History Seminar
Please see attached Skill/Curriculum Outline:
Click here for the History Seminar Preview Video:
Class Description:
History Seminar is designed as an intensive research, writing, presentation, and project-based class that will introduce students to the practice of conducting research in history, orienting their research into written work, and orally presenting that same research to an audience. In addition, students will have the opportunity to critique other students’ work while also receiving feedback from the teacher. Ultimately, the class will guide students through the various steps of research such as picking a topic, creating a thesis, using primary and secondary sources, writing drafts, self-critique and critiquing others, revising, historiography, interpreting data, creating data graphs, and working closely with the teacher at every step. In sum, our class will be a quasi-hybrid of social studies and technology.
Goals and Objectives:
In general, the objective is for students to learn and think historically as they develop a critical approach to looking at the past. This involves critical thinking, writing, and communication skills that provide and support a broader perspective on local, national, and international issues. In the process, students will also develop a broader cultural understanding of their own historic interests. Through the research, writing, and presentation process-students will demonstrate their in-depth knowledge of their concentrated historic topics. They will practice effectively communicating their research in written and oral form. Last, they will learn to meet deadlines and work with peers on constructive feedback.
Skills:
Read effectively, finding the main ideas in a text (or movie, etc.)
Read critically, assessing whether those ideas are supported by evidence and placing a source in context with other sources and other knowledge
Think critically, chronologically, use historic significance, apply causation, and use perspective-taking.
Understand the difference between primary and secondary sources, realizing the importance and role of each and author’s purpose. Also, learn the differences between facts and opinions.
Apply the principles of historiography to a source, locating the speaker and audience in social structure and time, and assessing the impact of that time and location upon the questions raised and the answers supplied
Write a coherent essay, creating an effective introduction, organizing a “storyline”, creating a thesis, justifying assertions with evidence, coming to a conclusion, and referencing sources correctly.
Write effectively in other formats, such as drafting a letter to the public, composing poll/survey data, writing a newspaper article, or creating a website.
Speak effectively, perhaps including debate or mock-court formats
Understand, critique, and create tables of data.
Create “Do History” projects such as videos, infographics, and even vodcasts.
Learn research skills by analyzing primary and secondary sources, while determining what are credible and reliable sources. Also, formulate questions about the past/present, locate credible/reliable sources, detect bias/censorship, take and organize information, and accurately cite sources.
*Much of the list is taken from James Loewen’s “Teaching What Really Happened”, p33
Helpful Resources:
https://www.oah.org/
https://www.socialstudies.org/
https://www.historians.org/
http://historicalthinking.ca/historical-thinking-concepts
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/
https://www.loc.gov/programs/teachers/about-this-program/
https://www.archives.gov/
https://www.etymonline.com/
https://www.procon.org/
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/chicago_manual_17th_edition/cmos_formatting_and_style_guide/chicago_manual_of_style_17th_edition.html
Online Project Software/Resources:
Word Documents - docs.google.com
Powerpoints - presentation.google.com
Website Builder - sites.google.com
Surveys/Forms - forms.google.com
Screen Recorder - screencastify.com
Screen Recorder - screencast-o-matic.com
Video Creator - spark.adobe.com/sp/
Teleprompter - https://cueprompter.com/
Video Footage - https://archive.org/details/movies
Stock Video Footage - https://www.videvo.net/free-stock-footage/
Presentations - https://prezi.com/
Infographics & more - https://www.canva.com/
Infographics & more - https://piktochart.com/
Poster Creator - https://www.postermywall.com/
Book builder - http://bookbuilder.cast.org/
Timeline Creator - https://www.tiki-toki.com/
History Seminar Student Portfolios:
