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May 21st, 2012History in the Movies!
May 10th, 2012Hi! It’s Thursday, May 10, 2012 and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
History in the Movies
Age Range: 10 and up (parents should preview and supervise)
Do you supplement history studies by watching historical films like epics, biopics, period pieces, and true-life stories? Films set in the past can help students visualize a particular era or period in time – but are they historically accurate? At this website, university history professor, Cathy Schultz, Ph.D., comments on the accuracy of over 50 historical films.
This site is an archive of Ms. Schultz’s syndicated newspaper column in which she explains if history really happened the way it is depicted in films. It’s a terrific resource that can enhance the use of films to further learning.
When you get to the site you’ll see an introduction and some featured news items and headlines. Use the vertical menu “Film List” on the left side of the page to locate a film of interest. NOTE: The movies include a variety ratings from PG through R. Some of the film titles include:
- 300
- The Alamo
- The Aviator
- Cinderella Man
- DaVinci Code
- Dreamgirls
- Elizabeth: the Golden Age
- Flags of our Fathers
- The King’s Speech
- Last Samurai
- The Men Who Stare at Goats
- National Treasure
- Oliver Twist
- Pride and Prejudice
- Pirates of the Caribbean 2
- Walk the Line
- We Are Marshall
Click on any film title and a new page opens to the article that exposes the truth and the fiction depicted in the movie.
Don’t miss “Resources for teaching with historical films” that is directly above the “Film List” on the menu. You’ll find links to more sites that list and discuss historical films. In fact, one of the links leads to content by Paul Halsall of the University of North Florida who provides questions to ask as you watch and review a film including:
- What seems to be accurate in the film? What sources are you using to assess accuracy?
- What liberties does the film take with the past? Why?
- What, if any, modern point is the film trying make?
By the way, ClickScholar Cie recommended “HistoryAndMovies.com” an ad-supported entertainment and reference website that provides a free directory of historical movies indexed according to “Time Periods” including:
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Rome
- Middle Ages
- Viking Age
- British Empire/Europe
- American History
Just click on a time period and a new page opens with a menu of movie titles. Each listing includes information about the film along with a video clip or trailer. Movies on this list are rated from G to R.
Again, this is a helpful resource for finding movies to supplement history studies. Parents, as always, should preview the site and supervise Internet access.
Cinco de Mayo – The Battle of Puebla & More!
May 4th, 2012Hi! It’s Friday, May 4, 2012 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!
Note: The following websites may be slow to load due to the volume of traffic they’ll receive over the Cinco de Mayo holiday. if you experience difficulty, just be patient and try again or wait and try visiting the sites during ”off” hours. Hope that helps! :)
Recommended Website:
The Orange County Register: Cinco de Mayo
Age Range: 9 and up (with parental supervision)
May 5th is Cinco de Mayo and at this ad-supported website you can take a short, virtual tour of the historic events that the Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates.
When you get to the website just click on the “start” button to begin the presentation. If this motivates you to want to learn more, you may enjoy these ad-supported websites as well:
Cinco de Mayo Lesson
Get a free lesson, printable worksheet, and crossword puzzle.
History.com
Enjoy a series of video clips about Cinco de Mayo and Mexican history, heritage, and culture. You’ll find information on the Aztecs, Mayans, and Montezuma and Cortez. You can also watch video clips explaining how salsa, refried beans, and tequila are made.
PBS Interactive Timeline of the History of Mexico
This is a terrific timeline highlighting important events in Mexico’s history.
Virtual Field Trip to Potato Chip Factory!
April 27th, 2012Hi! It’s Friday, April 27, 2012 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website
Cape Cod Potato Chips Factory: OnlineTour
Age Range: 5 and up (with parental Supervision)
At this website you can watch a multi-media video tour of the Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory to see how potato chips are made from spud to delicious snack food.
When you get to the site you can read the history of the factory. Then, click on “Watch the Online Factory Tour” in the far, right margin of the page. A new screen opens where the video tour begins. Be sure to turn on your speakers to hear the narrator and listen to the music.
Social Studies – Africa!
April 26th, 2012Hi! It’s Thursday, April 26, 2012 and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History: African Voices
Age Range: 9 and up (approximately, with parental supervision)
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History sponsors this website as a companion to a permanent exhibit on the influence of Africa’s countries and people on global history and culture. In this multi-media virtual exhibit you can explore Africa’s history and culture though art objects and textiles and enjoy video and sound clips that include interviews, folk tales, songs, and oral epics that are part of Africa’s rich cultural heritage.
When you get to the site you’ll see a scrolling menu on the right side of your screen that includes:
*History – Follow an interactive timeline that explores Africa’s history from ancient to modern times including the Nile Valley, Slave Trade, Colonialism, South Africa, and the continent’s tragedies and triumphs.
*Themes – Explore Africa’s diversity, its environment, and people through museum collections that tell evocative stories. Watch and hear African’s comment on their history and culture including literature, proverbs, and music. Themes include:
- Wealth in Africa
- Market Crossroads
- Working In Africa
- Living in Africa
- Kongo Crossroads
- Global Africa
You’ll also find a photo-exhibit that explores African religions and carvings of various deities. Don’t miss the “Learning Center” where you’ll find links to further learning materials about Africa on the Web.
Free Reading & Writing Activities for K-12!
April 25th, 2012Hi! It’s Wednesday, April 25, 2012 and time for Language Arts at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
ThinkQuest: Write On Reader
Age Range: 5-18 (Grades K-12, with parental supervision)
ThinkQuest offers this remarkable archive of activities to help students of all ages acquire a love of reading and writing. When you get to the site you will meet your guides, Buster Book and Penny Pencil. They may seem kind of childish for older students but don’t let that¬ fool you — the content here is for all ages. Below them, you will see a menu that includes:
*Favorite Book Surveys — See the polling results (divided by boy/girl preference and by grade level) of students’ favorite books, illustrators, and authors.
*How A Book Is Made — Discover how a traditional book is published. Learn how to make your own book and get it published!
*Writing — This is a highlight of the site. Read the history of writing and then follow step-by-step instructions for how to create a quality piece of writing.
*Literary Awards — Find out what designations like “Newbery,” “Caldecott,” “Young Reader’s Choice,” and other awards mean and how they can help you choose interesting books to read.
*Word Games — Play all kinds of interactive word games including crossword puzzles, scrabble, Mad Libs, and more.
*Expert Advice — Read interviews with authors, illustrators, editors, technical writers, librarians and others whose careers are centered aro und reading and writing.
*Helping Others — Get suggestions on how to develop reading and writing skills — especially for those who struggle with either or both.
This is a remarkable resource – bookmark it to return again and again.
