WASPS Finally Remembered
By dmdunavant | March 9, 2010
(SOL: VUS.11) Some vary daring and pioneering women pilots are finally being recognized by the U.S. military, decades after their service during World War II. The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) flew Army Air Corps planes during World War II on the homefront, to free up men to fly in the war. 1,100 of them served and 38 died in the line of duy. But they were considered civilians and not recognized for their service as the first female USAF pilots. It’s taken a lot of lobbying to gain recognition over the past 65 years. This year, the nearly 300 surviving members will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
NPR has a great story about their service and their trials after the war to gain recognition.
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SAS Curriculum Lesson Ideas
By dmdunavant | February 26, 2010
Did you know that SAS Curriculum has lesson plans ready to use for teachers?
- Log in using the teachers side of the website.
- Under “Teacher Support” click “Classroom Integration Ideas.”
There you will see the links for plan books where you will find a week’s worth of lesson ideas for upcoming lessons.
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The History of the Federal Reserve
By dmdunavant | February 24, 2010
MSNBC has a new take on the history of the Federal Reserve Bank by looking at the leadership of the Fed chairmen.
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Community Idea Stations ? Classroom Clips
By dmdunavant | February 12, 2010
WCVE Public Television has put online a free resource for teachers called “Classroom Clips” that offers great historical and political video clips. They also offer great professional development videos for teachers.
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