Cynthia Williams Resor

Exploring Vacation and Etiquette Themes in Social Studies

Primary Source Inquiry for Middle and High School

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book introduces a thematic approach to social history that connects the past to the daily lives of students. Four unique primary source sets, reading guides, and essential/compelling questions for students are provided that encourage inquiry learning and the development of critical literacy skills aligned with the Common Core Standards.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 134
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Februar 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 216mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 358g
• ISBN-13: 9781475831986
• ISBN-10: 1475831986
• Artikelnr.: 46606730

Autorenporträt

Cynthia W. Resor was a middle and high school social studies teacher before earning her Ph.D. in history. She is currently a professor of social studies education professor at Eastern Kentucky University.

Inhaltsangabe

Dedication Author's Note Chapter 1: Social History and Thematic Instruction
Why Social History? Key Concepts Related to the Study of Social History
Thematic Instruction Chapter 2: Vacations Defining the Concept of Travel
for Leisure Was Medieval Pilgrimage a Vacation? Vacationing in American
History In the Classroom: Introducing the Theme Extending the Theme
Additional Resources Chapter 3: Manners and Etiquette The Vocabulary of
Proper Behavior Relationships to Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology The
Eighteenth Century Dilemma - Does Outward Behavior Reflect Inner Beliefs?
Etiquette in the United States In the Classroom: Introducing the Theme
Extending the Theme Additional Resources Chapter 4: Exploring More Themes
Choosing a Theme How to Research a Theme Keep the End in Mind: The
Essential Question Doing the Research - Secondary Sources Doing the
Research - Locating Primary Sources Reading and Interpreting the Primary
Sources Creating Themed Units and Lessons References Index