US History Discussions (621)
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PBS: The Abolitionists, Coming in JanuaryBringing to life the intertwined stories of Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, Angelina Grimké, Harriet Beecher Stowe and John Bro… Started by Frank W. Baker |
0 | Nov 30, 2012 |
Teaching 'The Dust Bowl' In The ClassroomTHE DUST BOWL (PBS) examines the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history documenting its causes, impact, and lessons as well… Started by Frank W. Baker |
0 | Nov 25, 2012 |
HISTORY: Monopoly Is Theft - The antimonopolist history of the world’s most popular board gameThis is a wild history of Monopoly from the Oct. 2009 issue of Harper's. They were just showcasing it online this month. An excerpt... Ful… Started by Ryan Goble |
0 | Nov 14, 2012 |
Campaign 2012 As Graphic NovelWhile Election Day is a serious affair, sometimes it's also just pure, soap opera-like entertainment, full of intricate twists and turns. T… Started by Frank W. Baker |
0 | Nov 7, 2012 |
Deconstructing A Political Campaign PhotoThe Columbia Journalism Review, in its most recent issue, deconstructs an image from the 2012 Presidential campaign. It's a photo of Mitt R… Started by Frank W. Baker |
0 | Nov 6, 2012 |
Lincoln on FilmTwo stories from the current issue of The Smithsonian Magazine. First: Mr.Lincoln Goes To Hollywood: Steven Spielberg, Doris Kearns Goodwin… Started by Frank W. Baker |
0 | Nov 2, 2012 |
PBS: 'The Dust Bowl' by Ken BurnsDocumentarian Ken Burns brings "The Dust Bowl" to PBS over two nights November 18-19. A teacher guide will be unveiled on the series' webs… Started by Frank W. Baker |
0 | Oct 30, 2012 |
New "Cuban Missle Crisis" Website & AppAT&T, collaborating with the National Archives, its John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, the Foundation for the National Ar… Started by Frank W. Baker |
0 | Oct 21, 2012 |
ESSAY: The Art of Creating A Presidential Campaign AdHow are presidential campaign ads created? Frank Baker looks at the process and explains some of the tricks used to create these highly pe… Started by Frank W. Baker |
0 | Oct 19, 2012 |
Videos To Use When Teaching About The Role of Media In ElectionsA lengthy list of streaming videos for educators to consider using when teaching students about media/politics/elections. http://www.fran… Started by Frank W. Baker |
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