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House History Comes Alive

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How reliable is oral history? The resource uses the oral history website to help academics understand the pros and cons of using recollections to teach others. Scholars complete a worksheet, draft a letter to a representative, and participate in group discussions to understand the history of the House of Representatives through the lens of oral history.

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Concepts

american history, america, the united states, american democracy, democracy, oral communication, oral history, storytelling, storytellers, historical context, the legislative branch, the legislature, governments, the house of representatives, historical research

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

Have pupils create an oral history to share with the class
Arrange for a historian to share an oral history of the local community

Classroom Considerations

Internet access is required to complete the lesson

Pros

The lesson includes an extension activity to enhance learning
The resource can be adapted to younger grade levels

Cons

None

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