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Download full textOhrn, Deborah Gore, Ed. – Goldfinch: Iowa History for Young People, 1992
This periodical issue focuses on the theme of diaries, and includes excerpts from the diaries of Iowa children who lived at different times in history. The following features are included: Dear Diary; Eliza's Journey Across the Plains; The Vacation Diary; Children's Diaries; How to Keep a Diary; Soldiering Diary; Slang Game; Diary Detective Game;…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Diaries, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Hardesty, Carolyn, Ed. – Goldfinch, 1990
This issue of the "Goldfinch" focuses on the family farm of the past. All aspects of farm life are covered: what was grown on farms, how the chores were done and who was responsible for them, what the houses were like, and what tools and equipment were used. Comparisons are made between modern farms and farms of 50 or 150 years ago, and…
Descriptors: Change, Elementary Education, Family (Sociological Unit), Farmers
Welsh, Barbara, Comp. – 1987
Produced to help Maryland schools and community organizations commemorate National Women's History Month, this resource unit may also be used throughout the year to teach about women's history. Part 1 contains general information about women's contributions to social reform and an overview of the women's rights movement. Part 2 includes…
Descriptors: Biographies, Class Activities, Community Education, Curriculum Enrichment
Kent State Univ., OH. Ohio Literacy Resource Center. – 2003
This document is a compilation of 74 items that were written by Ohio adult basic and literacy education students and presented at the Sixth Annual Ohio Writers' Conference. The compilation is organized in seven sections titled as follows: (1) "Beautiful Ohio: Visions of What Used to Be" (7 poems and essays commemorating famous historical…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Conferences
Kent State Univ., OH. Ohio Literacy Resource Center. – 2001
This document is a compilation of 33 pieces of writing presenting Ohio adult basic and literacy education (ABLE) students' perspectives of community and personal history. The items included in the compilation were written by ABLE students across Ohio in celebration of Ohio History Day. The compilation is organized in five sections as follows: (1)…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
Kent State Univ., OH. Ohio Literacy Resource Center. – 2002
This document is a compilation of 25 pieces of writing presenting Ohio adult basic and literacy education (ABLE) students' perspectives of community and personal history. The items included in the compilation were written by ABLE students across Ohio. The compilation is organized in three sections as follows: (1) people (9 items, including a…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
