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Amanda Zogas replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final projects in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Here is my final project.
zogas_ARS.doc"
Jun 14, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Gregory Nelson Brown's discussion The Mirror with a Memory in Art and Photography ASDSA 2013
"This text nicely highlighted how important it is to take into account the "author's (or photographer's) bias" when looking at images as well as writing.  It is undoubtedly important to present as many sides of the story as possible to try and more…"
Jun 3, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWII, 1950s, 1960s, Nuclear Age in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I found the origins of the various solo dances (Mashed Potato, Swim, etc) very interesting - contracted by the US government to try and fight back against the raciness of the swing dancing.  I want to investigate that further! I think it would be…"
Jun 2, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion WWI / Roaring 20s in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I found it very interesting that this is the first era where individual expression is encouraged through dancing.  The Roaring 20s is one of my favorite time periods to teach, so there are lots of fun things I look forward to incorporating into my…"
Jun 2, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Westward Movement/Pioneers (1800 - 1900) in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I don't see much of a place in my classroom for the dances we learned in this era (Jump Jim Jones and Lucky 7).  They are a little basic for a high school classroom.  But I would love to discuss the the Sousa music and his influence on many of the…"
Jun 2, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Negro Spirituals/Civil War (1861-1865) in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Loved loved loved the dancing with Noemia.  I think we are all going to be battling each other next year with our requests to get her into our class.  : )

I thought of a fun literary extension tied to the call and response songs.  After studying…"
May 30, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Colonial/Revolution Era in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Compared to the last era, I found the waltz much more approachable and enjoyable.  Perhaps that is an interesting point in itself, as it seems to mirror the transition from dancing for the king and queen or as a way to show of your skills and social…"
May 30, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Pre-Colonial Era (Baroque, Renaissance & Pre-Columbus Native America) Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"One of the more interesting things I picked up from this era was the origin of the ballet positions from the dance masters manual from the 1700s. I think this reading, perhaps even just the table of contents, would be a great thing to have my high…"
May 30, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Introductions in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I am a teacher in the Seminar Program at Service High and am always looking for new hooks for my US History class.  Music is obviously an easy way to engage my students as many of them are very passionate about it (whether singing, playing, or just…"
May 24, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Welcome to the Supreme Court class and Introductions in Supreme Court Decisions. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. ASDSA 2013
"I am Amanda Zogas. I am at Service High in the Seminar School, and teach English 9-12, Economics, US History.  This summer I am doing yet another wedding circuit in the lower 48 with some rock climbing and house boating thrown into the mix.  The…"
May 15, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Carol Buswell's discussion FINAL PROJECTS in Research Basics with the National Archives, Winter '13
"I would use this presentation at the beginning of the year to prep my students for their 10 page research papers.  They must research some aspect of American History in the 20th century, so I tried to use examples that were relevant to our class but…"
Apr 15, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Carol Buswell's discussion Lesson 9 Discussion in Research Basics with the National Archives, Winter '13
"I examined the NARA lesson plan Photographs of Lewis Hine: Documentation of Child Labor for two reasons.  One, the gilded age and progressive era are my favorite time period to teach in US History, and two, I can use an adapted version of this…"
Apr 9, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Carol Buswell's discussion Lesson 8 in Research Basics with the National Archives, Winter '13
"I chose to explore the Eyewitness exhibit.  This collection has a slick presentation, is very easy to navigate, and would be good for presenting a quick snapshot of something, say as an anticipatory set to a bigger topic, or perhaps as something to…"
Mar 26, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Carol Buswell's discussion Lesson 6 in Research Basics with the National Archives, Winter '13
"Continuing with my theme of the Progressive Era, I found The Keating-Owen bill of 1916.
An Act to Prevent Interstate Commerce in the Products of Child Labor, and for Other Purposes, 09/01/1916
ARC Identifier 5730381 / MLR Number A-1 5A (1789-1823…"
Mar 5, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Carol Buswell's discussion Lesson 5 Discussion in Research Basics with the National Archives, Winter '13
"Apparently trying to cut and paste my response here breaks the character limit, so I've attached a document instead.lesson 5 response.docx"
Feb 25, 2013
Amanda Zogas replied to Robyn Dexter's discussion Individual people and NARA records in Research Basics with the National Archives, Winter '13
"Yes, and I think this was one of my frustrations when I was using database searches before.  Unfortunately, knowing why you can't search by topic doesn't exactly make it easier to search!"
Feb 25, 2013
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