Creator: Center for History and New Media | visit site
Grade Range: 8 - 11
Learn about children and youth in history through primary sources, case studies, and teaching modules available from this extensive site. As you begin your exploration of primary sources by world regions take the time to read the introductory essay that includes strategies for using these items successfully. Be sure to take advantage of the well-developed teaching modules including lesson plans, teaching strategies, and more.
In the Classroom
Save time with the ready-to-go, free resources found on this site during your studies of geography and cultures. Compare and contrast life in your area to those around the world. Modify classroom technology use by having students create maps using Zeemaps, <a href="/single.cfm?id=15592">reviewed here</a>. Zeemaps allows students to create audio recordings AND choose various locations on a map as they learn about children around the world.
At Home
Enjoy learning about children in history with your student. Use this site as a starting point for finding out about other cultures from around the world.
Tags
primary sources, Research, england, japan, south america, china, africa, slavery,
Subjects
Geography (US/World), History & Culture: Asia, History & Culture: China, History & Culture: Europe, History & Culture: Japan, History & Culture: Middle East, History & Culture: World, Social Studies, Social Studies,