In the United States, the women's rights movement began with women demanding suffrage, or the right to vote, in the late nineteenth century. Over the next hundred years, this fight for equal rights would evolve and shift. Readers will trace the history of the women's rights movement through project-based learning. Students can model their own projects on those provided, including drawing maps, writing letters to important historical figures, and more. Vibrant photographs and enlightening sidebars enhance the background information and projects provided.
The Harlem Renaissance was a period of explosive artistic growth, led by African Americans in the 1920s when they faced legalized racism and segregation. In this informative book, readers will be introduced to project-based learning as well as exit projects involving the Harlem Renaissance, its political and cultural ramifications, and some of its important figures. Enlightening sidebars and vivid photographs make this important period accessible. The projects that students can model their own work on will inspire research and investigation.
The ancient civilizations that form the basis of our modern world first sprang up in the Eastern Hemisphere, in an area of the Middle East known as the Cradle of Civilization. Through project-based learning, this insightful book examines the history of the Eastern Hemisphere and how it was shaped by trading, wars, and colonialism. Readers can model their own exit projects on those provided in the book, and colorful photographs and special sidebars enhance their understanding of this important region of the globe.
The Western Hemisphere, spanning from the Americas to Eastern Europe, consists of many cultures, some of which have attempted to claim dominance at various points in history. The history of the Western Hemisphere is, thus, also a history of colonialism and imperialism. In this book, readers will examine the history of these cultures and their relationships from the dawn of modern history until today through project-based learning. Students can model their own exit projects on those provided, while vivid photographs and revealing sidebars enhance their learning of the material.
The U.S. Constitution is one of the most important documents in the world, if not the most important document in the history of the United States. It is the U.S. Constitution that spells out citizens' rights, and there is still much debate today about its interpretation in the legislative process of the United States. In this edifying resource, readers will examine the U.S. Constitution and the rights it affords American citizens through project-based learning. Students can model their own exit projects on and be inspired by those included in this book, which examine the document using historical, political, legal, and anthropological lenses.
New pedagogical trends encourage students to be proactive, developing and carrying out projects for in-depth curricular topics in great detail. Many states require "exit projects," to demonstrate mastery over a curricular subject before completing middle school. This series meets that demand, offering examples of engaging, investigative projects closely aligned to state middle school social studies standards. Project examples explore critical periods of U.S. history, teaching readers how to develop an independent project to explore key questions related to their favorite unit. They will learn how to develop a project and prepare displays or presentations to share their discoveries. Features include: Each book provides 10 to 15 exit projects in line with project-based learning, which is an emerging trend in middle school curricular standards. Subjects correlate closely to state social studies curricular topics on U.S. history. Approach to projects is aligned with the mandates of the C3 Social Studies Framework.
"A remarkable collection. The chapters provide extremely useful information on a range of social movements generally not well covered in academic work--and the coverage is provided by people who are either activists within the movements themselves or long-time supporters."--Wendy Wolford, University of North Carolina "An original, unique, and excellent collection. The book has great theoretical value and political relevance."--Saturnino M. Borras Jr., Saint Mary's University (Halifax) All across Latin America, rural peoples are organizing in support of broadly distinct but interrelated issues. Food sovereignty, agrarian reform, indigenous and women’s rights, sustainable development, fair trade, and immigration issues are the focus of a large number of social movements found in countries such as Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Brazil, and Peru. The contributors to Rural Social Movements in Latin America include academic researchers as well as social movement leaders who are seeking to effect change in their countries and communities. As a group they are at the forefront of some of the most critical environmental, social, and political issues of the day. This volume highlights the central role these movements play in opposition to the neoliberal model of development and offers fresh insights on emerging alternatives at the local, national, and hemispheric level. It also illustrates and analyzes the similarities--notably the struggle for sustainable livelihoods--as well as the difference among these various peasant, indigenous, and rural women's movements.
A seasoned political analyst and strategist argues why the U.S. must elect a woman president now and lays out a plan of action to make it happen. Yes. She. Can. Vote Her In addresses the unrealized dream of millions of American women: electing our first woman president. It makes the case for the urgency of women attaining equal executive power at all levels, including the presidency, and offers a comprehensive strategy for every woman to be a part of this campaign—the most important of our lifetimes. Women are wildly underrepresented at every level of the U.S. government: federal, state, and local. Research has shown that women in executive government positions are far more likely than men to commit to policies that benefit women, girls, and other marginalized groups. So, after centuries of underrepresentation, it’s clear: our best bet for creating a system that is more fair, balanced, and just for everyone is electing our first Madam President—as soon as we can. Vote Her In is organized around the inspirational messages seen on protest signs carried at the record-breaking 2017 Chicago Women’s March. Part One outlines the case for why we need to mobilize now, and Part Two provides a clear strategy for how to do it. Each chapter in Part Two includes an action plan that women can complete to help each other (or themselves) attain political power and work toward electing our first woman president. Author Rebecca Sive draws on her decades of political experience to create this crucial book, which empowers every American man, woman, and child who cares about our nation’s democratic future to harness their collective power in the run-up to 2020 and, at last, form a more perfect union. Praise for Rebecca Sive’s Vote Her In “Rebecca astutely explores a critical question: If we believe in justice for every American, will we work to elect women to public offices across the country, including the presidency? We must!” —Lisa Madigan, former attorney general, Illinois “Sive takes her years of dedication to advancing women’s political careers and causes and turns them into a call to action?along with some of the practical tools needed for real and rapid progress.” —Katherine Baicker, dean, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy “Far too few women, especially women of color, have the opportunity to become political leaders. Let’s #VoteHerIn, as Sive’s inspirational guide so powerfully argues.” —Kimberly M. Foxx, state’s attorney, Cook County, Illinois
The fourth volume of 'The Griffith Project' looks at the films produced by D.W.Griffith at the Biograph Company in 1910. There were 86 films in all and they represent a period of creativity for the director, and they have been systematically analyzed in this volume.
