History Class Revisited: Tools And Projects To Engage Middle School
Students In Social Studies

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Learn new approaches to teaching history in middle school so students are more engaged in the big ideas & eager to examine the world around them Co-published by Routledge & Middle Web this practical guide will help you consider the unique needs of middle schoolers who are in the midst of many social & emotional changes & need to see why the study of history matters to their own lives Author Jody Passanisi shares helpful strategies & activities to make your social studies class a place where students can relate to the material connect past history to present events collaborate with others think critically about important issues & take ownership of their learning Topics include Reading & analyzing primary & secondary sources for deeper comprehension of historical issues Developing a written argument & defending it with supporting details & cited sources Examining the social context of a historical event & tracing the historical underpinnings of present day issues Using field trips games & Project Based Learning to make learning history a fun & interactive experience Assessing your students' progress using self-reflection projects essays & presentations The appendices offer resources for each of the topics covered in the book as well as reproducible Blackline Masters of the charts & diagrams which can be photocopied or downloaded from our website (httpwwwroutledgecomproducts 9781138639713) for classroom use