The Teacher Resource for A Home in the Wilderness has now been released.
The Teacher Resource for A Home in the Wilderness explores the complex relationships between various Native American tribes and Dutch, English, and French settlers during the early colonial period. Developed by author and long-time social studies teacher, Amanda M. Cetas, in partnership with writer, story consultant, and former English teacher, Adriana R. King, this invaluable resource provides ready-made lessons tied to National Standards to develop critical thinking skills essential for preparing students for college and future careers.
Students will learn to evaluate primary and secondary source texts, examine an event or circumstance from various perspectives, determine point-of-view, develop habits of the mind, and critical thinking skills through engaging activities, projects, and simulations. Additional ideas for teachers and grading rubrics are also included.
Interested in the Teacher Resource for Thrown to the Wind?
This curriculum The Teacher Resource for Thrown to the Wind examines the religious wars of the 17th century manifested in France between the Catholic Church and Protestants. Other lessons compare the social, economic, and political institutions in France and the Netherlands, delve into the mythologies of Europe, studies the navigational innovations of the period, and explore the world of the golden age of piracy.
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