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Author : Naunerle Farr
Release : 1976
Genre :
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 406/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Civil War by : Naunerle Farr
Download or read book The Civil War written by Naunerle Farr. This book was released on 1976. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Janis Herbert
Release : 1999-11-01
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 537/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Civil War for Kids by : Janis Herbert
Download or read book The Civil War for Kids written by Janis Herbert. This book was released on 1999-11-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History explodes in this activity guide spanning the turmoil preceding secession, the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the fierce battles on land and sea, and finally the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Making butternut dye for a Rebel uniform, learning drills and signals with flags, decoding wigwag, baking hardtack, reenacting battles, and making a medicine kit bring this pivotal period in our nation's history to life. Fascinating sidebars tell of slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad, the adventures of nine-year-old drummer boy Johnny Clem, animal mascots who traveled with the troops, and friendships between enemies. The resource section includes short biographies of important figures from both sides of the war, listings of Civil War sites across the country, pertinent websites, glossary, and an index.
Author : Celeste W. Rakes
Release : 2006
Genre : Education
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 120/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis All-American History: student reader by : Celeste W. Rakes
Download or read book All-American History: student reader written by Celeste W. Rakes. This book was released on 2006. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing hundreds of images and dozens of maps, All American History is a complete year s curriculum for students in grades 5-8 when combined with the Student Activity Book and Teacher s Guide. It is also adaptable for younger and older students. The first volume covers Exploration through 1840. There are 32 weekly lessons, and each lesson contains three sections examining the atmosphere in which the event occurred, the event itself, and the impact this event had on the future of America. Designed to be engaging and written in a comfortable style, All American History reads like a good book-bringing America s story to life piece by piece."
Author : Pamela Fleming Lowe
Release : 2004
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 406/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Missouri Then and Now Activity Book (Student) by : Pamela Fleming Lowe
Download or read book Missouri Then and Now Activity Book (Student) written by Pamela Fleming Lowe. This book was released on 2004. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created as a companion for the popular fourth-grade textbook Missouri Then and Now by Perry McCandless and William E. Foley, this workbook provides students additional insight into Missouri's rich history with cognitive activities and writing assignments. "Missouri Then and Now" Activity Book coordinates perfectly with the Grade 4 Benchmark and the new Content Specifications for Statewide Assessment and Grade Level Expectations. Using a mixture of traditional learning activities along with open-ended constructed response questions, this book promotes the kind of imaginative thinking that is required for students taking the MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test. Each chapter has Vocabulary and Objectives pages. Students are encouraged not only to look up the definitions of the vocabulary words, but also to use them in sentences and draw accompanying illustrations. The Objectives pages are perfect for note-taking during class and while reading chapters of Missouri Then and Now. These pages take the place of the traditional fill-in-the-blank study guides of the past, and students become responsible for their learning. Also included are Assessment pages for use at the end of each chapter. Utilizing short questions and answers, as well as multipart questions, they cover all the material taught in the chapter. Some chapters also have cause-and-effect charts and timelines. In the teacher's edition, scoring guides are provided for the writing assignments, diagrams, and other projects. They are designed so that teachers can decide the criteria to be scored and the points they wish to award each item. The scoring guides can be adapted by teachers who decide to assign other activities. Blank history trading cards, which can be used with any chapter a teacher chooses, are also provided. "Missouri Then and Now" Activity Book challenges students at the same time that it allows for flexibility in teaching and scoring. Teachers decide when students may use the textbook as a reference, as well as whether to use the scoring guides in scoring responses. The activity book also lets the student have flexibility. For many of the activities, students can choose the type of response or diagram they wish to use to demonstrate their knowledge. With its stimulating activities, this book is the perfect accompaniment to Missouri Then and Now. Students willbenefit greatly as they become familiar with the rich history of their state, and teachers will find it extremely useful as a learning tool because it encourages students to broaden their thinking processes.
Author : Janet Cassidy
Release : 1995-03-01
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 097/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Civil War by : Janet Cassidy
Download or read book The Civil War written by Janet Cassidy. This book was released on 1995-03-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using Across Five Aprils, Lincoln: A Photobiography, The Boy's War, Behind Rebel Lines, Undying Glory, and Bull Run as springboards for teaching this important history unit, here are book summaries, ideas to stimulate student interest, and activity suggestions to compliment the readings, both guided and independent.
