Johns Hopkins University Complete Four Item Kit for ...

The Talent Development Middle Grades United States history curriculum brings together the award-winning, ten-volume series A History of US by Joy Hakim and ten teaching guides and resource books developed by TDMG at Johns Hopkins University. The curriculum includes the use of primary sources, simulations, writing assignments, extension activities, and assessments. This curriculum is aligned with National Standards for United States History.brEach Teaching Guide and Resource Book includes twenty-five lessons, five review lessons, and five assessments. Each lesson includes a focus activity, interactive instructional and reading activities, a student team learning activity, a review and reflection activity, and extension activities to encourage learning across the curriculum. The student sheets and transparency masters provide all material needed for individual and team activities.br(An) exciting series... Ms. Hakim braids multiple narratives together to bring alive material long dead to children's imaginations.--The New York Times Book ReviewbrJoy Hakim didn't rewrite history. But she did make it a whole lot more fun to read.--Education WeekbrReaders young and old will find themselves amused, amazed, and engrossed by this searching, opinionated survey. In every sense a fresh look at our history. --Kirkus ReviewsbrMerits every accolade, starting with the most personal: I couldn't put it down.--Washington Post Book WorldbrThe liveliest, most realistic, most well-received American history series ever written for children.--Los Angeles TimesbrA thorough and accurate narrative of our nation's history.--The Philadelphia InquirerbrI think this is the best American history written for young people that I have ever seen.--David Herbert Donald, Harvard University; Pulitzer prize-winning author of LincolnbrWhen master storyteller Joy Hakim wields her pen, you're in for a breathtaking adventure.--Teaching K-8brAn attention to detail and dra