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Researching The U.S. Role In Foreign Politics With The Bricker Amendement, Jeremiah Clabough
Researching The U.S. Role In Foreign Politics With The Bricker Amendement, Jeremiah Clabough
The Councilor: A National Journal of the Social Studies
The United States has always been conflicted about its role in international affairs. There are many historical examples where these divergent beliefs can be examined. One ideal topic students can research to analyze Americans’ conflicting beliefs about the country’s role in international affairs is the Bricker Amendment. In this article, I explore how activities about the Bricker Amendment allow high school students to examine different perspectives about the U.S. role in international affairs. The steps and resources needed to implement the activity in my article are provided.
Dramatic Monologues And The C3 Framework: An Oscar-Winning Pair, Rebecca Macon Bidwell
Dramatic Monologues And The C3 Framework: An Oscar-Winning Pair, Rebecca Macon Bidwell
The Councilor: A National Journal of the Social Studies
Dramatic monologues offer an innovative tool for social studies teachers to integrate exciting teaching practices that align with the C3 Framework published by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS, 2013). The author describes a form of dramatic monologues called historical brags and whines. These types of monologues engage students by allowing them to play the roles of historical figures. Students investigate and write in the voices and mannerisms of people from the past. These activities described in this article help students practice skills such as research and analysis as described in the C3 Framework. The necessary steps to …