Using ESSEX History is a three-year project to improve the quality of American History instruction in Essex County's middle schools and high schools through teacher seminars and summer institutes on the people, places and events of
Essex County, Massachusetts.

Rebecca Nurse Homestead

Field
Resources

Explore early settlement, maritime and industrial sites in Essex County.



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Jan Maetzliger

Lesson
Plans

Developed by teachers using primary and field resources available here and throughout Essex County.

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List of Import Tariffs from 19th Century

Primary
Resources

Documents, online here and available through our partners, for teaching any American History class.

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Seminars and Institutes

the vietnam war

General Seminar Information
Application Deadline: November 21
Apply to a Seminar
  • Date: December 5, 2007
  • Location: NARA, Waltham
  • Time:9AM - 3PM
    • Address and Directions



    Using a combination of primary sources and secondary analysis from the book,The Origins of the Vietnam War by Fredrik Logevall, St. Anselm College’s Dr. Matt Masur will lead teachers through this seminar about the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War.  Dr. Masur will examine the war as a facet of Cold War foreign policy and then will turn to its effect on home front politics and culture and its current incarnation as a lesson about the limits of American military power. 

    During the afternoon, the seminar will turn to methodology as we examine options and techniques for using media in the classroom.  The Vietnam War, because it has been widely portrayed in television, movie, and print culture, provides a perfect opportunity to discuss ways to successfully integrate these sources into the classroom.  Come ready to discuss your own classroom strategies and sources and be part of this useful discussion!


    • Dr. Matt Masur
    • St. Anselm College

Address and Directions

NARA
380 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA
Map


From 95 South
At the end of the exit ramp, take a left onto Trapelo Road. Follow Trapelo Road for almost 3 miles, and NARA will be on your right


Using ESSEX History Themes

Using ESSEX History will address four core themes in American history. These four themes are listed below. Teachers will find materials that relate to specific topics linked to the appropriate heading. Any subjects that relate to more than one theme will be linked to all of the appropriate headings.