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/nathan-longs-portfolio?pli=1&authuser=1
https://sites.google.com/view/micaelahistory/home?authuser=0
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/kolinredd/home?pli=1&authuser=1
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/kamatohistory/home?authuser=1
https://sites.google.com/view/cassiedrumheiser/home?authuser=0
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/antoinesportfolio/home
https://sites.google.com/view/mckeenportfolioco/home?authuser=2
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/sarah-vazquez/home?authuser=1
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/benjamincohoon/home?authuser=1
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/owen-amatos-history-portfolio/home?pli=1&authuser=1
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/martman/home?authuser=1
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/aydenmikulakportfolio/home?pli=1&authuser=1
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/grybos-2nd-period/home?authuser=1
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/beavernews/home
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/dewitt-history-portfolio/home?pli=1&authuser=1
https://sites.google.com/view/christianw/home?authuser=0
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/history-portfolio/home?authuser=1
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/history-seminar/home?authuser=0
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/history-seminar-airiana-s/home?authuser=0
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/adell-munson/home?authuser=0
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/your-mom/home?authuser=1
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/grybos-fan-club/home?authuser=1&pli=1
https://sites.google.com/indians.k12.pa.us/sammysportfolio/home?authuser=1
LEARN MORE:
Learn More:
1.1 History Seminar Preview
Note Taking
https://www.oxfordlearning.com/5-effective-note-taking-methods/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7CwqNHn_Ns
What is History
https://www.historytoday.com/archive/head-head/what-history
https://www.etymonline.com/word/history#etymonline_v_12040
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/history/#:~:text=Vico's%20philosophy%20of%20history%20seeks,across%20history%20(Pompa%201990).
Do History
https://openjournals.bsu.edu/teachinghistory/article/view/2373
https://www.pblworks.org/
https://www.teachthought.com/learning/pedagogy-john-dewey-summary/
https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/
1.2 Education & History
The History of Education
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED606970.pdf
https://www.leaderinme.org/blog/history-of-education-the-united-states-in-a-nutshell/
http://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html
https://www.raceforward.org/research/reports/historical-timeline-public-education-us
https://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/a-relevant-history-of-public-education-in-the-united-states
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gezY9Ed_3M0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai5fFy7l5aw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WHI2kgggVQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q53ha1817M
Purpose of Education
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED503799.pdf
https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/whats-purpose-education-public-doesnt-agree-answer
https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/what-is-the-purpose-of-education
Education, History, & Trends
https://edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/2968-what-is-stream-education
https://www.aeseducation.com/blog/what-are-21st-century-skills
Are we Bad at History?
https://woodrow.org/news/national-survey-finds-just-1-in-3-americans-would-pass-citizenship-test/
https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2018/02/04/582468315/why-schools-fail-to-teach-slaverys-hard-history
https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/ushistory/
Why Study History
https://www.historians.org/about-aha-and-membership/aha-history-and-archives/historical-archives/why-study-history-(1998)
https://www.historians.org/teaching-and-learning/why-study-history
1.3 History Major?
Paths After High School
https://thecollegepost.com/college-or-trade-school/
https://thebestschools.org/degrees/trade-schools-college/
Major in History
