Making History Mine: Meaningful Connections for Grades 5-9

by Sarah Cooper

Middle school history teachers confront the same challenge every how to convey the breadth and depth of a curriculum that spans centuries, countries, and cultures. In Making History Mine, Sarah Cooper shows teachers how to use thematic instruction to link skills to content knowledge. By combining thought-provoking activities and rich assessments, Sarah encourages teachers to challenge students to make history personal and relevant to their lives.

Genres: Professional Development

220 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

lots of suitable helpers for National History Day research and topic aspects. Written by a master teacher who desires to make the subject come alive for his students, the assignments are project-based for a variety of learning styles.