love2read Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 the usual literature linked, textbook, unit study that we normally hear about. Does anyone use concepts such as -change -freedom -man's thirst for meaning -etc. while studying a time period? There are usually questions that touch on those subjects in middle school and up textbooks, but I'm wondering about looking at one or more of those issues in depth throughout the whole year. Anyone? Please, tell me about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 the usual literature linked, textbook, unit study that we normally hear about. Does anyone use concepts such as-change -freedom -man's thirst for meaning -etc. while studying a time period? There are usually questions that touch on those subjects in middle school and up textbooks, but I'm wondering about looking at one or more of those issues in depth throughout the whole year. Anyone? Please, tell me about it. How are these not unit studies? There are tons of thematic unit studies centered around revolution, freedom, etc. Have you looked at the Jackdaw site? It might be a good start for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 I understand what you're saying and years ago we used Konos, which built on some of those topics with younger kids. I'm considering this with older children and most of the material I've looked at are more topical. I have a few jackdaws that cover a short span of history with primary documents, but they don't lend themselves to evaluating a "global concept" with a critical eye. (Using the term global concept for lack of a better phrase.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I've found that different periods of history have certain overriding themes. So as we read and study each book, we refer to those themes. So you might ask "how is the concept of freedom addressed in xyz? Is it referred to specifically? Is it understood as an underlying concept? Is it ignored or contradicted?" So you would take these themes and relate them yourself to the books you study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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