Date: Dec 26 2016
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[caption id="attachment_10003" align="alignright" width="207"] The Northampton Association of Education and Industry Constitution[/caption]
The following lesson plan, produced during the National Endowment for Humanities Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshop – Forge of Innovation: The Springfield Armory and the Genesis of American Industry, in the summer of 2015, asks students to exp…
Date: Dec 22 2016
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SUBJECT: History eNews from Emerging America - DECEMBER 21, 2016
Emerging America History eNEWS Vol. 3, Issue 37 for December 21, 2016
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We lowered the fee for our spring online course on Immigration to $25 because it’s fully online.
CES seeks ELA and/or History teachers for Department of Youth Services in NE and SE. Jobs. Contact jobs@collaborative.org with questions.
No History eNews w…
Date: Dec 18 2016
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[caption id="attachment_9985" align="alignright" width="300"] African Americans collecting bones of soldiers killed in the battle in Cold Harbor, Virginia.[/caption]
The following collection was created to provide teachers with primary source materials focused on the African American experience during the Civil War. The African American perspective and involvement in the Civil War is visible both…
Date: Dec 12 2016
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[caption id="attachment_9973" align="alignright" width="212"] Theodore Roosevelt wearing ornate allegorical crown of Panama Canal, "the greatest achievement for trade in modern times."[/caption]
Theodore Roosevelt is an iconic figure in American history. Long before he became President of the United States, Roosevelt was studying, researching, and writing books about history. Roosevelt would late…
Date: Dec 12 2016
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Emerging America History eNEWS Vol. 3, Issue 36 for December 14, 2016
NEWSWhy is Emerging America charging a fee? To ensure that all who sign up show up and complete course work. (Deposits were a complex headache for all.) Modest fees also allow us to continue to support focused learning with beverages, snacks, and meals on site.
Date: Dec 5 2016
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[caption id="attachment_9959" align="alignright" width="175"] This issue of the Yiddish socialist daily, the Forward, endorsed Roosevelt for reelection as “Labor’s Choice” on the cover of its November 1, 1936, rotogravure section.
Date: Dec 5 2016
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Emerging America History eNEWS Vol. 3, Issue 35 for December 7, 2016
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“Accessing Inquiry” courses for History-Social Studies-Humanities teachers (below) meet Mass license renewal requirements for 15-hours PD on students with disabilities or 15-hours PD on English Learners.
Date: Dec 28 2016
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Presidential inaugurations have historically provided a platform for some of the most dynamic moments in American History. Consider having students analyze some of the most important–for the significance of the inaugural speech as well as for the importance of events surrounding the inauguration. What made each of these moments so significant? What characteristics make for a great inaugural speech…