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Hands-On History Projects
SKU
042194
ISBN
9781622238170
Grade 5-8
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description
We know students learn from projects, but where do you get ideas? This resource is a great place to start! Instructors will appreciate a book like this that has well-organized projects that are ready to go, and all with teacher guidance! It is also reproducible for your family or classroom. With a mix of written, oral and graphic (diagrams/murals/maps/charts) projects on a wide variety of history topics, you can use this project book over a couple years. All 52 lessons require the student(s) to do some amount of research. Some are best completed in pairs/groups, while others are more individual assignments. Students select a topic, do the research, follow the directions and complete the project. In the process they are using writing/speaking skills, critical thinking and cooperation. Brief instructions for the teacher/parent are in the front and then each project is on a single page for the student. Some projects include: design a city of the future, regional symbols on a map of the U.S., interview a recent immigrant for a Colonial newspaper, make a poster about the Gold Rush, compare two U.S. Presidents, and lots more. Some projects are focused on world history, but most have an American theme. ~Sara
Publisher's Description of Hands-On History Projects
The 64-page Mark Twain Hands-on History Projects Resource Book for grades 5–8 allows students to use hands-on presentations and activities to understand the integration of history and language arts. Students will research historical and geographical topics and then produce written, graphic, or oral presentations to demonstrate their knowledge. Lessons highlight specific concepts in language arts and geography, and each lesson gives students guidelines and step-by-step instructions. Projects cover topics from ancient civilizations and the Middle Ages to the Civil War, the Renaissance, and much more.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mark Twain Media |
| Grades: | 5-8 |
| ISBN: | 9781622238170 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.35 |
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