Starting with this model lesson for Kindergarten, EmergingAmerica.org launches a new feature. Periodically, we will post exemplary inquiry-based lessons using primary sources from the Library of Congress. Contact us with feedback or your own drafts or suggestions for lesson ideas.” – Rich Cairn, Director, Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Program of the Collaborative […]
2014 History Institute – Learning from American Environmental History
The 2014 History Institute, which is a collaboration between the UMass Department of History and the Collaborative for Educational Services in Northampton. The History Institute brings scholars to K-12 teachers to discuss the historical significance of current events. The lectures are free and open to the public. David Glassberg, “Learning from American Environmental History” Thursday, […]
2014 History Institute – The American War in Vietnam and the End of American Exceptionalism
The 2014 History Institute, which is a collaboration between the UMass Department of History and the Collaborative for Educational Services in Northampton. The History Institute brings scholars to K-12 teachers to discuss the historical significance of current events. The lectures are free and open to the public. Professor Chris Appy, “Who We Are: The Vietnam […]
Spring 2014 History Institute Press Release
Download the Press Release .pdf on the Spring 2014 History Institute: Chris Appy speaks on Who We Are: The Vietnam War and the End of American Exceptionalism David Glassberg speaks on Learning from American Environmental History UMass Professors and K-12 Teachers Collaborate to Connect Past and Present, Bringing Contemporary Events into Local Classrooms Most people […]
Pies, Paintings, and Primary Sources: A Fresh Take on Immigration Studies
Exploring Emerging America’s Windows on History Program Since 2006, Emerging America’s Windows on History program has mobilized more than 30 research teams of K-12 students with their teachers and in partnership with historical societies, museums, town and college libraries, expert individuals, and other very local resources. Students learn to think historically as they track down […]
Effective Teaching of Content in the Era of the Common Core
Balancing Three Vital Components in Professional Development The Common Core will be a game-changer in the teaching of content and in the skills of verbal-oral and visual literacy, including writing. Teaching ELA teachers should incorporate thinking about science, history, and other disciplines as well as literature. At the same time, social studies and science teachers […]
Library of Congress TPS Program Showcase on Emerging America
The Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Program (TPS) featured a profile on the work of Emerging America with TPS in Massachusetts.
Quoted in Ed Week – Teachers
April 14, 2013: Blogger Anthony Cody cites Rich Cairn’s article in the TPS Journal to give credence to his suggestion that students examine a controversial report on education in the District of Columbia under Michelle Rhee. http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/living-in-dialogue/2013/04/common_core_non-fiction_readin.html?cmp=ENL-EU-VIEWS2
Springing Into Primary Sources
Spring is here and with it comes an array of workshops across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as part of our Teaching with Primary Sources program. Each workshop focuses on an inquiry-based strategy for using the rich resources available for free on the Library of Congress website to teach critical thinking skills based in the Common […]
Digital Fridays!
In today’s world, technology moves at the speed of light. There are programs and websites created every day that promise to make your life easier/faster/more entertaining. But how can you tell what’s out there when everything is moving at the speed of light? “Digital Friday” is a new feature on the EmergingAmerica.org blog. One Friday […]
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