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Marshall Pickens replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Reflections on Inquiry-Based Learning in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"Observe, Reflect, and Question.  It truly should be a mantra to how we as teachers live our lives.  Aren't we supposed to be the image of lifelong learners after all?  Sometimes I get into the rut thinking that history is static and once I have it…"
Jun 1, 2012
Marshall Pickens replied to Thomas Rushford's discussion Lesson Plan in Breathing Life into the Constitution
"Here is my lesson plan.  It could take anywhere from 5 hours up to a week depending on student questions, etc.SCOTUS lesson plan.doc"
May 25, 2012
Marshall Pickens replied to Neva A. Reece's discussion Submit your projects here! in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"Here is my ARS.

Marshall PickensARS_Pickens.doc"
May 23, 2012
Marshall Pickens replied to Neva A. Reece's discussion FInal Class Reflections in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"Wow is the LOC one confusing place.  I wonder if they designed it to make you feel like you were actually wandering through a gigantic building lost and looking for that one book.  Will I use it again?  Yes I will because when you do find that one…"
May 23, 2012
Marshall Pickens replied to Neva A. Reece's discussion Readings Reflections in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"What does it mean to think historically.  As VanSledright points out this has almost become a throw away term in education circles.  I have pointed out to many of my friends and family that education has its own language.  With terms and words that…"
May 23, 2012
Marshall Pickens replied to Neva A. Reece's discussion Intros and Interests! in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"I would love to dig into the primary documents for the Cold War.  The politics that surround that and the events that surround that are just intriguing.   Also I would love to compare the Cold War with the current War on Terror to give the kids a…"
May 22, 2012
Marshall Pickens left a comment on Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"Hi all I am Marshall Pickens and I teach at East High.  My normal slate of classes include U.S. History, World History, and Alaska Studies.  I can't wait to get started with this class."
May 21, 2012
Marshall Pickens left a comment on Breathing Life into the Constitution
"Hello all I am Marshall Pickens and I teach at East High School.  My main classes are World History and U.S. History.  I do take time to cover the Constitution.  How much I cover it, unfortunately, depends on the reading level of my students and how…"
May 21, 2012