26 episodes
The Primary Source Podcast Tom Bober
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5.0 • 15 Ratings
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Exploring the uses of primary sources in K-12 libraries and classrooms. We'll dig into resources and teaching strategies as well as talk to educators who are utilizing primary sources and others who curate these incredible items and use them in their work.
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S3E2: Interview with Author Julia Lyon
Interview with Julia Lyon, author of A Dinosaur Named Ruth. Julia talks about the many primary sources she came across in her research about Ruth Mason who found countless dinosaur bones on her land in South Dakota.
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S3E1: Interview with Librarian Amanda Jones
My interview with Amanda Jones, middle school librarian and SLJ Librarian of the Year, has us talking about our collaboration over a lesson containing primary sources that just wasn't going well at first.
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S2E9: Interview with Chris Barton, author of Moving Forward: From Space-Age Rides to Civil Rights Sit-Ins with Airman Alton Yates
Chris and I talk about his newest book and the deep and broad research dives that happen when researching a historically-based nonfiction picture book.https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Moving-Forward/Chris-Barton/9781534473652
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S2E8: Interview with Librarian Rebecca Newland
Rebecca talks about students' work with primary sources and literature as well as collaboration with colleagues.
Rebecca's Blog Posts in the From the Catbird Seat blog
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S2E7: Interview with Rich Cairn and Alison Noyes from Emerging America (EmergingAmerica.org)
Emergingamerica.org
Accessing Inquiry Overview http://www.emergingamerica.org/accessing-inquiry/overview
Disability History through Primary Sources http://www.emergingamerica.org/accessing-inquiry/disability-history-through-primary-sources
Universal Design - applied to teaching History and Civics http://www.emergingamerica.org/accessing-inquiry/universal-design
Inquiry Strategies http://www.emergingamerica.org/accessing-inquiry/inquiry-strategies
Professional Development Workshops Overview - lists Emerging America courses http://www.emergingamerica.org/professional-development/workshop-overview -
S2E6: Interview with Kirsten Larson, author of A True Wonder: The Comic Book Hero That Changed Everything
Find Kirsten Larson's book here: https://www.hmhbooks.com/shop/books/a-true-wonder/9780358238423
Customer Reviews
Retired teacher and former archives education specialist
Retired teacher and former K-12 education coordinator at a Texas state agency archives.
Great introductory podcast! Definition of a specific primary source can be tricky but you navigated the waters admirably. Can’t wait to hear your next podcast.