The image below is a political cartoon from 1777.
Student Directions: Using the DBQ writing strategies from the previous post create a list or T-chart of relevant outside (knowledge) information within the context of this political cartoon.
Be sure you have your list ready for class.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Learn How to Write a DBQ for APUSH
Students review and save this resource for later reference. This will help refresh and review how to write DBQs for APUSH.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Preview of APUSH Book Reading
Below is a free online copy of the book The Fires of Jubilee provided by Google books. Google books database contains thousands of articles, journals, and other published works for free online.
Discussion Question: How useful of a tool could this be for teachers? Please share your thoughts in the comment box below.
Discussion Question: How useful of a tool could this be for teachers? Please share your thoughts in the comment box below.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
To blog or not to blog?
What is a blog? A quick survey from any group of people will give you varied responses. So let us answer the fundmental question of what is a blog? Watch the short video below to get up to speed.
Now that we have a common definition of what a blog is, let's answer a more personal question, "Why should I have a blog?" Our purpose in today's training session is to show you the perks of having a blog for your classroom. Not only will blogs actually free up time for you as a teacher but a classroom blog can help foster the sense of community for your students.
Now that we have a common definition of what a blog is, let's answer a more personal question, "Why should I have a blog?" Our purpose in today's training session is to show you the perks of having a blog for your classroom. Not only will blogs actually free up time for you as a teacher but a classroom blog can help foster the sense of community for your students.
Every Teacher Should Have a Blog
Edutopia has a great article titled "Digitial Discussion: Take Your Class To the Internet" Click Here to read the article. The article contains not only suggestions for first time bloggers but useful tips and resources.
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Hello Teachers!
Welcome teachers to our blog. We are hoping to keep this blog updated and active after today's training. We hope that you will use this blog as a place to build a community of learners.
Directions: Teachers please watch this short video and Share with us your thoughts about our role as teachers. Post your thoughts in the comment box.
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