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Teaching American History Teaching American History in South Carolinain South Carolina
Allyson H GoffAllyson H GoffManning Elementary SchoolManning Elementary [email protected]@clarendon2.k12.sc.us
Discussion…Discussion…
Why should we teach history?Why should we teach history? What challenges do we face in What challenges do we face in
teaching history?teaching history? What does a typical history lesson in What does a typical history lesson in
your class look like?your class look like? Of the history lessons you have Of the history lessons you have
taught, which was the most effective taught, which was the most effective and why?and why?
What are some examples of What are some examples of Primary Source Documents?Primary Source Documents?
• Written DocumentsWritten Documents
• ReportsReports
• MapsMaps
• PhotographsPhotographs
• LettersLetters
• DrawingsDrawings
• Journal EntriesJournal Entries
Primary vs. SecondaryPrimary vs. Secondary
• Primary Sources – original pieces Primary Sources – original pieces from a time in the pastfrom a time in the past
Letters, Photographs, Newspaper Articles, Illustrations, Letters, Photographs, Newspaper Articles, Illustrations, Posters, Maps, Government papers like the ConstitutionPosters, Maps, Government papers like the Constitution
• Secondary Sources – documents that Secondary Sources – documents that are not from the time they describeare not from the time they describe
Graphs made from historical dataGraphs made from historical data
Chapter in a history bookChapter in a history book
Why should we use Why should we use Primary Sources?Primary Sources?
•To connect the present to the To connect the present to the past…past…
•Author’s interpretation of past Author’s interpretation of past events…events…
•Students directly touch the lives of Students directly touch the lives of people in the past…people in the past…
•Students see history COME ALIVE!!Students see history COME ALIVE!!
How can Historic Records be How can Historic Records be used in the classroom?used in the classroom?
• Integrate interdisciplinary learningIntegrate interdisciplinary learning
• Hook - beginning of a lessonHook - beginning of a lesson
• Point maker – middle of a lessonPoint maker – middle of a lesson
• Central reward – end of a lessonCentral reward – end of a lesson
• Provide valuable data or context Provide valuable data or context
• Make learning more fun and meaningfulMake learning more fun and meaningful
• Make teaching more fun and meaningfulMake teaching more fun and meaningful
Tips for using Primary Source Tips for using Primary Source Documents…Documents…
• Copies need to be clear, legible, easy to handleCopies need to be clear, legible, easy to handle
• Materials need to age and grade appropriate – user Materials need to age and grade appropriate – user friendlyfriendly
• Allow sufficient time for students to use materialsAllow sufficient time for students to use materials
• Should be desirable length of 100 words or lessShould be desirable length of 100 words or less
• Define difficult or outdated termsDefine difficult or outdated terms
• Identify the source of each primary source Identify the source of each primary source documentdocument
• Used as part of the curriculum to enhance further Used as part of the curriculum to enhance further researchresearch
Where can I find Primary Where can I find Primary Sources?Sources?
• Your local community is a GREAT place Your local community is a GREAT place to start!to start!
• MuseumsMuseums
• State and local archivesState and local archives
• Local Historical GroupsLocal Historical Groups
• Local government files and newspapersLocal government files and newspapers
