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Author:

Dr. Janice Dore, Susan McGowan

Subject:

Humanities, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association

Collection:

Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

What were the distinguishing characteristics of the people of the Deerfield and their relationship with the land as illustrated through changes in lifestyles, economy, and governance? This curriculum is a semester-long course and is comprised of three units:
1. The Colonial Period 1680 – 1720
2. The Federal Period 1780-1820
3. The Progressive Era 1880-1920
Features of the Course:
• The course features an inquiry-based curriculum, based on constructivist learning theory.
• Students will learn to become historians, understanding the historical process by teasing out meaning through the use of historical evidence and conjecture.
• Students practice critical thinking skills.
• Students are actively involved at the center of their learning.
• Students are transcribing and analyzing primary documents.
• Technology integration is an integral part of the curriculum. Students are asked to use technology both as a tool for research and as a tool for creative presentations.
• Students are often assessed by using rubrics. The rubrics provide opportunities for students to self-evaluate their own work prior to submitting it for formal evaluation.
• Students are asked to participate in group work involving cooperative learning strategies.
• Students are continually being asked to write.
• Students have frequent practice using research skills.
• Students are expected to credit their sources of information.
• Students understand the importance of substantiating their statements with sources to corroborate their information/positions.
• Students are using organizational skills when presenting information.
• Students have an opportunity to creatively present their finished work.
• Students are graded using authentic assessments throughout the class.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Custom Permissions

Copyright Holder:

Copyright 2008 Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts