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Derek Brewer replied to Thomas Rushford's discussion Lesson Plan in Breathing Life into the Constitution
"Here is the constitutional unit lesson plan for Keith Kuipers and me.  Thanks again for a great class and I hope you enjoyed your trip to Homer.

 Constitution in the Classroom1.docx"
May 30, 2012
Derek Brewer replied to Neva A. Reece's discussion FInal Class Reflections in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"Final Reflection
 
This is the third time that I’ve signed up for a class and formally attempted to use the LOC.  I’ve also used the LOC sporadically over the years usually quitting in frustration and disgust.  I’m happy to say that for the first…"
May 23, 2012
Derek Brewer replied to Neva A. Reece's discussion Submit your projects here! in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"Derek Brewer: The Cold War and PropagandaARS_BrewerColdwar.doc"
May 23, 2012
Derek Brewer left a comment on Breathing Life into the Constitution
"Hi my name is Derek Brewer and I am a teacher at A. J. Dimond High School.  I currently teach US History, Alaska Studies and Psychology.  I feel it is remiss to teach US History if students are not anchored with a basic understanding of our…"
May 23, 2012
Derek Brewer replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Reflections on Inquiry-Based Learning in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"During my graduate school experience we were asked to diagram how we visualized the learning process.  The image I drew was a spiral that resembled the Dual Inquiry because it most closely reflected the experiences that I had when coaching athletes…"
May 23, 2012
Derek Brewer replied to Neva A. Reece's discussion Readings Reflections in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"The articles, What does it mean to think historically and What does it mean to think historically… and how do you teach it, are both relevant readings in today’s educational climate.  Authors Andrews and Burke bring the focus of their discussion to…"
May 22, 2012
Derek Brewer replied to Neva A. Reece's discussion Intros and Interests! in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"Hi my name is Derek Brewer and I am a teacher at A. J. Dimond High School.  I currently teach US History, Alaska Studies and Psychology.  I am taking this course because I know the importance of primary documents and the power it can have in…"
May 22, 2012