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Newark Public Schools 27 Jan2010
The document outlines a teaching grant program by the Gilder Lehrman Institute aimed at Newark public schools, focusing on American history education through various methodologies like analyzing visual images, primary sources, and historical quotes. It emphasizes inclusion strategies for English Language Learners (ELL) and special needs students, with activities like block scheduling and reflective journaling. Additional resources and essential questions for teachers are also provided to enhance learning outcomes.
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- 1. Beyond the Textbook:ExploringAmerican HistoryNewark Public Schools Teaching American History GrantGilder Lehrman Institute of American History/Woestman
- 2. Schedule (3Cohorts)Analyzing Visual ImagesTeaching and Learning Strategies for Visual ImagesIncluding ELL and Special NeedsUsing Historical QuotesAnalyzing Memoirs and DiariesAnalyzing PostersBlock Scheduling
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- 4. “Freedom to theSlave”
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- 6. Using Historical Quotes“Ingiving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free – honorable alike in what we giveand what we receive
- 7. Analyzing Diaries &MemoirsVarina Howell DavisChosen by Professor Carol BerkinPart of her research for Civil War Wives
- 8. Varina Howell DavisQuote
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- 10. Analyzing Primary SourcesPosterAnalysis Worksheet
- 11. Block SchedulingAlternate3 distinctactivitiesCombine with physical movementDivide videosJournaling (reflective practice)One Model
- 12. Essential Questions -NPSWhich ones do you teach?
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- 14. Words and WritingReconstruction Exodusters13th Amendment SlavesConfederacy freedomUnion Abraham LincolnVarina Howell Davis
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- 16. Terror in theReconstruction South
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Editor's Notes
- #5 Gilder Lehrman Document Number: GLC04198 Title: [Broadside recruiting African Americans for military service] Author: unknown Year: 1863 Place: s. l. Type of document: Broadside Description: Color print depicting a Union soldier holding a United States flag with an attached banner declaring "Freedom to the Slave." In the background on one side, African American troops march holding a United States flag bearing the words "U. S. Regt. Colored Troops." On the other side, African Americans walk into a public school. The Union officer stands on a flag depicting a snake, while a slave tears the flag in half. On verso, a printed statement declares "All SLAVES were made FREEMEN BY ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, JANUARY 1st, 1863. Come, then, able-bodied COLORED MEN, to the nearest United States Camp, and fight for the STARS AND STRIPES."
- #6 NPS Worksheet
- #7 Refer to handout
- #8 See handout
- #10 Poster Analysis Worksheet
- #12 See handout
- #13 handout
- #15 Use a pair of each of the words above to write at least 4 sentences below that demonstrate your historical understanding of Reconstruction