World History
Civics for All Initiative: Transforming Parlor Talk into Policy
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmSession includes: Inspiring video of student legislative activism; lesson on Chief Seattle; review of Civics for All’s pedagogical frameworks and proposal to teach K-12 “civics across the curriculum” in Seattle’s schools.
Asian and Abrahamic Religions, a Divine Encounter in America
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmHow do eastern religions continually influence American society? This session provides teachers with an opportunity to determine how to share and discuss comparative beliefs and practices from seven religious traditions.
Helping Hands: Digital Engagement and Multiple Sclerosis
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmEngaging freshman World History students is hard enough without the challenges of multiple sclerosis. Teacher Kate Hooks shares how she used in-role drama and digital video as her "helping hands."
The Rainbow Revolution: Resistance to Apartheid in South Africa
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmWith one of the most diverse revolutions in history, resistance to apartheid South Africa offers opportunities to learn about how people can effectively change a system of oppression and injustice.
I Spy Exhibition Evening: Student Immersion in Historical Thinking
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmYoung historians will increase critical thinking skills while engaged in historical discovery that culminates in an evening of student presentations. Learn how to challenge students and increase participation and results.
Coffee, Tea and Archeology! Turkey's Long and Rich History
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmExamine historical sites in Turkey to teach timelines in this lesson-to-go. Students will be introduced to major civilizations and come to understand the importance of location.
Experiencing the History of the North American West through Literature
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmCombine literature and history to understand and compare Canadian and American western experiences. Same or different? Explore literature of Natives, immigrants, miners, and farmers through all genres. Materials provided.
Hitching to the Literacy Wagon: History and the Common Core
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmFind out how aligning to the National Common Core State Standards for Literacy in Social Studies can help move history instruction toward inquiry while improving disciplinary literacy.
Understanding the Eight Stages of Genocide
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmExplore ways to teach about genocide in an informed and compassionate manner using "The Eight Stages of Genocide," a document developed by world renowned genocide scholar, Gregory Stanton.
Veterans Heritage Project: A Window to Connect Students and Veterans
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmHave your students open windows to the past interviewing veterans for permanent archiving with Veterans History Project. Veterans Heritage Project provides materials to open a chapter at your school!
