Our Century--1920-1930
Publication Information
Author:  Hill, Prescott	Illustrator:
Title:  Our Century--1920-1930	Date:  1993
Publisher:  Gareth Stevens	City:  Milwaukee, WI
ISBN, paperback:  0-8368-1034-1	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:
General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction, reference
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
Summary:
This is a series of short articles about life, events, and people who made news in the decade of the 20s. (Teachers should note that no African-American history is reported.)
Teaching Ideas:
Since the book covers so many history topics, it would serve as a good introduction to the time period. In addition, the short (1-2 page) "chapters" might entice students who do not like history. Individual articles can be excerpted for use with other units (e.g., WW II, Lindbergh, US Presidents, the law). Articles lend themselves to most nonfiction teaching strategies, especially Herringbone. Map study could focus on how the world has changed since the 1920s. Students might also want to locate the countries mentioned in the book on a globe or map. Statistics mentioned in the book can be compared to their counterparts today, which might result in some interesting math lessons. Among other WWW links, try www.historyplace.com/worldwar2 and www.worldbook.com/fun/aviator/html/avvb.htm
Teaching Strategies:
Herringbone    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/herringbone.pdf
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