NCSS Online Teachers' Library
Hiroshima: A City with Peace as Its Purpose
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:38pm--Donna Nesbitt
After reading the children's book "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes," students can visit the website of Peace Park in Hiroshima and fold a paper crane as an introduction to "discussing issues of war and peace in today's world."
Printer-friendly versionUsing Archaeology to Explore Cultures of North America through Time
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:44pm--Mary S. Black
Simulated excavations, as well as other indoor activities, can "create dynamic learning adventures." A full-page sidebar features resources about corn, especially popcorn!
Listening to Children Think Critically about Christopher Columbus
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 1:50pm--Mary Beth Henning, Jennifer L. Snow-Gerono, Diane Reed, and Amy Warner
Two fourth grade teachers strive to create lessons that are developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, and historically accurate in teaching about Columbus's encounter with Native Americans.
Symbols of Democracy: An Introduction to Icons and Ideals
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 1:56pm--Jackie Kofsky and Barb Morris
Lessons introduce K-3 students to key symbols of our country. (And see following Pullout.)
Pullout, "Four U.S. Symbol of Democracy," by the same authors, gives a brief history of -- and activities to learn about -- the Stars and Stripes, The Pledge of Allegiance, The Liberty Bell, and The Statue of Liberty.
Symbols of Democracy: An Introduction to Icons and Ideals
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 1:56pm--Jackie Kofsky and Barb Morris
Lessons introduce K-3 students to key symbols of our country. (And see following Pullout.)
Pullout, "Four U.S. Symbol of Democracy," by the same authors, gives a brief history of -- and activities to learn about -- the Stars and Stripes, The Pledge of Allegiance, The Liberty Bell, and The Statue of Liberty.
Symbols of Democracy: An Introduction to Icons and Ideals
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 1:56pm--Jackie Kofsky and Barb Morris
Lessons introduce K-3 students to key symbols of our country. (And see following Pullout.)
Pullout, "Four U.S. Symbol of Democracy," by the same authors, gives a brief history of -- and activities to learn about -- the Stars and Stripes, The Pledge of Allegiance, The Liberty Bell, and The Statue of Liberty.
Symbols of Democracy: An Introduction to Icons and Ideals
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 1:56pm--Jackie Kofsky and Barb Morris
Lessons introduce K-3 students to key symbols of our country. (And see following Pullout.)
Pullout, "Four U.S. Symbol of Democracy," by the same authors, gives a brief history of -- and activities to learn about -- the Stars and Stripes, The Pledge of Allegiance, The Liberty Bell, and The Statue of Liberty.
DeKalb Couty, Illinois: A Local History Project for Second Graders
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 2:10pm--Danielle Bell and Mary Beth Henning
Second grade students use primary and secondary sources to learn about local history. Students "grapple with" tough-to-read historical texts and open questions, and then prepare a presentation on what they've learned.
DeKalb Couty, Illinois: A Local History Project for Second Graders
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 2:10pm--Danielle Bell and Mary Beth Henning
Second grade students use primary and secondary sources to learn about local history. Students "grapple with" tough-to-read historical texts and open questions, and then prepare a presentation on what they've learned.
Rope Circles and Giant Trees: Making History Come Alive
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 2:13pm--Robert Millward
Students in grades 4-8 can get a feeling for what the colonial frontier was like when the lesson includes physical activity, paintings, artifacts, diaries, and discussions. (Includes 2-page color poster by Robert Griffing.)
