Social Studies in New Hampshire

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History Teacher of the Year The “Preserve America” History Teacher of the Year Award is a White House initiative that recognizes outstanding American history teachers and the crucial national role of American history education. Click here for more information. "The Old Man" by the Back Shed String Band For those who mourn the loss of the Old Man of the Mountain, this original song, performed by the Back Shed String Band of Monroe, NH, can be used to highlight the history of the Old Man through song. The MP3 is free for social studies teachers to use for non-profit educational purposes. Sincerely, Mary Saucier Choate, The Back Shed String Band Play The Old Man MP3 and download the lyrics (PDF file). This MP3 file plays just fine in QuickTime and in iTunes, as well as Windows Media Player or Real Player. Free downloads for Mac and PC available at: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/products/qt/ http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

The New Hampshire State Board of Education has adopted new minimum standards, including a new Civics high school graduation requirement. In 2002-2003, the Legislature created a Commission to study “The State of Civic Education in NH schools.” That commission surveyed all NH schools (K-12) on that subject. See the results...