Teaching U.S. History Beyond the Textbook: Six Investigative Strategies, Grades 5-12

Teaching U.S. History Beyond the Textbook: Six Investigative Strategies, Grades 5-12
ISBN-10
1412966213
ISBN-13
9781412966214
Category
Education
Pages
161
Language
English
Published
2008-11-11
Publisher
Corwin Press
Author
Yohuru R. Williams

Description

Written by a history educator, this exciting guide provides a unique approach that makes it easy for middle and high school teachers to engage students' critical thinking in history and social studies. Using a "CSI approach" to history, the author's six powerful strategies tap into students' natural curiosity and investigative instincts. Students become detectives of the past as they ghost-hunt in their neighborhoods, solve historical crimes, prepare arguments for famous court cases, and more. Each ready-to-use technique Demonstrates how students can use primary and secondary sources to solve historical mysteries, Includes sample lessons and case studies for Grades 5-12, Aligns with national standards, making the book useful for both teachers and curriculum developers, Features review questions, reflections, and Web and print resources in every chapter for further reading. Incorporate these strategies into your classroom and watch as students discover just how thrilling and spine-chilling history can be! Book jacket.

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