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Kortecamp, Karen; Steeves, Kathleen Anderson – Theory and Research in Social Education, 2006
The first Teaching American History (TAH) grants were made available to K-12 schools from the Department of Education in 2002. They provide money to school systems for three-year projects to form partnerships with area organizations with the goal of increasing the American history knowledge of teachers and students. This study focuses on the…
Descriptors: United States History, Federal Aid, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction
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Otten, Mark; Stigler, James W.; Woodward, J. Arthur; Staley, Lisle – Theory and Research in Social Education, 2004
This study examines the influence of a dramatic art-based history program for fifth-grade students on both their learning and enjoyment of history. The program, called "Performing History," reflects theories of effective use of drama in the classroom as well as successful ways to teach history. The program presents historical information as part…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Grade 6, Control Groups, Achievement Tests