https://www.historians.org/publications-and-directories/perspectives-on-history/april-2017/history-is-not-a-useless-major-fighting-myths-with-data
https://www.bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm
1.4 Points of Emphasis
Academic Freedom
https://www.socialstudies.org/system/files/publications/articles/se_740610334.pdf
21st Century Skills
https://www.aeseducation.com/blog/what-are-21st-century-skills
Class Assessments
https://openjournals.bsu.edu/teachinghistory/article/view/2373
https://www.pblworks.org/
https://www.teachthought.com/learning/pedagogy-john-dewey-summary/
https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/
1.5 History Survey
History Quiz
Google Sites
Sites.google.com
https://www.canva.com/learn/20-web-design-principles-follow/
https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/color-theory
https://www.sessions.edu/color-calculator/
https://www.orbitmedia.com/blog/web-design-tips/
1.6 Class Introduction Conclusion
News/Media Sources
https://ground.news/
https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news
https://www.theflipside.io/
https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/
https://www.adfontesmedia.com/?v=402f03a963ba
History Organizations
https://www.historians.org/
https://www.socialstudies.org/
https://www.oah.org/
1.7 Screencast Introduction
Screencast Apps
Screencastify.com
Screencast-o-matic.com
https://cueprompter.com
2.1 Historiography
What is Historiography
https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt5vjtt3.16?seq=4#metadata_info_tab_contents
https://www.britannica.com/topic/historiography/Ancient-historiography
https://ung.edu/university-press/_uploads/files/us-history/US-History-I-Full-Text%20.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nosJVTuCHFk
Historiography History
https://www.britannica.com/topic/historiography/Ancient-historiography
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vkkvQ4z_Gg&t=23s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMmKtXLBcLQ
Historiography Readings
History in the Making - https://books.google.com/books?id=IB-ylHnmoxQC&pg=PR24&lpg=PR24&dq=history+in+the+making+meaning+ward+kyle&source=bl&ots=Z3blmuGZeC&sig=ACfU3U3Mvd6Z8TaAMgwEMFQdguZ-Y8KDWg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiw9pzohpTyAhXom-AKHUVpDRwQ6AEwCXoECAoQAw#v=onepage&q=history%20in%20the%20making%20meaning%20ward%20kyle&f=false
2.2 Historical Thinking
http://historicalthinking.ca/historical-thinking-concept-templates
https://sheg.stanford.edu/list-reading-historian-lessons
https://www.historians.org/teaching-and-learning/teaching-resources-for-historians/teaching-and-learning-in-the-digital-age/the-history-of-the-americas/the-conquest-of-mexico/for-teachers/setting-up-the-project/historical-thinking-skills
https://www.historians.org/publications-and-directories/perspectives-on-history/january-2007/what-does-it-mean-to-think-historically
https://phi.history.ucla.edu/nchs/historical-thinking-standards/
https://sheg.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/download-pdf/Historical%20Thinking%20Chart.pdf
https://historicalthinkingmatters.org/why/index.html
https://youtu.be/vIdMgO-tfyE
2.3 Historical Reading
https://www.loc.gov/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/
https://clas.uiowa.edu/history/teaching-and-writing-center/guides/source-identification/primary-source
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO6VCljc9Sc
https://sheg.stanford.edu/history-lessons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ledQNzuiHgU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpBcYBDHSdM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTCsplP5EeQ&t=44s
2.4 Historiography Reading/Text
Historiography Readings
History in the Making - https://books.google.com/books?id=IB-ylHnmoxQC&pg=PR24&lpg=PR24&dq=history+in+the+making+meaning+ward+kyle&source=bl&ots=Z3blmuGZeC&sig=ACfU3U3Mvd6Z8TaAMgwEMFQdguZ-Y8KDWg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiw9pzohpTyAhXom-AKHUVpDRwQ6AEwCXoECAoQAw#v=onepage&q=history%20in%20the%20making%20meaning%20ward%20kyle&f=false
Lateral Reading
https://cor.stanford.edu/videos/lateral-reading-video/
https://cor.stanford.edu/curriculum/collections/teaching-lateral-reading/
https://cor.stanford.edu/videos/check-yourself-with-lateral-reading/
Adobe Spark Video
https://spark.adobe.com/sp/
3.1 Historical Research & Writing
Historical Research
https://www.historians.org/teaching-and-learning/teaching-resources-for-historians/teaching-and-learning-in-the-digital-age/the-history-of-the-americas/the-conquest-of-mexico/for-teachers/setting-up-the-project/historical-thinking-skills#4.
