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Heather Beck replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final projects in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
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Please let me know if there is something missing, I am having editing problems on my computer.  Thanks for a great class.ARS-Beck H.doc"
Jun 12, 2013
Heather Beck replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"1.  I plan to use the political cartoon activity and really liked the form you provided us.  I also liked the NARA presentation and hope to use the docsteach.org site in my classroom.  It was helpful to have big chunks of time to work on the ARS as…"
Jun 4, 2013
Heather Beck replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Introductions in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"Hi, I am Heather Beck.  Currently, I teach 8th grade US History at Goldenview Middle School.  This is my 17th year of teaching middle school and my 10th year with ASD.  In the little spare time I have, l love to go running."
Jun 4, 2013
Heather Beck replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Reflection assignment Day 1 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"1. I liked the mapping activity and the pictures. I see those as really useful and exciting activities to use in the classroom. The LOC is a little overwhelming, but I have found many interesting resources.

2. I can use all of this in my classroom-…"
Jun 3, 2013
Heather Beck replied to Kimberly J. Pace's discussion Dr. Gary Gregg's Take on the Electoral College
"Hello,  I was a member of the Voting and Constitution class last fall.  We are working on a debate unit.  One of the topics is:  The US should elect the president by popular vote. Can you help me find arguments/evidence for the NPV movement.  She's…"
Jan 10, 2013
Heather Beck left a comment on Voting and the Constitution
"Hello,
I am having a hard time e-mailing my reflection to you all.  They keep bouncing back to me.  Could you email me your addresses?  beck_heather@asdk12.org.  Thanks!"
Sep 19, 2012
G. Dale Greenawald replied to Heather Beck's discussion Heather Beck's final unit in ASDSA 2011 Teaching Thematic History
"Hi Heatrher
 
Lucky You-- I'd LOVE to be in Germany for 3 weeks.Thank you for the  feedback re the course. I had a great time too and enjoyed working with all of the teachers VERY very much. They were an incredibly thoughtful, dedicated and…"
Jul 7, 2011
Heather Beck posted a discussion in ASDSA 2011 Teaching Thematic History
Dale,I know you wanted all of these earlier, but I just got back from 3 1/2 weeks in Germany with the in-laws (it was more fun than it sounds) and I was too jetlagged to get my act together yesterday.  I added a 5 paragraph essay as the culminating…
Jul 6, 2011
G. Dale Greenawald replied to Heather Beck's discussion Here's my final unit in ASDSA 2011 Teaching Thematic History
"HI Heather 
 
I just found a week of instruction-- Is that the unit??  The first pages specifies 2-3 weeks, but I couldn't fine more. The secttion where you specify what " students will know" is NOT assessible except for  ther evaluate…"
Jun 29, 2011
G. Dale Greenawald replied to Heather Beck's discussion Here's my final unit in ASDSA 2011 Teaching Thematic History
"Hi Heather:
 
I REALLY want to look at this now that it is done as I know it was looking good when we were together in Anchorage. Unfortunately, I leave in 2 hours for a week in NY. BUT I promise as soon as I get back and dig out from whatever piled…"
Jun 13, 2011
Heather Beck posted a discussion in ASDSA 2011 Teaching Thematic History
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Jun 13, 2011
Heather Beck left a comment on 2010 - 2011 American History in the Global Age
"I chose to read Chapter 1 of “A Nation Among Nations.”  During the past week, I attended another ANUAH seminar about thematic approaches to teaching American History.  Both courses were very intesting to me as teacher and I intend to plan a unit…"
Jun 5, 2011
Heather Beck posted a discussion in ASDSA 2011 Teaching Thematic History
 This is a very rough draft.ThreeWorldsMeet-SearchforSocialJustice (1).doc
Jun 1, 2011
Heather Beck replied to Rachel McNeil's discussion Rachel's Project - 6th Grade Matrix in ASDSA 2011 Teaching Thematic History
"Color me impressed!  Yet another reason why I couldn't be an elementary teacher."
Jun 1, 2011
Heather Beck left a comment for Toni Shannon
"Thanks!  She's a pistol!"
May 27, 2011
Heather Beck replied to John Trampush's discussion Universal Themes in ASDSA 2011 Teaching Thematic History
"I work frequently with my language arts teacher and one of her themes for 8th grade is "finding my place in the world."  I think it would be interesting to examine the theme of the individual and group security throughout history.  We could look at…"
May 27, 2011