This primary source kit supports the study of history in the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Each primary source selected for the kit, whether it be a photograph, a broadside, a map, or a private letter, reflects a meaningful part of the state of Maryland and U.S. history. The kit provides educators with an opportunity to use primary…

Justifies reasons for using an annual theme in National History Day, and suggests guidelines for selecting a topic. Stresses the importance of the last two words, "in History," urging students to keep historical context in mind. Emphasizes that current events should be considered within the historical milieu and illustrates ways that…

Intended primarily for students in the humanities and social sciences at the University of California, Riverside, this text offers an integrated approach to library research strategies and basic bibliographic resources which is also applicable in other research libraries. The text is designed to provide the basis for a formal course in library…

This book presents 38 research shortcuts: (1) "Decide Who You're Researching For"; (2) "Make Sure You Know What Your Topic Is"; (3) "Isolate the Purpose of Your Research"; (4) "Keep Your Topic's Time Requirements Under Control"; (5) "Pick Out the Correct Working Title"; (6) "Prepare a Preliminary Outline"; (7) "Turn Your Research Needs into…

This book contains 30 accounts that depict important moments throughout the American Revolution. Some focus on famous historical characters but most focus on common citizens who participated in significant events. Overall, the accounts represent the wide range of voices and factions from the War. The accounts are organized chronologically. Each…

This magazine provides resources and models for the study of Indiana state and local history to encourage students to know more about the history of their communities and the state of Indiana. It is aimed at readers of all ages. The topics featured in this issue are: land, people, governance, emblems, heritage, commerce and industry, and…

This handout is designed for students at Howard Community College who wish to earn upper-level credit in psychology through independent study or self-directed learning (SDL). Section I explains the differences between independent study, which involves the student meeting the instructor's course objectives through independent writing and research…

Information for preparing technical reports is presented in this guide. This information includes: (1) descriptions of a technical report, an abstract, and a technical paper; (2) guidelines for writing abstracts and technical reports; (3) guidelines for developing an outline; (4) a sample student report format; and (5) a technical report appearing…

This volume is an experimental edition for a high school course in the theory of matrices and vectors. One of the basic aims is to demonstrate the structure of mathematics. Another criterion is to provide some tools that will be useful in the student's transition from school to college. A last objective is that the intellectually vigorous students…

Describes a secondary school teacher resource package based on the development of a southern Ontario community, St. John's. The sequential program is designed to develop history and geography research skills. A sample lesson is provided. (KC)

This guide for Merrimack High School in Merrimack, New Hampshire was written to help ease demands on teachers' time and to improve the quality of papers through standardization of format. The authority used for the guide is the 2nd edition of the "MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers" published in 1984, which teaches the methods…

Intended for high school students, this guide for writing the research paper consists of three parts. The first part deals with the research process and includes seven steps: choosing and limiting a topic, finding and examining materials, making bibliography cards, notetaking, writing the outline and paper, using footnotes and endnotes, and typing…

Charles Dickens' novel, "A Tale of Two Cities," does not waste a word in telling a touching, suspenseful tale set against the background of one of the bloodiest events in history, the French Revolution. This casebook's collection of historical documents, collateral readings, and commentary will promote interdisciplinary study of the…

The "philosophes" of the Enlightenment Period were a group of free (different) thinkers who offered commentary on societal issues. Often, they were like one of today's social commentators suggesting reforms for the political system. Since the United States during the era of the Revolutionary War was seeking reform of what they considered…

Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes encountered the Aztecs in 1519 and conquered them in 1521, claiming their empire for Spain. He then destroyed the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan and rebuilt a Spanish city in its ruins. In this lesson plan, it is the year 1527 and an Independent Counsel has been chosen by the College of Cardinals of the Catholic…