https://doi.org/10.2307/1320569
Writing
https://courses.bowdoin.edu/writing-guides/
https://history.rutgers.edu/component/content/article?id=106:writing-historical-essays-a-guide-for-undergraduates
https://bigthink.com/personal-growth/how-to-write-better?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1
https://bigthink.com/personal-growth/jordan-petersons-ten-step-process-for-stronger-writing
https://bigthink.com/personal-growth/science-storytelling?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3
Chicago Style
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QJInluARdY&t=3s
https://www.citefast.com/?s=APA#_Webpage
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/chicago_manual_17th_edition/cmos_formatting_and_style_guide/chicago_manual_of_style_17th_edition.html
https://www.easybib.com/
3.2 Presentation & Speaking
Effective Presentation
https://www.indians.k12.pa.us/cms/lib/PA01001568/Centricity/Domain/1332/The%20Science%20oF%20Effective%20Presentations.pdf
https://guides.lib.umich.edu/c.php?g=283149&p=1886379
https://24slides.com/presentbetter/5-design-principles-to-improve-your-presentation-style
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/publicspeakingprinciples/chapter/another-option-for-week-one-this-chapter-is-cc-by-matt-mcgarrity-senior-lecturer-university-of-washington/
https://venngage.com/blog/how-to-pick-colors/
4.1 Culture, Norms, Traditions, & Holidays
Nature vs Nurture & Socialization
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/nature-vs-nurture
https://www.simplypsychology.org/naturevsnurture.html
https://www.thoughtco.com/nature-vs-nurture-1420577
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-introtosociology/chapter/socialization/
https://www.britannica.com/science/socialization
What is Culture
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/culturalanthropology/chapter/anthropological-culture-concept/
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-sociology/chapter/culture-and-society/
http://sociology.iresearchnet.com/sociology-of-culture/
https://www.thoughtco.com/culture-definition-4135409
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGrVhM_Gi8k&t=2s
5.1 Surveys, Polls, & Data Collection
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtNM_Y-bUAhblSAdWRnmBUcr
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNrrxHpJhC8m_ifiOWl1hquDmdgvcviOt
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-us-government-and-politics/american-political-ideologies-and-beliefs/evaluating-public-opinion-data/a/limitations-of-public-opinion-data
https://www.qualtrics.com/experience-management/research/sampling-methods/
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/polling-public-opinion-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
6.1 Real-World Writing & Concision
Student Submissions
https://prowritingaid.com/art/1499/15-classroom-ideas-for-real-world-writing.aspx
https://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning-student-motivation
https://sites.google.com/view/thehistoryclub/home?authuser=0
https://www.indians.k12.pa.us/thesignal
Concision
https://writingcenter.gmu.edu/guides/revising-prose-for-concision-10-tips
https://www.onlinewritingjobs.com/writing-tips/principles-of-concision/
https://sites.duke.edu/scientificwriting/lesson-3-concision-and-simplicity/
7.1-5 "Truth", Media, & Fact Checking
"Truth", Facts, & Opinions
https://www.britannica.com/topic/epistemology/The-other-minds-problem
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/epistemology/#SourKnowJust
Cognitive Bias
https://www.allsides.com/blog/beyond-left-vs-right-14-types-ideological-bias
https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive-bias.html
https://conceptually.org/
Media Literacy
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtN07XYqqWSKpPrtNDiCHTzU
https://www.allsides.com/blog/media-bias-101-difference-between-news-analysis-and-opinion
https://www.allsides.com/media-bias/media-bias-rating-methods
Propaganda
http://propagandacritic.com/previous-version-propaganda-critic/articles/index.html
https://www.allsides.com/blog/persuasion-tactics-media-uses-sway-you
https://www.physics.smu.edu/pseudo/Propaganda/ipatypes.html
Fact Checking
https://bigthink.com/the-present/fact-checking-disagreement/
https://www.poynter.org/ifcn-fact-checkers-code-of-principles/
https://www.allsides.com/blog/how-allsides-handles-media-bias-fact-checking
8.1 Historical Research & Writing
*See 3.1-2 Resources:
9.1-3 Debate, Fallacies, & Contemporary Issues
Debate & Fallacies
https://www.newhopefairfax.org/files/Coffin%20Argumentation-20%20principles.pdf
https://bigthink.com/personal-growth/how-to-disagree-well-7-of-the-best-and-worst-ways-to-argue/
https://www.allsides.com/blog/9-logical-fallacies-used-opinion-writers
https://conceptually.org/concepts/of-strawmen-and-steelwomen
Contemporary & Controversial Issues
procon.org
10.1 Historical Research & Writing
*See 3.1-2 Resources:
11.1 Class Debrief & Newsletter: The History Major