School Long Ago and Today

by Sally Lee

Overview

What was school like in the days of old? Can you imagine studying in a tiny one-room schoolhouse, writing out lessons on a chalkboard slate? Discover how school life has changed over time, and what it might be like in the future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491402962
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Long Ago and Today Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	9.40(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	690L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Sally Lee is the author of numerous nonfiction books for readers from kindergarten through high school. Her interest in children’s literature began at the University of Missouri where she received her degree in education. Her years of teaching gave her desire to help children learn.
When she left the classroom to raise her own son and daughter, writing nonfiction became a way to continue educating children. Her favorite part of writing nonfiction is doing research. It reminds her of a treasure hunt, especially when it uncovers off-beat facts that nobody else knows. It also satisfies her own curiosity about the world. Sally and her husband live in Dallas, Texas, with their children and grandchildren nearby.

Table of Contents

Big Changes 4

Teaching American Indian Children 6

Schools in the 13 Colonies 8

Pioneer Schools 10

Schools in the Early 1900s 12

Schools in the 1950s and 1960s 14

Schools Today 16

Schools in the Future 18

Timeline 19

Amazing but True! 20

Hands On: Make a Hornbook 21

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 24

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 3–5—Using simple text and large illustrations, these books trace the evolution of essentials of modern life. Each volume opens with a general introduction, followed by spreads that describe development or innovations in each topic from the ancient world to the present. Examples are drawn from both American history (especially School and Food) and world history. The titles are brief, and because they each contain only five or six topics, coverage is spotty and there are wide gaps between time periods and technological advances. Books close with a full page "Amazing but True" anecdote, instructions for a simple craft, and two Common Core questions. Words are defined on each page, and full-page photos and illustrations are unimaginative. These books will help students understand that all aspects of their lives have historical relevance. However, they are short on details, and the illustrations won't attract readers, making them additional rather than first purchases.

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