US History
Eleanor Roosevelt and Civil Rights
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:51am--Toni Fuss Kirkwood-Tucker
Eleanor Roosevelt’s fearless advocacy of the rights of African Americans, and the public controversy this created, offer students an excellent window into the society and politics of the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7505/750511245.pdf
Jourdon Anderson and the Meaning of Freedom in the Aftermath of Slavery
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:44am--Robert Cohen and Janelle Pearson
The featured letter from an emancipated slave to his former master illuminates the historical transition from slavery to freedom and is an excellent resource for classes in both history and literature.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7505/750511241.pdf
Constitution Day Lesson Plans
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 3:35pmThe NCSS Publications archives and a number of educational websites offer excellent lesson plans that can help teachers prepare for Constitution Day.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7504/7504226.pdf
From the Civil War to 9/11: Democracy and the Right to a Fair Trial
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 3:31pm--Alan S. Marcus
The author examines The Conspirator—a film about the trial of Mary Surratt and the plot to murder President Lincoln—and outlines four key questions to guide teachers when using historical film in the classroom.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7504/7504196.pdf
A Gift to America after 9/11: A Lesson for Young Learners (Elementary Education)
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 3:26pm--Robert A. Waterson and Mary E. Haas
The present from the Maasai people to the American people described in a picture book offers an ideal opportunity for teaching young students about 9/11 in a manner that highlights global citizenship and compassion.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7504/7504191.pdf
Afghanistan, the Taliban, and Osama bin Laden: The Background to September 11
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 3:22pm--The Choices Program, Brown University
Ten years after 9/11, the United States is still fighting a war in Afghanistan against the Taliban. This article details key issues and events including the rise of the Taliban and the emergence of Osama bin Laden as a global terrorist figure.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7504/7504185.pdf
Congress Investigates: Pearl Harbor and 9/11 Congressional Hearing Exhibits (Teaching with Documents)
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 3:18pm--Christine Blackerby
The study of the two featured documents will illustrate for students the importance of Congress’s power to investigate as part of a system of checks and balances established by the Founders.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7504/7504175.pdf
New England History Teachers Association
Submitted by TimDaly on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 11:34amTheme: "The Vietnam War: Scholarly Views and Classroom Applications"
The New England History Teachers Association Presents: "The Vietnam War: Scholarly Views and Classroom Applications"
A Conference for Teachers and Students of the Vietnam War
Conference Contact:
Stephen Armstrong
Steph17895@aol.com
NEHTA website: www.nehta.net
Location
Learning History with Mini-Camcorders
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Fri, 05/27/2011 - 12:38pm--Jeremy D. Stoddard and Meg Hoffman
Three activities described here engage the creativity of at-risk students by incorporating mini-camcorders into the study of the American Revolution, Civil War, and Post-Reconstruction.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7502/7522011107.pdf
Wikipedia: Does it Have a Place in Research?
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Fri, 05/27/2011 - 12:33pm--Ann Claunch
Wikipedia can provide useful facts for a summary report, but the anonymity and quantity of authors is problematic for historical research.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7502/752201165.pdf
