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The American Frontier (1785-1861). Teaching with Primary Sources Series. Volume 4.
West, Jean M., Ed. – 1996
The U.S. frontier (1785-1861) is the focus of this unit of study for grades 5 and up. This unit contains four elements: (1) a list of documents with their specific archival reference numbers and a brief synopsis of their historical significance to the unit's theme; (2) a set of reproductions of documents; (3) 15 separate classroom activities; and…
Descriptors: Intermediate Grades, Land Settlement, Migration, Primary Sources
The American Frontier (1862-1917). Volume 5. Teaching with Primary Sources Series.
West, Jean M., Ed. – 1996
This unit of study (for grade 5 and up) about the American frontier contains four elements: (1) a set of reproductions of documents; (2) a list of documents with their specific archival reference numbers and a brief synopsis of their historical significance to the unit's theme; (3) 15 separate classroom activities; and (4) an issue of…
Descriptors: Intermediate Grades, Land Settlement, Migration, Primary Sources
The Civil War: A Survey. Featuring Original Documents from the National Archives and Records Administration. Volume 6. Teaching with Primary Sources Series.
West, Jean M., Ed. – 1996
This unit of study (for grades 5-8 and up) about the U.S. Civil War features original documents from the National Archives and Records Administration. All the records used in the unit reflect the actions of the federal government or citizens' responses to these actions. These records were selected for their historical value, their legibility and…
Descriptors: Civil War (United States), Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades, Primary Sources
Legacy of Health: Documentary Photographs of the Panama Canal Construction. Teaching with Documents.
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Schamel, Wynell; Potter, Lee Ann; West, Jean M., Ed. – Social Education, 2000
Provides information on the health issues during the construction of the Panama Canal, focusing on issues such as the identification of mosquitoes as carriers of yellow fever and malaria and the role of Colonel William Crawford Gorgas in the battle against mosquito-born disease. Includes teaching activities. (CMK)
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Strategies, Foreign Countries
The Immigrant Experience, 1840-1890. Volume I. Teaching with Primary Sources Series.
West, Jean M., Ed. – 1996
This unit of study (for grades 5-8) about immigrants to the United States during the 19th century contains four elements: (1) a set of reproductions of documents; (2) a list of documents with their specific archival reference numbers and a brief synopsis of their historical significance to the unit's theme; (3) 10 classroom activities; and (4) an…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Immigrants
The Immigrant Experience, 1890-1925. Volume II. Teaching with Primary Sources Series.
West, Jean M., Ed. – 1996
This unit of study (for grades 5-8) about immigrants to the United States at the turn of the century and into the 20th century contains four elements: (1) a set of reproductions of documents; (2) a list of documents with their specific archival reference numbers and a brief synopsis of their historical significance to the unit's theme; (3) 11…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Immigrants
Child Labor in America. Teaching with Primary Sources Series. Volume 3.
West, Jean M., Ed. – 1996
Child labor in the United States is the focus of this unit of study for grades 5 and up. This unit contains four elements: (1) a list of documents with their specific archival reference numbers and a brief synopsis of their historical significance to the unit's theme; (2) a set of reproductions of documents; (3) 13 separate classroom activities;…
Descriptors: Child Labor, Class Activities, Intermediate Grades, Labor Conditions