HISTORY eNEWS Vol. 3, Issue 8 for March 1, 2016
(Lots here this week. Scroll all the way to the bottom!)
History eNews from Emerging America - March 1, 2016
Published on Wed, 03/02/2016
New Lesson Plan: Worlds Collide: First Contact Between Columbus and the Taino
Published on Mon, 02/29/2016
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The Landing of Columbus[/caption]
Expose your students to the history (and reality) behind Christopher Columbus’ first encounter with the Caribbean and the Taino.
The Landing of Columbus[/caption]
Expose your students to the history (and reality) behind Christopher Columbus’ first encounter with the Caribbean and the Taino.FREE Spring 2016 Teacher Workshops Available from Emerging America!
Published on Wed, 02/24/2016
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Programs available in Greater Boston and Pioneer Valley[/caption]
Register now for six new workshops available from the Emerging America program.
Programs available in Greater Boston and Pioneer Valley[/caption]
Register now for six new workshops available from the Emerging America program.New Primary Source Set: Disability History
Published on Sun, 02/14/2016
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Ten Days in a Mad-House: Illuminates the inner workings of an insane asylum.[/caption]
Produced during the History in Motion program, a collaboration between Emerging America and the Library of Congress, the following primary source set contains materials focused on Disability history in the United States.
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Ten Days in a Mad-House: Illuminates the inner workings of an insane asylum.[/caption]
Produced during the History in Motion program, a collaboration between Emerging America and the Library of Congress, the following primary source set contains materials focused on Disability history in the United States.
DisabilNew Primary Source Set: Immigration
Published on Sun, 02/07/2016
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Uncle Sam, behind high wall marked "Literacy Test" which is spiked with pen points, says to immigrant family below: "You're welcome, if you can climb it".[/caption]
Uncle Sam, behind high wall marked "Literacy Test" which is spiked with pen points, says to immigrant family below: "You're welcome, if you can climb it".[/caption]
New Primary Source Set: The American Revolution and U.S. Constitution
Published on Thu, 02/04/2016
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Library of Congress Introductory Video Available
Published on Wed, 01/27/2016
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Lee Ann Potter, Director of Educational Outreach at the Library of Congress, outlines the varied educational resources.[/caption]
Lee Ann Potter, Director of Educational Outreach at the Library of Congress, outlines the varied educational resources.[/caption]
Registration Open for Free "First to Fight" Workshop
Published on Mon, 01/26/2015
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Soldiers of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade.
Soldiers of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade.HISTORY eNEWS Vol. 2, Issue 1 for JANUARY 20, 2015
Published on Tue, 01/20/2015
DDM Survey - South Shore Social Studies Supervisors (5S) is taking a brief online survey on implementation of District Determined Measures (DDMs). Please participate! Don’t forget the PLC for Social Studies Department Chairs, TODAY (Tuesday) 3:30-5:00pm. Karen White from Mass DESE will Skype in at 4:00 to answer questions about DDMs, PARCC, Model Curriculum Units, and other topics.
Model Lesson Plans: Spanish Civil War Propaganda
Published on Wed, 12/17/2014
Arriba España!
As the Spanish Civil War raged between 1936-1939, struggles between competing ideologies played out on the streets as well as in the trenches. As much of Europe prepared for another global war, the military and social clashes in Spain served a dress rehearsal for potent new tools of propaganda as well as deadly new weapons and tactics. Spanish political factions: fascist, communist, anarchist, republican, nationalist, and socialist – all sought support from the Spanish people as well as allies abroad.