Where do you live?
Anchorage, AK
"Here’s a couple activities that I think would work well with 6th graders social studies curriculum:
This activity would be high interest and connect the Great Depression and WWII to the civics studies:…"
This activity would be high interest and connect the Great Depression and WWII to the civics studies:…"
"Dealing with younger students who they themselves don't always have the most legible handwriting, I can see where transcription would be useful. Some of the changes in the English language and differing use of words through history may be confusing…"
"This truly supports how I problem solve. I have been doing alot of sole searching in light of recent events in my life. The first step to clarity is to move outside on my bike or to my favorite spot in the wooded area near my house. (Naturalistic…"
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There were many exhibits to choose from, and I enjoyed looking through them. So I chose a few that I thought would be most applicable to my classroom setting.
I liked Moon Shot JFK and Space Exploration because it ties the political history of…"
There were many exhibits to choose from, and I enjoyed looking through them. So I chose a few that I thought would be most applicable to my classroom setting.
I liked Moon Shot JFK and Space Exploration because it ties the political history of…"
"Here are some research ideas I have used in class:
Research must be personal and meaningful, for this reason I attempt to tie research to the student. We create a book of events that have happened in the student’s life time. They take personal…"
Research must be personal and meaningful, for this reason I attempt to tie research to the student. We create a book of events that have happened in the student’s life time. They take personal…"
"I used SKYPE for a couple of years. I would skype with a classroom in North Carolina after we had been studying US Geography and her students would ask geographical or political questions of my students and visa versa to try to solve the mystery of…"
"I found the digital vaults to be extremely easy to use and fun to play around with. Unfortunately, I am not with students at this time, but I do have the opportunity to work with new teachers and pre-service teachers. I think this is great idea to…"
"I enjoyed this experience. I am amazed at the amount of information that is retrieved through a single search experience and the tangents that that search can morph into. I spent a good amount of time getting absorbed in the historical finding.
My…"
My…"
" Which Record Groups are you most likely to use in the future?
4- US Food Administration, Alaska, Correspondence Files, 1917-1919. This may have some useful nutrition trends which we explore during 6th grade, discussing rationing and how available…"
4- US Food Administration, Alaska, Correspondence Files, 1917-1919. This may have some useful nutrition trends which we explore during 6th grade, discussing rationing and how available…"
"I really enjoy the layout of the ready made curriculum. I was looking at lessons by era and then specifically at the great depression and WWII. I wanted to concentrate on the effects on the homefront during WWII to I chose these 3 lessons.
Lesson…"
Lesson…"
"I hope you got my responses via email on this question last week.
Renee"
Renee"
"Hello Everyone,
I’m Renee Helie, this is the first year I am out of the classroom. I am presently in Training and Professional Development in the Anchorage School District (ASD) in Anchorage, Alaska. Until this year, I have been a classroom…"
I’m Renee Helie, this is the first year I am out of the classroom. I am presently in Training and Professional Development in the Anchorage School District (ASD) in Anchorage, Alaska. Until this year, I have been a classroom…"
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Welcome, Rene! We have some great documents for the 1900's conflicts. I think you are going to love this! Don't forget to accept the invitation to join our group. Carol