Doing History: Investigating With Children in Elementary and Middle Schools

by Linda S. Levstik, Keith C. Barton

Doing History offers a unique perspective on history instruction in the elementary and middle grades. Through case studies of teachers and students in diverse classrooms and from diverse backgrounds, the text shows children engaging in authentic h

Genres: Teaching

240 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1996

Reviews

[Shannon]

This book offers great philosophical reasons for teaching history in a new way. It also lists skills, projects and resources that offer diverse perspectives on history. I really appreciate the emphasis on the arts at the end.

[Jonathan]

This is a great book. Barton does a great job of working to get teachers to understand how students han engage in authentic historical inquiry. If I had any critique it would be this: What is the end-purpose of getting students to "Do History?" I think I disagree with Barton's rationale for the purpose, so the outcomes look a little different, but this book remains a fantastic resource for any history teacher.

[Kat Genevieve]

hefty but great info