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Badger History Bulletin - Fall 2002

View the complete Fall 2002 issue of Badger History Bulletin (PDF, 900KB)

Table of Contents

2002 National History Day Highlights Fall 2002 (Page 1)
Wisconsin students and teachers at the National NHD Competition!

Bobbie's Perspective: Of Journey's and New Beginnings (Page 2)
A reflection on the new format of BHB and materials relating to immigration to Wisconsin.

Teaching with Material Culture: The Immigrant Experience at the Wisconsin Historical Museum (Pages 3-6)
Related to the exhibit at the Wisconsin Historical Museum, this article highlights some of the artifacts and activities in the exhibit.

Linking Resources to Standards: Coming to Wisconsin: New Materials for Immigration History (Pages 7-9)
A preview of new materials from the Office of School Services and the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board relating to immigration history and how these resources address Wisconsin's Model Academic Standards for Social Studies.

Reviews

  • Homespun: Teaching Local History in Grades 6-12, Book reviewed by John De Rose (Page 11)
    This book is a resource for educators who want to incorporate local history into their curriculum.
  • Wisconsin State Capital: a Monument, a Masterpiece, Multimedia package reviewed by Linda Stelter (Page 11)
    This package includes a video, curriculum guide and CD-ROM designed to help students understand the capital through an interdisciplinary approach including social studies, mathematics, and science.

Dane County Cultural Tour (Page 12)
"Madison teacher Mark Wagler and UW-Madison folklorist Ruth Olson tell BHB readers about an amazing road trip that was the pinnacle of a year-long project, and it is the kind of project that could be replicated anywhere in the state."

Journey Through Wisconsin's Forests (Page 13)
The Changing of the Land: A Wisconsin Forest History Unit is a CD-ROM for fourth-grade classrooms covering forest history and issues.

Introducing a Friend of the Office of School Services; Landon Risteen (Page 13)

Wisconsin Folks: Teaching about Wisconsin through Arts and Culture (Page 13)
Wisconsin Folks is an on-line resource that explores the variety of cultures in the state, featuring the stories and work of individuals who practice cultural traditions important to their heritage.

Wisconsin History Day: Gearing up for NHD 2002-2003 (Page 14)
"Rights and Responsibilities in History," the 2002-2003 NHD annual theme.


 

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