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I have a global studies teacher who is doing a project with students (which they will share as a jigsaw activity), where students begin researching a region of the world, and a theme. His description: "students would be in groups of 5 or so, and each student would research a theme for that region. The point is for them to learn both geography, and chronology. They will make a map of what's going on in their region with their region group, and create a timeline of what went on for their theme groups. For the themes, the idea is they construct a narrative of history such as "the history of the world is the history of technology," or "the history of the world is the history of social inequality." The regions are: Africa, Middle East, Europe, Americas, East Asia, and South Asia themes are: technology social ineqality/classes nature/natural disasters/disease ideas/religions/beliefs wars/governments/states I am new to this school, and so haven't had a lot of time to check out the resources available. I know that more than just the World Book and Lands and People will be required for such a project. I would appreciate and and all suggestions of materials that would make this project successful -- books, databases (we have access to some great ones through the public library), and specialized websites. Thanks in advance! Rena Deutsch, Librarian Seward Park Campus Schools 350 Grand Street New York, NY 10011 renadeutsch@att.net -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/436 - Release Date: 9/1/2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------