Category Archives: History

Teaching Memo: Holocaust Education 7-Week Unit of Study

Posted on 2021/04/06 by Steve Capone

“So here it is – I’ve built this unit. It’s the plan I bring with me into a 7-week course on the Holocaust with my current sixth graders…” Continue reading →

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The Plebs and NCSS 2018

Posted on 2018/11/30 by Steve Capone

This year, I’m making my first visit to the National Council for the Social Studies conference. On Saturday, I’m presenting some materials to attendees around a group of lessons I have built around a simulation activity to help kids learn … Continue reading →

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A Brief Political History of Georgia (the Republic of)

Posted on 2017/07/18 by Steve Capone

Georgia is a land between political cultures. I’m not really sure if it’s a part of Asia or Europe, and I suppose the arbitrariness of such distinctions shows itself in the answer of the hour. If you ask Russia, its … Continue reading →

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