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.

Movies must be rented separately from local sources.

See also these books by Helen Joyce: 1) Elections, and 2) Using Film in the Social Studies: World History

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.

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.

Movies must be rented separately from local sources.

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author

Helen Joyce

description

SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITIES – 15 CHOICES

Product Number

H-R-FLG-DL, H-R-FLG

Pages/ ISBN

188/ISBN: 978-1-59657-883-8, 188/ISBN: 978-1-59657-850-0