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Texas State History Standards Video
January 23rd, 2010 | Discussion, News | gladdeng | No Comments
Watch and share an animation of the Texas State School Board’s amending of their state history standards.

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We have a terrific source for …
January 22nd, 2010 | News | gladdeng | Comments Off
We have a terrific source for reading strategies now on our web site. http://teachamericanhistory.us/resources/reading-strategies/

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Professional Development Hours Summary
January 22nd, 2010 | Workshop | gladdeng | No Comments
The Word document below summarizes the professional development hours afforded by the TAH Path Through History grant.

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Paul Weill’s Reading Strategies
January 22nd, 2010 | Events, Resources, Workshop | gladdeng | No Comments
If you enjoyed Paul Weill’s presentation, and would like to have his reading strategies in an editable form, download them below. Below are some reading strategies, primarily for textbook and primary sources, developed by Bill Rexford and Garrett GLadden for use in their classrooms.

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Texas State History Standards
January 20th, 2010 | Discussion, Events, Workshop | gladdeng | No Comments
As historians, we understand that history is constructed. And how we construct history deeply effects what then becomes socially accepted historical truths or popular historical narratives. This is hardly an area without controversy. The attached article describes a debate that is occurring in school districts across the United States. Respond with your thoughts, reactions. Follow [...]

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Cohort 1 – Robert Miller Discussion
January 11th, 2010 | Discussion, Events, News, Workshop | gladdeng | No Comments
The book “Native America, Discovered and Conquered” is an important work. Dr. Hatfield and myself are looking forward to the book discussion, but would like to start the conversation ahead of time. Please, on this page, list questions or insights you have on the work that you would like to discuss further. Also, feel free [...]

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Cohort 1 – Robert Miller
January 7th, 2010 | Events, News, Resources, Workshop | gladdeng | No Comments
In Native America, Discovered and Conquered: Thomas Jefferson, Lewis & Clark, and Manifest Destiny, Professor Robert Miller addresses the international legal principle called the Doctrine of Discovery and how that legal rule was used in American history and transformed into the American policy of Manifest Destiny. Professor Miller is our featured historian at the upcoming [...]

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Resources for backwards designed lesson plans
November 13th, 2009 | Resources, Workshop | gladdeng | No Comments
If you would like to learn more about backwards designed lesson planning, we have some resources posted below: Greece’s guide to backwards design (be sure to look at all of the steps listed in the sidebar) Grant Wiggins Big Ideas Interview with Jay McTighe Sample backwards designed lesson plan

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Uniquely Oregon
November 12th, 2009 | Events, News | gladdeng | No Comments
A Conference on Oregon Government Friday, December 4 in Salem Registration Deadline is Friday, November 20 Teachers: Consider using a professional day for this don’t-miss event. The deadline is coming up (Nov. 20) so register now! Join teachers from across Oregon on Friday, December 4 to get an insider’s view of the halls of Oregon [...]

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Learner’s Online Newsletter
October 2nd, 2009 | News | gladdeng | No Comments
This month’s topics include: Editor’s Note: The President Speaks Secondary Curriculum Science: Mapping the Tree of Life Mathematics: Transformations Social Studies: Susan B. Anthony English Language Arts: Writing a Persuasive Essay Elementary Curriculum Science: Changes in Autumn English Language Arts: Classroom Reading: Informational Text Social Studies: Titanic Independent Student Activities Internet Challenge: Coal Current Events: [...]

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