Cynthia Williams Resor Books

Thematic connections to social history are explored, linking historical events to students' daily lives. The book includes four distinct primary source sets and reading guides, fostering inquiry-based learning. Essential questions are designed to enhance critical literacy skills, all in alignment with Common Core Standards, making it a valuable resource for educators aiming to engage students in meaningful historical exploration.

The exploration of social history in this book delves into the pursuit of better lives and the influence of media on our choices. Each chapter presents essential questions that encourage readers to reflect on these enduring themes, connecting historical contexts to contemporary issues. Through the examination of quacks, utopias, and cemeteries, the narrative offers modern lessons drawn from historical experiences, prompting a deeper understanding of societal progress and the complexities of human aspirations.

This book asks students to critically examine their own culture by contrasting it with the lives of average people in the past. Each chapter has essential questions to focus student inquiry; historical overviews from the pre- industrial era to the Industrial Revolution, to the twentieth century; learning activities; and primary sources.