Everyday Life in a New England Town
- Author:
- Bette Schmitt, Mary Gene Devlin
- Subject:
- Humanities, Social Sciences
- Institution Name:
- Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association
- Collection:
- Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association
- Grade Level:
- Primary
- Abstract:
In the The Turns of the Centuries: Everyday Life in a New England Town, 1680-1920, students learn the basic skills needed to "read" primary and secondary sources, including a broad array of documents, maps, images, and buildings, to see what they can reveal about the characteristics of everyday life in Deerfield, MA over three century turns. At the same time, they learn the historical background of each era so that the source materials will be understood in the proper context. Then, they use what they have learned to analyze the ways the town has changed since its beginning. The unit progresses chronologically through the three century turns, covering the periods 1680-1720, 1780-1820, and 1880-1920. This unit is lengthy, encompassing 15 separate lessons, some of which have many parts. However, it is designed in such a way that smaller groups of lessons can easily be extracted and used independently. Use the lessons and accompanying materials to suit your teaching needs.
- 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
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