Using Films in the Social Studies: Government/U.S. History
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Using Films in the Social Studies: Government / US History provides the teacher with reproducible activities and worksheets which correlate to 15 films commonly used in high school social studies classes. These activities include simulations, debates, writing and research exercises and more. Some of the films are interchangeable, in that they may be used to cover specific political concepts or a particular era/event in America ’s history. The dynamic material found in this book enhances lessons and curriculum, thus creating a more stimulating learning environment for students.
Elements: A pacing guide, based upon a traditional schedule of 50-minute classes, is provided and can be modified to accommodate block schedules. The final chapter includes answer keys to all activities and related worksheets.
DVD: Included with the book is a DVD with editable assessments in MS Word document files plus PDF files of the student activities. Both files can be printed for use in class. Movies must be rented separately from local sources.
Table of Contents
1. Lord of the Flies
9. Last of the Mohicans
2. All The Presiden’ts Men
10. The Patriot
3. Gideon’s Trumpet
11. Glory
4. Dead Man Walking
12. Far and Away
5. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
13. Cinderella Man
6. Separate But Equal
14. Crisis at Central High
7. Acceptable Risks
15. 13 Days
8. The Crucible
16. Answer Keys
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Using Films in the Social Studies: Government / US History provides the teacher with reproducible activities and worksheets which correlate to 15 films commonly used in high school social studies classes. These activities include simulations, debates, writing and research exercises and more. Some of the films are interchangeable, in that they may be used to cover specific political concepts or a particular era/event in America ’s history. The dynamic material found in this book enhances lessons and curriculum, thus creating a more stimulating learning environment for students.
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