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Ohrn, Deborah Gore, Ed. – Goldfinch: Iowa History for Young People, 1992
This issue of "The Goldfinch: Iowa History for Young People" focuses upon the Amana Colonies, which were home to many German immigrants in the 19th century, and which retain much of their ethnic heritage today. The articles and activities included in this issue are "Amana Today"; "No Black Buggies in Amana";…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cultural Education, Elementary Education, Ethnic Groups
Scott, John W., Ed.; Seidman, Laurence, Ed. – Folksong in the Classroom, 1992
"Folksong in the Classroom" is a newsletter of a network of teachers of history, literature, music, and the humanities. Each issue contains songs, background information, classroom activities, and ideas for teachers to use in integrating folksongs into their teaching. Three issues of "Folksong in the Classroom" are included in…
Descriptors: Birds, Civil War (United States), Cultural Education, Educational Resources
Ruth, Amy, Ed. – Goldfinch, 1995
This issue of "The Goldfinch" focuses on Iowa history. The booklet is divided into two sections. Section 1, "Features," contains the following: (1) "Looking for History"; (2) "Talking History"; (3) "Climbing the Family Tree"; (4) "Tribal Storytelling"; (5) "News About You"; (6)…
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Elementary Education, Family History, Folk Culture
Scott, John A., Ed.; Seidman, Laurence I., Ed. – Folksong in the Classroom, 1986
As this nation's settlers and immigrants built homes, railroads, and plowed the fields, they told their story through songs and ballads. Transmitting this cultural heritage is the goal of this volume containing songs, bibliographies, teaching ideas, and record and book reviews. These three issues focus on the songs of the railroads, the farmers,…
Descriptors: Ballads, Class Activities, Cultural Activities, Cultural Background
Scott, John A., Ed.; Seidman, Laurence I., Ed. – Folksong in the Classroom, 1987
Celebrating the strength of the land is the goal of this volume containing songs, bibliographies, teaching ideas, book and song reviews, and indexes for free materials. The first issue containing songs about the U.S. Constitution illuminates the vision of freedom, and the struggle for it. Visualizing the spirit of the Constitution and explaining…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Class Activities, Constitutional History