Creative Ways to Teach the Mysteries of History : Volume II

The purpose of Creative Ways to Teach the Mysteries of History, Volume 2 is simple—to make the teaching and learning of history a powerful and enjoyable experience in the classroom. All too often students say that history is the most boring subject they have at school. This volume will change the image of history for students and offer teachers an opportunity to go beyond the regular textbook. It focuses on: ·A variety of active teaching ideas ·Ideas on how to get students excited about history ·How-to-do-it brainstorms for teachers ·Neat ways to have students grapple with the major problems and issues humanity has faced throughout history ·Innovative ways to help students see the relevance of major people, events, and ideas of the past to today