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2016 Service-Learning Symposium: History Comes to Life in the Cemetery! Teach 8th Grade History on a Field Trip to a Headstone…

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History Comes to Life in the Cemetery! Teach 8th Grade History on a Field Trip to a Headstone…

Author: Dr. Sarah R. Hartman

Abstract:

This poster presentation will demonstrate a journey back in time through a “living history” cemetery tour as you experience lessons Teacher Candidates created from connecting history of headstones and public research to chosen 8th grade Georgia history social studies standards. See how they made history come alive in an engaging manner for 8th grade students, while also integrating other content into their lessons!