Visit Dallas

One of the most memorable historical destinations I have ever been to is The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.  It is a must-visit destination for history buffs, and anyone interested in the events that shaped America in the 20th century. The museum is located in Dallas, Texas, and is dedicated to preserving the memory of President John F. Kennedy and the events surrounding his assassination in 1963.

The Sixth Floor Museum provides a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in American history. It is the only museum dedicated to the assassination of President Kennedy and provides a comprehensive look at the events that led up to the tragedy. They have a collection of original artifacts related to the assassination, including photographs, documents, and artifacts from that day.

The Sixth Floor Museum serves as a memorial to President Kennedy and a tribute to his legacy. Visitors can pay their respects to the late president and learn about his life and achievements.

If you travel to Dallas, we recommend this website to check out the Sixth Floor Museum: https://www.jfk.org/

Bloom’s Taxonomy

 

Do you actively utilize Bloom’s Taxonomy in class? How does it impact your teaching? 

Bloom’s Taxonomy is a classification of learning objectives within education that can be used to write educational goals, develop curriculum, and assess learning. It was developed by Benjamin Bloom and a group of educators in the 1950s. The taxonomy is often depicted as a pyramid, with the more complex levels of learning at the top and the more basic levels at the bottom. The levels of the taxonomy are:

  1. Remembering: recalling previously learned material
  2. Understanding: comprehending the meaning of the material
  3. Applying: using the material in a new way
  4. Analyzing: breaking down the material into parts and understanding their relationships
  5. Evaluating: making judgments about the value of the material based on a set of criteria
  6. Creating: using the material to create something new.

The taxonomy is often used in education to create lesson plans and assessments that involve higher levels of thinking and help students develop more advanced cognitive skills.

Visit Pearl Harbor

One of the best trips we have ever taken was when my husband and I went to Oahu in Hawaii. While many people view Hawaii as a must see “bucket list” destination for the breathtaking views, as history lovers its likely your main destination is Pearl Harbor. As with most historical experiences, Pearl Harbor is a somber reminder of monumental sacrifice. You can’t help but feel the weightiness and significance of the site of this historical event that propelled the USA into another global conflict when you visit this place, especially if you take a tour of the USS Arizona Memorial. If you do decide to visit, you can also see the USS Missouri, were the treaty between the USA and Japan was signed, bringing an end to the Pacific Front Conflict. So, in one visit, you can simultaneously see where WW II began and ended for the USA. There are very few places we say are a “must see,” but Pearl Harbor is for sure one of them!

For more information on Pearl Harbor, click here: https://www.pearlharborhistoricsites.org/

 

Free worksheets on Napoleon & the Congress of Vienna!

We hope you have had an amazing winter break!

To help you get back into the swing of things, we are giving away TWO free worksheets on Napoleon & the Congress of Vienna!

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Visit Plymouth and Boston

Okay, history lovers!

Can you imagine a better trip than visiting the original site of the Pilgrims and then going to see where Paul Revere lived in Boston? Our suggestion is that you do both! My husband and I were trying to think of a way to see both these sites. First, we went to Plymouth and visit a replica of the May Flower and see Plymouth Rock. This only took us a couple of hours. Then, there is a train at Plymouth that will take you all the way to Boston! So, we took the train to Boston and toured areas including the site of the Boston Massacre, this historic grave of “Mother Goose,” Paul Revere’s home, and more! Then we came back to Plymouth where we parked our car.  It only takes about an hour by train. Our kids loved the train ride itself and the trip!

By starting in Plymouth, and taking the train to Boston, we saw the replica of the May Flower, Plymouth Rock, and the Site of the Boston Massacre all in one day!

 

We suggest you check out these two sites here if you are interested in seeing Plymouth and Boston in ONE DAY!

https://www.bostonusa.com/plan/visitor-centers-and-guides/ & https://seeplymouth.com