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Johnson, Anne E.; Cooper, Adam Merton – 1996
This book provides a guide to the study of genealogy, or family history, through the use of historical documents, artifacts, and private records. Intended mainly for students who wish to trace their family roots, it also can be used by anyone interested in the lives of African Americans throughout the years. Suggestions on how to find records that…
Descriptors: African History, Blacks, Family History, Foreign Countries
Johnson, Anne E. – 1996
This book offers a guide to the study of genealogy, or family history, through the use of historical documents, artifacts, and private records. Intended mainly for students who wish to trace their family roots, the book also can be used by anyone interested in the lives of British Americans throughout the years. Chapters describe how to find…
Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Family History, Foreign Countries, Genealogy
Rollyson, Carl Sokolnicki; Paddock, Lisa Olson – 1996
This book offers a guide to the study of genealogy, or family history, through the use of historical documents, artifacts, and private records. Intended mainly for students who wish to trace their family roots, the book also can be used by anyone interested in the lives of Polish Americans throughout the years. Chapters describe how to find…
Descriptors: Family History, Foreign Countries, Genealogy, Global Education
Kodama-Nishimoto, Michi; And Others – 1984
The Ethnic Studies Oral History Project of the University of Hawaii recorded and preserved interviews with 250 older Hawaiian working people and selected the 12 most representative life narratives to make up this book. According to an introduction, the 12 were chosen for their portrayal of everyday life and work, their articulation of attitudes…
Descriptors: Ethnic Groups, Family History, Hawaiians, Laborers
Hickey, M. Gail – 1999
This book aims to motivate children to learn about history and social studies by beginning with what they already know--from home life, family life, ethnic/cultural life--and then building on that personal knowledge by adding information from family and community resources. The book includes activities that can help the teacher show students that…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Elementary Education, Family History, History Instruction
McCall, Ava L.; Ristow, Thelma – 2003
United States state history is a required component of the upper elementary social studies curriculum in all 50 states. Noting that few resources exist on the subject of state history, this book aims to show teachers how to plan a state unit using a culturally relevant, social constructivist pedagogy with connections to literacy, a focus on…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Constructivism (Learning), Culturally Relevant Education, Curriculum Development
