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Karen Toohey replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final projects in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"Here's my ARS.  Thanks for an informative class!KarenTooheyARS.doc"
Jun 4, 2013
Karen Toohey replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final projects in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"2nd try :)KarenTooheyARS.doc"
Jun 4, 2013
Karen Toohey replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final projects in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I hope this works!"
Jun 4, 2013
Karen Toohey replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"I like the tutorial modules and the Scavenger Hunt.  They really set in concrete for me how and where to find things.

I would use the LOC Scavenger Hunt to introduce my students to the site and help them prepare for a research project.

Have us do…"
Jun 4, 2013
Karen Toohey replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Reflection assignment Day 1 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"I liked the activities that were used, especially putting the map together and listening to the President's speech after Pearl Harbor.  I liked the modeling of how to use these activities with students.  Using the K-W-L charting is useful.  I think…"
Jun 3, 2013
Karen Toohey replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Introductions in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"I'm Karen Toohey.  I am an elementary special education teacher.  I teach any grade K-6.  Next year I will be teaching at Mt. Illiamna."
Jun 3, 2013
Karen Toohey replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWII, 1950s, 1960s, Nuclear Age in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I will always have a special place in my heart for swing dancing!  I was at a wedding and watched my father dance for the first time ever.  He was swing dancing.  Although he never did dance with me, my grandfather did teach me a few times.  Later…"
May 31, 2013
Karen Toohey replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion WWI / Roaring 20s in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I really liked the Charleston and the video that used modern music.  I think that is a great way to get the kids to buy into the fact that history can be cool!  I specifically remember when I was a teenager and how learning about swing and big band…"
May 31, 2013
Karen Toohey replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Westward Movement/Pioneers (1800 - 1900) in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I like the group dances much better than the partner dances.  I'm a shy person, and I empathize with my students who might not enjoy being awkward in front of their peers.  Jump Jim Joe is an easy dance that can help students get used to partner…"
May 31, 2013
Karen Toohey replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Negro Spirituals/Civil War (1861-1865) in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Noemia's dances were like a workout/yoga session!  I think I'd do one just for fun to wake the kids up and get their blood flowing!"
May 30, 2013
Karen Toohey replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Colonial/Revolution Era in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Jefferson and Liberty is such a fun transition out of the minuet.  Showing how the social structures are loosening up a bit as well as the fashion styles.  Using Chester during revolutionary war lessons can impress my young 5th and 6th graders how…"
May 30, 2013
Karen Toohey 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
"I like the Welcome Dance to use in my elementary classroom as a getting to know each other activity on the first or second day.  I think kids today would  would  enjoy knowing how scandalous their dancing today would have been to people  in the…"
May 30, 2013
Karen Toohey replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Introductions in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"Hi, I'm Karen Toohey.  I am an elementary special education teacher.  I work at Mt. Illiamna, which is a school for students with more challenging behavior problems."
May 29, 2013
Karen Toohey replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Introductions in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Hi, I'm Karen Toohey, an elementary special ed. teacher.  I think music is a powerful learning tool and this class looked like fun!  Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds" is an all time favorite that helps me get through the bad times."
May 16, 2013
Karen Toohey left a comment on Supreme Court Decisions. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. ASDSA 2013
"I'd like to join group 5 Bong Hits"
May 16, 2013
Karen Toohey replied to Mara Kimmel's discussion Update and The 9 Reading in Supreme Court Decisions. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. ASDSA 2013
"I'd like to join group 5 Bong Hits"
May 16, 2013
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