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Segue Grant replied to Chip Abolafia's discussion Choosing the right image... in Bethel - Using Art and Photography as a Primary Source
"The images need to fit the conversation and content.  Graphic and controversial could be very engaging characteristics if used appropriately. I like controversial discussions because it forces the students to have opinions and back those with ideas…"
Feb 22, 2013
Segue Grant replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final Projects in Bethel - Using Art and Photography as a Primary Source
"ARS on The Great Depression focusing on the Dustbowl.GrantARS.doc"
Feb 17, 2013
Segue Grant replied to Chip Abolafia's discussion Post 2 in Bethel - Using Art and Photography as a Primary Source
"A primary source image is an original document such as a picture, ad, video, or cartoon.
It is also in the intent of the use of the source.  If it is intended to be used to learn about something
from a first hand experience it would be considered a…"
Feb 17, 2013
Segue Grant replied to Chip Abolafia's discussion Post 1 - How would you use... in Bethel - Using Art and Photography as a Primary Source
"In my World History we are currently studying China's commerce and effect of maritime trade.  Using techniques we have seen today I can really infuse my lessons with photos, music, and video clips to help students really have a better understanding…"
Feb 16, 2013
Segue Grant replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Introductions in Bethel - Using Art and Photography as a Primary Source
"Howdy,
My name is Segue Grant and I live and teach in Oscarville, AK.  I am the high school teacher and really enjoy teaching multi-subjects in a multi-grade classroom.  I have taken ANUAH classes before and have found them both enjoyable and very…"
Feb 14, 2013
Segue Grant replied to Thomas Rushford's discussion Lesson Plan in Breathing Life into the Constitution
"Where is the portal to Zotero on this NING?  I am wanting to explore the different websites but forget where to find that source."
Jun 4, 2012
Segue Grant replied to Thomas Rushford's discussion Lesson Plan in Breathing Life into the Constitution
"A lesson plan on the Preamble to the Constitution

Thanks for such an energizing class.  I learned about so many new websites, cases, and ways to look at documents in the classroom.  I will have to spend some quality time investigating the resources…"
Jun 3, 2012
Segue Grant replied to Neva A. Reece's discussion FInal Class Reflections in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"I have intentionally waited to write my class reflection.  During the class I was blown away with the amount and quality of resources available on the Library of Congress website.  Although the class's focus was on primary sources, the LOC had so…"
Jun 2, 2012
Segue Grant replied to Neva A. Reece's discussion Readings Reflections in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"The articles dealing with Thinking Historically were written with history/ social studies in mind, however, as a secondary generalist I can see how these ideas can be used across the curriculum spectrum.  So often we as teachers focus on the…"
Jun 2, 2012
Segue Grant replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Reflections on Inquiry-Based Learning in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"At our site, our principal encourages Inquiry-Based Learning.  We have had a few site in-services on various methods of Inquiry-Based Learning, but learning about it and utilizing it are two very different things.  I have used it but only to a…"
Jun 2, 2012
Segue Grant replied to Neva A. Reece's discussion Submit your projects here! in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"Women’s Suffrage: For and AgainstARS_Grant.doc"
Jun 2, 2012
Segue Grant replied to Neva A. Reece's discussion Submit your projects here! in Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"Women’s Suffrage: For and Against"
Jun 2, 2012
Segue Grant left a comment on Teaching with Primary Sources (LoC)
"Segue Grant
Oscarville, AK
Quqcuun Memorial School
I teach high school 9-12- all subjects.
I would like to use primary sources both as a main focus and as a supplementary source depending on what we are doing.  My first year in Oscarville we read…"
May 21, 2012
Segue Grant left a comment on Breathing Life into the Constitution
"I am Segue Grant and I live and teach in Oscarville, AK.  Oscarville is a very small village near Bethel.  We have roughly 70 community members and of those 27 are students K12.  I am the high school teacher and, therefore, I teach all subjects…"
May 21, 2012