Having analyzed how decisions made 150 years ago
still impact us today, my students are more likely to
be purposeful and thoughtful in their own civic involvement.
Thanks for the great lesson!
----Amy Grant, middle school social studies teacher, Dexter, MI
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Amy Grant's story is just one of the many testimonials we received about our lesson "
Reconstructing the South: A Role Play
." Published just a year ago, the stories from the classroom have been a testament to the power of teaching people's history.
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The most powerful aspect occurred during our debrief after. The sudden realization across the room that somehow things are not all that different today swept the room like a wave. As if they all got it at once. And then the hands started shooting up left and right as everyone wanted to speak.
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Paul Bach, high school social studies teacher, Potterville, MI
After students got the hang of the role play, the action took off. Students were arguing constructively with each other about the issues. This lesson really sparked the excitement for learning within my students!
----Brittany Berger, junior high school social studies teacher, Dickinson, North Dakota
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