So many cool resources out there in cyberspace!<\/p>\n
Zinn Education Project<\/a> I have posted about this before, but it is awesome and worth a second mention! Great set of resources for “teaching a people’s history”-lesson plans and materials that can be searched by time period or by theme. Also has great lists of books, films, music, art, and more to use in history classrooms.<\/p>\n NOVA Mind Over Money<\/a> NOVA has so much awesome information on their site, with topics ranging from ancient worlds to outerspace! One really cool collection of resources on NOVA is called “Mind Over Money.” It has documentaries, articles, and more that focus on behavioral economics (a response to the financial situation in the US). I think this site is really helpful in highlighting the human element of economics.<\/p>\n Media That Matters<\/a> The Media That Matters Film Festival selects short films\/documentaries that illuminate issues of social justice. The videos are all available to watch online, and relate to a wide range of teaching topics! One of my favorites is called “Immersion” (from the 9th annual MTM Film Festival). It is a really compelling look at the experience of an English-language-learner student in regards to standardized testing. Could be used as a great jumping off point for teachers in a professional development workshop, or even to start a discussion with students.<\/p>\n Also, I love two resources that were already mentioned: Facing History and the Smithsonian website!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So many cool resources out there in cyberspace! Zinn Education Project I have posted about this before, but it is awesome and worth a second mention! Great set of resources for “teaching a people’s history”-lesson plans and materials that can … Continue reading