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The Histocrats' Bookshelf: July 2015
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We are experienced educators and history enthusiasts who share the joys of experiencing history and ways to bring that joy to the classroom. Wednesday, July 29, 2015. The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey by Rinker Buck. By Margaret Duncan, Ed.D. As a teacher, I have attempted to engage students in learning about the Oregon Trail in a variety of ways, including playing the Oregon Trail video game. So,. I was genuinely excited to read about Rinker Buck’s journey to travel the epic trail. The book can b...
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Chatting with the Histocrats: 7 Questions with Author and Archivist Valerie Frey
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Chatting with the Histocrats. We are experienced educators and history enthusiasts who share the joys of experiencing history and ways to bring that joy to the classroom. Tuesday, April 15, 2014. 7 Questions with Author and Archivist Valerie Frey. Valerie J. Frey is the former Manuscript Archivist for the Georgia Historical Society and former Education Coordinator for the Georgia Archives. She is now a writer and has co-authored several regional books related to Georgia history. Genealogy, local history,...
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Chatting with the Histocrats: March 2015
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Chatting with the Histocrats. We are experienced educators and history enthusiasts who share the joys of experiencing history and ways to bring that joy to the classroom. Sunday, March 1, 2015. Do you believe in Natural Rights? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. 7 Questions With Jon Hagadorn of 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories and Mysteries Podcast. Jeffery Wells, Professor and Author. 7 Questions with Dr. Herman Viola, Historian and Curator. Do you believe in Natural Rights?
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The Histocrats' Bookshelf: December 2014
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We are experienced educators and history enthusiasts who share the joys of experiencing history and ways to bring that joy to the classroom. Sunday, December 28, 2014. The Golden Age of Piracy has long been romanticized in popular culture, from at least the 18th century through the present. Tales of real characters like Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, and Calico Jack have become blurred with fictional characters of Long John Silver, Jack Sparrow, and Captain Blood. This book is a fast-paced history of them all.
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The Histocrats' Bookshelf: March 2015
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We are experienced educators and history enthusiasts who share the joys of experiencing history and ways to bring that joy to the classroom. Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Author Spotlight: Erik Larson. In the spirit of full disclosure, I have to admit that I haven’t yet read the three books I’m discussing below, but they are in my queue. Curse you Teaching for getting in the way of reading! However, I am very confident that I will enjoy them because I thoroughly enjoyed the Erik Larson works that I have read :.
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The Histocrats' Bookshelf: Introduction to Gaming in the Classroom
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We are experienced educators and history enthusiasts who share the joys of experiencing history and ways to bring that joy to the classroom. Introduction to Gaming in the Classroom. Gaming 101: How to Effectively Incorporate TableTop Games Into The Classroom. By Margaret Duncan, Ed.D. In October, I was able to share thoughts of incorporating games into the classroom with fellow teachers at the Georgia Council of Social Studies. An overview of games presented at GCSS, October 2013. So, Who am I? Teachers ...
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Histocrats in the Classroom: February 2015
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Histocrats in the Classroom. We are experienced educators and history enthusiasts who share the joys of experiencing history and ways to bring that joy to the classroom. Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Using Primary Documents to Examine the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Living in Metropolitan Atlanta, I am always struck by the depth of knowledge my students have about the Civil Rights Movement. All can easily tell you who Martin Luther King, Jr, is, as well as Rosa Parks. Amendment played in the movement. In order...
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Chatting with the Histocrats: August 2014
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Chatting with the Histocrats. We are experienced educators and history enthusiasts who share the joys of experiencing history and ways to bring that joy to the classroom. Tuesday, August 19, 2014. 7 Questions with David Madden, Founder of the National History Bee and Bowl. How and/or when did you get you hooked on history? What role does history play or has it played in your personal life? How is/How was history a part of your professional life/career? Why is studying/knowing history important? Kevin Shi...
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Histocrats: September 2014
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We are experienced educators and history enthusiasts who share the joys of experiencing history and ways to bring that joy to the classroom. Sunday, September 28, 2014. Taste the Tradition: Peanuts! There’s no escaping it in the South, especially in Georgia;. Summer means it’s boiled peanuts season. While it is now possible to purchase canned or bagged peanuts ready to heat and eat , nothing beats the good old fashioned peanut boil that has been a southern tradition since the 19. In rural Georgia and els...
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