Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Crosswords

http://www.puzzle-maker.com/CW/index-old.htm?UserChoseOldPuzzleMaker

Link to a website to create crossword puzzles.

Boston Riots 1974



This photograph is perhaps the most well-known from the riots that occurred in Boston in 1974 over the decision to bus students between neighborhoods. This photo could be an excellent discussion starter by asking the students to come up with a caption for the photograph.

Boston Busing Riots 1974 (Student Produced)

History Writing Rubric




This is a rubric I use to assess student writing (specifically essay writing). It is adopted from a rubric used to assess the AP free response questions.

Civil Rights Video Clip





This clip is from the series "Eyes on the Prize" and centers around the Emmitt Till story (1955).