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Adobe Education Exchange Social Studies Skip navigation Skip to main content SAFE | State Agencies | Online Services Follow Home > Academic Content Standards > Social Studies Social Studies Contact Information Dwight Groce Social Studies Consultant (P) 614-387-3200 dwight.groce@education.ohio.gov Linda McKean Social Studies Consultant (P) 614-387-0957 linda.mckean@education.ohio.gov The State Board of Education has adopted the Ohio Revised Standards in Social Studies as part of Ohio's New Learning Standards for academic learning. Content Standards Model Curricula In October 2013, Career Connections strategies were added to the Instructional Strategies in the model curricula. Ideas and Problems Related Last Modified: 2/25/2014 3:42:22 PM Pursuant to ORC 3301.079 (B) (3) and 3313.60, it is the responsibility of Ohio's local boards of education to vet and approve curriculum and educational materials for use in the public schools within their district. More Sharing Services3
Teachers - Overview - The Civil War Through a Child's Eye - Lesson Plan Back to Lesson Plans Lesson Overview The Civil War through a Child's Eye lesson focuses on the use of historical fiction and primary sources to expand students' perceptions of the Civil War era. Literature and photographic images reflect, communicate, and influence human perspectives of historical events. Specifically, the unit helps students to view the Civil War era through a child’s eye, rather than from an adult perspective. Following an introduction to the Civil War using photographic, daguerreotype, and non-fiction sources, students read Paul Fleischman’s Bull Run in Readers Theater format. Objectives Students will: Standards Time Required One week Recommended Grade Level Topic Civil War Arts & Culture Era Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877 Credits Micki M.
Teacher Resources The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections in their teaching. Find Library of Congress lesson plans and more that meet Common Core standards, state content standards, and the standards of national organizations. Discover and discuss ways to bring the power of Library of Congress primary sources into the classroom. Go to the blog Subscribe to the blog via e-mail or RSS. Using Primary Sources Discover quick and easy ways to begin using primary sources in your classroom, with teachers' guides, information on citing sources and copyright, and the Library's primary source analysis tool. TPS Partners The Teaching with Primary Sources Program builds partnerships with educational organizations to support effective instruction using primary sources. The Teaching with Primary Sources Journal
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