The presentation provides an opportunitiy add depth and
complexity for your students. A good example of that is found in having them explore the confusion created from
preceiving history soley from today's eyes. Etymology has developed into
one of the most popular aspects of the presentation. It can be very enlightening and at times even humorous. David Crockett's Cap A somewhat humorous debate has developed over what kind of
cap was worn by the frontiersman, David Crockett. In part, it was created by Susanna Dickerson when she recalled
she Crockett's "peculiar" cap by his side. Since coon skin caps were kind of common does this mean he was
wearing something else. | The
Word Did the word "peculiar" have the same meaning then as it does
today? The answer is found by clicking the link below - to a website called Webster's 1828 Dictionary. Peculiar | The Challenge Does
this answer the question or does it add to the cunfusion? How would you change
your preception if you knew that Crockett had been a hatters apprentice as a young man and could have easily worn a cap of
his own design and making. |
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POSSUM'S SUTLERS
STORE Start your own classroom collection. In response to your requests,
I have started a small sutlers store with a nice choice of period items at reasonable prices. Teacher's Corner Useful things for the classroom:
Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Websites with "free" and/or inexpensive classroom aids, and more.
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Attention Business Owners, Philanthropists,
Historic Foundations, and History Lovers: With
today's economic conditions many schools are unable to bring my program into their classrooms even though it is one of the
most economical programs of its kind. If you are interested in helping these schools with funding opportunities, allow
me to assist you in teaming up with a needy school in your area. Contact me at either the e-mail or phone number on
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