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Discover and discuss the most effective techniques for using Library of Congress primary sources in the classroom. Teaching strategies, outstanding primary sources, lesson plans, teacher resources, and current thinking on effective classroom practice are all open for discussion.
The Library of Congress has millions of primary sources available for free online. Teaching with primary sources is powerful way to help students engage with content, build their critical thinking skills, and construct knowledge.
A podcast for people who love history and want to know more about the early American past.
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Year One GLI Historian, John Fea
The author, J. L. BELL was one of our tour guides in Boston the summer of 2024. He is a Massachusetts writer who specializes in (among other things) the start of the American Revolution in and around Boston. He is particularly interested in the experiences of children in 1765-75. He has published scholarly papers and popular articles for both children and adults. He was consultant for an episode of History Detectives, and contributed to a display at Minute Man National Historic Park.
Recommended for Student Engagement at 01.27.24 GLI Institute
With over 266 videos, MrBettsClass provides education and humor on all topics social studies related. As an official YouTube EDU channel, I'm dedicated to high quality, high energy, and highly educational content. History is a collection of stories and MrBettsClass aims to tell that story in the most engaging way whether it be jamming out, making art, acting up, or diving deep into what made the world the way it is today. And we're not afraid to geek out here!
Recommended at 01.27.24 GLI Institute
In order for anyone, including our students to do true Historical Thinking, they need the following skills:
Historical Empathy
Imagination
This video is a great resource to help develop this in your students.
Recommended at 01.27.24 GLI Institute
In order for anyone, including our students to do true Historical Thinking, they need the following skills:
Historical Empathy
Imagination
This video is a great resource to help develop this in your students.
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