The Challenge of History 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.
New for 2008 - 2009 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. A must see Under Construction