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Book cover image of Jump Back in Time: A Living History Resource by Carol Peterson

Authors: Carol Peterson, Carol Peterson
ISBN-13: 9781591580676, ISBN-10: 1591580676
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group, Incorporated
Date Published: January 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Carol Peterson

Author and illustrator, CAROL PETERSON holds a degree in International Relations from the University of California at Davis. Her unique hands-on approach to teaching stems from her studies of history, geography, sociology, economics, and political science combined with her devotion to instilling in kids the joy of learning. Over the past ten years, thousands of children have enjoyed the many educational activities Carol has developed for schools, scouting groups, and childrens charities. Carol lives in California with her husband and two teenage children.

Book Synopsis

As if they were in a time machine, students will be able to immerse themselves in an historical period, learning firsthand what it was like to live during that time.

Table of Contents

Ch. 1Bringing History to Life1
Ch. 2Ancient Cultures Day5
Start the Day as a Group8
Welcome to the Ancient Near East17
Welcome to Ancient Egypt22
Welcome to Ancient China27
Welcome to Ancient Greece31
Welcome to Ancient Rome35
Welcome to Ancient Mesoamerica39
End the Day as a Group44
Ch. 3Native American Culture Day47
Start the Day as a Group49
Into the Woods - Welcome to the Eastern Woodlands52
Five Civilized Tribes - Welcome to the Southeast56
Where the Buffalo Roam - Welcome to the Plains61
Pueblo People - Welcome to the Southwest65
Hills and Valleys - Welcome to the Great Basin, Plateau, and California70
Totems and Tales - Welcome to the Northwest Coast75
Mukluk Mania - Welcome to the Subarctic and Arctic80
End the Day as a Group85
Ch. 4Colonial America Day87
Start the Day as a Group89
Colonial Home Life95
Colonial Business and School Life104
Colonial Living110
Colonial Fun and Games118
End the Day as a Group127
Ch. 5Pioneer Day131
Start the Day as a Group133
Westward Ho! - The Journey137
Home on the Range - Life in the Old West144
Mission Makers - Spanish Unit149
Golden Legacy - Chinese Unit155
Hunters and Gatherers - Native American Unit159
A New Way to Go - Railroads163
End the Day as a Group173
App. 1Sample Rotation Schedule175
App. 2Master Volunteer Schedule177
App. 3Letter to Parents179
App. 4Reminder Notice to Volunteers180
App. 5Notice Confirming Volunteers181
Glossary183
Bibliography187
Index189
About the Author193

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