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Matthew Pustina replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Final Projects - ARS - live here in History through the senses
"This should work! I eliminated the photo set that was 18 MB.PustinaARS.docx"
Jun 11, 2014
Matthew Pustina replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Final Projects - ARS - live here in History through the senses
"Final Project attached. Have a good summer!"
Jun 10, 2014
Matthew Pustina replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Final Papers (not the ARS) go here in History through the senses
"Here is my final reflection. Thanks a lot!Pustina - final reflection.docx"
Jun 10, 2014
Matthew Pustina replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Day 4 Morning Reflection in History through the senses
"I think High Five Buddy was a fun, non-threatening activity that could be useful for brain breaks, ice breakers, or just fun. It could work for classes that need team-building, or classes that get along. 

I think that examining the Civil Rights…"
May 30, 2014
Matthew Pustina replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Article #2 Response in History through the senses
"I chose to read and review 
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/live-in-concert/201303/music-el... Robert H. Woody “Music as an Elixir for Your Brain” – Psychology Today.com

When I was in college, one of my favorite professors cautioned us…"
May 29, 2014
Matthew Pustina replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Day 3 Afternoon in Review in History through the senses
"I really am fascinated with American life in the Roaring Twenties. I enjoyed learning how to do the Charleston (sort of), and really liked watching the videos too. I think it will be interesting to show my students the video of the dancing and have…"
May 29, 2014
Matthew Pustina replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Day 3 Morning Review in History through the senses
"Although I'm not necessarily enthusiastic about dancing, I know the kids will enjoy it. I'm not sure I am ready to pull off a full play party, but I could definitely use it as a thematic unit and do a play party with grade levels. I really liked the…"
May 29, 2014
Matthew Pustina replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Day 2 -Afternoon - Negro Spirituals / Civil War in History through the senses
"I enjoyed seeing the two different versions of "Battle Cry of Freedom". I'd like to do more on Civil War songs in the future in my class - I now know that there is a wealth of material and music to be used. The Civil War in particular is a great way…"
May 28, 2014
Matthew Pustina replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Day 2 Morning - Colonialism and Revolution in History through the senses
"I enjoyed learning how to actually waltz. Although I am a terrible dancer, at least I'll know how to teach it! I also think that the Liberty circle dance is one that I will put in my bank to teach. It's a lot easier and more manageable than the…"
May 28, 2014
Matthew Pustina replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Day 1 Article Review in History through the senses
"http://www.edsource.org/today/2013/you-reach-more-kids-when-you-use... By John Schwartz “You Reach More Kids When You Use the Arts to Teach” – EdSource Today.org

It was nice to read an article from a general education teacher about the importance…"
May 27, 2014
Matthew Pustina replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Day 1 Afternoon Reflection in History through the senses
"I am usually leery of teaching dance to my students, for a few reasons. However, I like the approach of first tying in the historical components to make the teaching of the dance or music more relevant. It is certainly interesting to study the art,…"
May 27, 2014
Matthew Pustina replied to Jake Peterson's discussion Morning reflection in History through the senses
"I think that the opening activity of looking through the magazines was a good reminder of bias in media, and as an extension, a reminder that bias is in everything we teach our students, whether we recognize it or not. I think there are lots of good…"
May 27, 2014