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How to Evaluate Online Sources, thanks to NCSS
It’s high time students stop mining Wikipedia for their research projects. Without adequate library resources, the Internet is often a kid’s only avenue for research. Yet even teachers get frustrated trying to figure out what sites are useful and what … Continue reading
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This Day in History 4/6: Matthew Henson and Robert Peary Reach the North Pole…in THAT order
For years, we have attempted to correct a myth held in many classrooms. Textbooks, history books and the like have propogated the myth that on April 6, 1909, Commander Robert Peary was the first man to reach the North Pole. … Continue reading
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A Lesson on WWII Primary Sources; or, how eBay Finds some Educational Value
New websites are like new toys. We can’t seem to find enough ways to play with them until they either break or get discarded for the next big thing. In the early 2000s, eBay was my new toy—and a purchase … Continue reading →
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