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Howard Zinn's influential books have inspired students and activists of all ages, affirming the power of the people to influence the course of events. From the classic A People's History of the United States, to the primary sources in Voices of a People's History of the United States, to the stories of young leaders in A Young People's History of the United States, arises a symphony of our nation's original voices, an embodiment of the power of civil disobedience and dissent wherein lies our nation's true spirit of defiance and resilience.
In this teaching guide, history professor Gayle Olson-Raymer provides insight into how to apply Voices of a People's History of the United States and A Young People's History of the United States in the classroom. It includes questions for discussions, exams, and essays; creative ideas for in-class activities and group projects; and suggestions for teaching Voices alongside Zinn's A People's History of the United States.
In conjunction with the newly launched Zinn Education Projecta collaboration between Teaching for Change and Rethinking SchoolsOlson-Raymer's teaching guide will bring the writings of Howard Zinn to the most critical population: our youth.
Gayle Olson-Raymer is professor of history and education at Humboldt State University and a participating professor in the Teaching American History program in two California elementary and high school districts. She is the author of Terrorism: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective and Instructor's Manual for Alan Brinkley's American History: A Survey.
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Arming our youth with education: the essential teaching companion to Howard Zinn’s seminal books on our historyfor all ages.
Synopsis
Voices of a People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove is a symphony of our nation's original voices, an embodiment of the power of civil disobedience and dissent wherein lies our nation's true spirit of defiance and resilience.
In this teaching guide, Gayle Olson-Raymer provides insight into how to use this remarkable anthology in the classroom, including discussion, exam, and essay questions, creative ideas for in-class activities and group projects, and suggestions for teaching Voices alongside Zinn's A Peoples History of the United States.
With selected chapters written by Humboldt County AP teachers Jack Bareilles (McKinleyville High School), Natalia Boettcher (South Fork High School), Mike Benbow (Fortuna High School), Ron Perry (Eureka High School), Robin Pickering, Jennifer Rosebrook (Arcata High School), Colby Smart (Ferndale High School), and Robert Standish (South Fork High School)
About the Author
Gayle Olson-Raymer is professor of history and education at Humboldt State University and a participating professor in the Teaching American History program in two California elementary and high school districts. She is author of Terrorism: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective and Instructor's Manual for Alan Brinkley's American History: A Survey.