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Download full textLeistler, John D. – 1997
This paper discusses plays and companion art pieces suitable for use in the United States history classroom. After a poster from a production of Max Frisch's "Biedermann und die Brandstifter," the paper presents a list of 18 questions ("lenses") for the study of plays with a historical connection; a list of 15 plays for…
Descriptors: Art, Class Activities, Drama, History Instruction
Peer reviewedHenderson, Rodger C. – Journal of the Middle States Council for the Social Studies, 1989
Reports on a role-playing activity concerning the U.S. Constitutional Convention. Explains how the program evolved through discussion, planning, organization, research, rehearsal, dress rehearsal, and performance. Identifies ensuring that people read and understand the Constitution's contents and origins as the major reason for the activity.…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Drama, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
