Latest
Feature Place
in Massachusetts history. How Massachusetts
communities tie into US and state history and
geography.
Recent
Feature African
Americans in Massachusetts. Two case studies
on desegregation in 19th century Nantucket and
Boston are presented as a curriculum model which
features downloadable primary sources, and research
questions and sample lessons that incorporate
the sources and themes. Ties into curriculum
frameworks.
Previous
Theme What do you know
about your state? How do you relate Massachusetts
resources to your standards-based teaching?
The Massachusetts Studies Project features the
themes of Massachusetts
History, Geography and Government in this
section.
Previous
Theme This section on Watersheds
offers technology- based research and lessons
that relate to the curriculum frameworks as
well as resources that encourage teachers to
use their own watershed for inquiry, hands-on
experience and problem-solving.
Primary
Sources The
Massachusetts Studies Project (MSP) at the University
of Mass. Boston has produced an Electronic Library
on Industrial
History featuring
primary materials on several industrial cities
with an emphasis on Fall River, Lowell and North
Central Mass.
Massachusetts
Firsts Massachusetts
Firsts is a new feature on our site. Massachusetts
as an early colony and state can be justifiably
proud of many firsts in government, education,
economics, health and welfare. We hope you will
contribute to our listings.
Featured
Theme Boston
Harbor and Islands brings together resources
for teachers and students. Database listings,
website links, special curriculum and teachers
are featured.
Nominate a site or resource to be highlighted
on this page by sending e-mail to the Massachusetts
Studies Project
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