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Chapter 5- Aiding Students in Interpreting history



CHAPTER 5 What are __//**primary source**//__s? Original records created at the time historical events occurred or well after events in the form of memoirs and oral histories. May include letters, diaries, manuscripts, journals, speeches, newspapers, interviews, memoirs, government documents, photographs, audio recordings, film or video recordings, research data, and objects or artifacts such as works of art or ancient roads, buildings, and tools.
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TECHNOLOGY is an amazing way to teach Social Studies content! CREATE YOUR DIGITAL CLASSROOM.....WOW!

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This book shares apps that can be used for educational purposes!

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USE Technology in engaging and motivating ways to teach concepts related to HISTORY!

http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction

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 * Time for Kids offers digital versions of their magazines for IWB use: Check out this video:**

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 * Technology for Teachers Archive with videos:**


 * HISTORY PIN! Type in St. Augustine or Kennedy Space Center and see what you find!**

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 * DIGITAL TIMELINE CREATOR:**

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 * HISTORY RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS WIKISPACE WINNER!**

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 * NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AND TEACHING HISTORY.ORG HAVE AMAZING LESSON PLAN IDEAS USING MULTIMEDIA!**

**Check out this collection on iTunes U**: [|Florida Digital Educators] [|Learning Resources] ||
 * || [[image:http://a1103.phobos.apple.com/us/r30/Podcasts/bd/44/0f/tns.gdkyvwjs.170x170-75.jpg caption="Cover Art" link="http://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/graphic-organizer-tools/id402771898?ls=1"]] ||
 * Cover Art || || =[|Graphic Organizer Tools] =

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 * SCHOLASTIC HAS IWB READY RESOURCES. CHECK OUT THE LIFE ON THE PLANTATION/UNDERGROUND RAILROAD EXAMPLE HERE:**

//**FAKE PROFILES:**// //IDEA:// //Have students create a **fake** facebook profile for their book character/historical figure. You can create fake facebook walls at : // //[] //

//**STUDENT WAX MUSEUMS:**// //Check out these children from a local elementary school. The nickels collected went to charity!// //Go to: http://houratthemuseum.wikispaces.com//

//**VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS:**// //[]//

//**QWIKIs** make for great anticipatory sets or brief opportunities for building a foundation for learning!// //[]//

//**VOKIs**// //Go to [|http://voki.com] to create your own customized avatar just like Gavin did!// //Look for VOKIS of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln,and Barack Obama!//

//**BLABBERIZE**// //Check out this wiki for a sample of Blabberize! For further information go to: [] // // See Christopher Columbus: http://ashleyralyn.wikispaces.com/ //

//**CRAZY TALK**// //Check out this blog for more awesome examples using Crazy Talk! For further information go to: [] // // [] //

//**GLOGS**// //Check out this 4th grade class using GLOGS for their Social Studies unit on the United States! They are using Google Earth too!//

//Check out this virtual poster, created for FREE on Glogster.edu!// //[]///

//**WEBQUESTS**// //[]// //[]//

//** Check out pages 31-40 of the Winter 2011 issue of the Florida Reading Journal; **//**Storytelling to Teach Science and Social Studies//! The appendices have excellent resources!//**
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 * OCRHC Fall 2010 THE Courtroom! ||


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 * [[file:teachsocialstudies/UCF Happy Hour Handout 10 21 2009.pdf|Download]]
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Sample Activities Want to have students create newspaper articles related to your Social Studies instruction? Check out:

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Teach About THANKSGIVING in a meaningful way! Check out these RT scripts written by Ashley Martin! (could be used in grades 2-4)

http://ashleyralyn.wikispaces.com/Thanksgiving

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Teach Students the Preamble to the Constitution using Hand Motions!
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Teach Students About Our World Population with Population Connection Resources:

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Podcasts about Florida History! Specifically look for //A Land Remembered// by P. Smith! [|http://www.floridaitunesu.com]///
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 * March 2011- Japan ||

=//Teaching Ideas: The Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan//= //By [|KATHERINE SCHULTEN]// //[]**2011/03/11**/teaching-ideas-the-earthquake-and-tsunami-in-japan/?ref=education//

// Social Studies Content Vocabulary (Digital Word Wall): // //[]///
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 * Ancestor Dolls 5th Grade ||

// Using Songs to Teach Historical Events: // //Click on the Boston Tea Party!// //[]//||
 * Abe Lincoln Facts - 1st Grade ||
 * Abe Lincoln Facts - 1st Grade ||

//[|http://www.educationalrap.com]//

//[] (Presidential Rap Video)//

// Holidays Around the World: // //[]// // The First Thanksgiving Virtual Field Trip: // //[]///

// World War II: // //[]//

// Helpful Resource for Children's Literature related to the Social //
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 * Bio Box! ||

// Studies: // //[]//


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 * [[file:teachsocialstudies/Book List- Utilizing Picture Books in the Intermediate.doc|Download]]
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 * [[file:teachsocialstudies/POP Connect- Child Lit List 9-10.pdf|Download]]
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// More Helpful Resources: // ||
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 * [[file:teachsocialstudies/Ellis Island History Lesson Article 9-10.pdf|Download]]
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 * Ft. Christmas Living History Festival 2-2011 ||
 * Ft. Christmas Living History Festival 2-2011 ||


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 * [[file:teachsocialstudies/Four Eyes (Grimes) Choral poem.doc|Download]]
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 * [[file:teachsocialstudies/LifeStories.pdf|Download]]
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 * [[file:teachsocialstudies/Help Thomas Jefferson see the modern world.doc|Download]]
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 * [[image:teachsocialstudies/Fort_Christmas-2011.JPG align="right" caption="Fort_Christmas-2011.JPG"]] ||
 * Ft. Christmas Living History Festival 2-2011 ||


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 * [[file:teachsocialstudies/A Change Choral Poetry 1-09.doc|Download]]
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