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Why Government Teacher Amy Messick Ran For School Board

Teaching American History

Teaching government at Hilliard Darby High School in Ohio (a suburb of Columbus), Amy Messick helps students understand how our constitutional system works. By August 2024 she would complete her degree in the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG ) program, giving her time for such an endeavor.

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The Global Nature of World War I: China & Africa in the War

World History Teachers Blog

The urgent need for manpower in the war led the French to begin negotiations with the Chinese government for Chinese laborers as this essay from the Guardian notes. The thread includes interesting links and a trailer for a movie from Yellow Earth Productions called "Forgotten" about China during the war.

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Government Classroom Decor

Passion for Social Studies

Luckily, I have the perfect government classroom decor for you! History Timeline provide amazing educationally rich decor for the classroom. History Timeline provide incredible ways to decorate the classroom. Civics Posters These posters are fantastic when looking for what to hang on the walls for government classroom decor!

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Teaching Nixon

Passion for Social Studies

Students learn about such a wide range of politics in high school history classes. For example, teaching Nixon is a crucial aspect of American history due to his leadership, insights, and evolution of politics. It can spark discussions about the role of the press, the legal system, and public trust in government.

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The Ancient Lifelines of Mesopotamia: How Newly Discovered Irrigation Canals Rewrite History

Anthropology.net

A Missing Chapter in Mesopotamian History Most of what we know about Mesopotamian irrigation comes from the Parthian and Sasanian periods, roughly a thousand years after the newly discovered Eridu canals were in use. This is a rare case where nature has preserved a vital piece of human history. Water History, 7 , 397–418.

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Spain’s Move to Decolonize Its Museums Must Continue

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Spain has a deep and far-reaching colonial history, particularly in Latin America. In Asia and Oceania, Spanish rule for over 300 years introduced Catholicism and centralized governance in places like present-day Guam , the Philippines, and Taiwan, deeply altering the identity and languages of these regions.

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Teaching the Executive Branch

Passion for Social Studies

One topic that is always popular when teaching any government course is the presidency. The lessons include required elements for AP US Government and Politics, so they push students to analyze this branch critically. They will even learn about tests that presidential succession has experienced throughout US History.

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