Full Description
This book introduces a thematic approach to social history that connects the past to the daily lives of students. Historical overviews of vacation and manners spanning from the ancient world to twentieth century United States provide detailed context for the teacher, emphasize issues related to social class, sex and gender, and popular culture, and examine the methods of social historians. Four unique primary source sets, reading guides, and essential/compelling questions for students are provided that encourage inquiry learning and the development of critical literacy skills aligned with the Common Core Standards for Literacy and the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards. Each themed chapter includes suggestions for extending each theme to current events, the local community through placed-based education, and across content areas for interdisciplinary instruction. The final chapter provides guidance on how to research additional historical themes, locate relevant primary sources, and prepare themed lessons and units.
Contents
Dedication
Author's Note
Chapter 1: Social History and Thematic Instruction
Why Social History?
Key Concepts Related to the Study of Social History
Thematic Instruction
Chapter 2: Vacations
Defining the Concept of Travel for Leisure
Was Medieval Pilgrimage a Vacation?
Vacationing in American History
In the Classroom: Introducing the Theme
Extending the Theme
Additional Resources
Chapter 3: Manners and Etiquette
The Vocabulary of Proper Behavior
Relationships to Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology
The Eighteenth Century Dilemma - Does Outward Behavior Reflect Inner Beliefs?
Etiquette in the United States
In the Classroom: Introducing the Theme
Extending the Theme
Additional Resources
Chapter 4: Exploring More Themes
Choosing a Theme
How to Research a Theme
Keep the End in Mind: The Essential Question
Doing the Research - Secondary Sources
Doing the Research - Locating Primary Sources
Reading and Interpreting the Primary Sources
Creating Themed Units and Lessons
References
Index
