Hey Kim if you haven't seen: COMICS: American & World History Ink & 1.26.09 FRAMING AMERICAN HISTORY you might dig the resources at those two posts!!!
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Hey Kim if you haven't seen: COMICS: American & World History Ink & 1.26.09 FRAMING AMERICAN HISTORY you might dig the resources at those two posts!!!
RRG:)
he most important and vivid photos taken over the medium’s history. Each photo is accompanied by a page of text that provides the history of the image, its significance, a brief biography of the photographer and a few “Photo Thoughts”—questions to consider. Readers are invited to use their powers of observation to zoom in on photographic elements, blow up details of the subject matter, think about the big picture, and pan out on the photographer. PHOTOS FRAMED will open viewers’ eyes to the art of photography and its power to tell a story.…
but of interest...
1.26.09 FRAMING AMERICAN HISTORY
I'll also make a wall post in the world history group to this post - perhaps folks will be able to add more ideas!…
, there was often a photographer on set, capturing the scene as actors and directors collaborated to produce classic movies. This book collects the contact sheets from classic movies like The African Queen (1951), Some Like it Hot (1959), Taxi Driver (1976), Grosse Point Blank (1997) and many more. Capturing legends such as Woody Allen, Audrey Hepburn, Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe, and Frank Sinatra at work and at repose, these images offer rare glimpses into the art of moviemaking, the science of movie marketing, and the nature of stardom.…
27 of the most important and vivid photos taken over the medium’s history. Each photo is accompanied by a page of text that provides the history of the image, its significance, a brief biography of the photographer and a few “Photo Thoughts”—questions to consider. Readers are invited to use their powers of observation to zoom in on photographic elements, blow up details of the subject matter, think about the big picture, and pan out on the photographer. PHOTOS FRAMED will open viewers’ eyes to the art of photography and its power to tell a story.…
'The People Speak'- with links to the study guides.
Echoing Robert, I do think that all good teaching is aligned with special ed goals, in that it is differentiated and multi-modal. I always find all kinds of music and media engages reluctant readers (hence Mindblue and this Ning)
To those ends check out these old posts as they might give you some more ideas.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Lesson Plan Archive & Summer Teacher Institute
See the info about Teaching Tolerance Films & free Civil Rights/Ben Harper Study Guide here: Making Civil Rights POP?
See these posts on history graphic novels:
COMICS: American & World History Ink
1.26.09 FRAMING AMERICAN HISTORY
and this fun post on using photos -
RESOURCES & ARCHIVES: Photography, Looking At Images, Primary Sources + Life.com
Oh and since you're in Chicago - you've GOT to check out this animated This American Life Lost Buildings - in credible DVD - it is still for sale at the This American Life store and it is INCREDIBLE.
Hope these get you started on mutli-modal high interest history resources!!
Happy Holidays!
RRG:)…
s:
1. American History Ink
2. World History Ink
3. Jamestown's American Portraits
I have copies of the "Ink" series if you want to borrow one, just let me know.
RRG:)…
s:
1. American History Ink
2. World History Ink
3. Jamestown's American Portraits
I have copies of the "Ink" series if you want to borrow one, just let me know.
RRG:)…