Frederick Douglass, Slavery, and the Constitution, 1845
30 July 2019
MAKES HISTORY COME ALIVE
Students participate in active learning when they are part of the game. Each student receives a game book, outlining the historical context, game premise, central debates, rules and readings. Students then assume roles in a game of strategy they will want to win. They must adhere to the worldview of their historical figure, but are not limited by a script. They must express their ideas compellingly in speeches, presentations and more.
GAMES MADE EASY
With clear organisation and helpful instructor resources, playing the game is easy. Each Norton-original game book has a clear five-part structure. This organisation brings a much-demanded consistency to the series and makes it easy for instructors to teach multiple titles in succession. The Gamemaster’s Materials required to run each game are similarly helpful and well-organised.
A PROVEN APPROACH, SUPPORTED BY A NATIONAL NETWORK
When playing Reacting to the Past games students develop history skills like primary source analysis, public speaking, writing and argument, critical thinking, problem solving and leadership. For this innovative approach, the series has been supported by the Teagle Foundation and the US Department of Education. The series was developed at Barnard College. The Reacting Consortium is a national network of enthusiastic instructors who connect through regular conferences and on social media.
Students participate in active learning when they are part of the game. Each student receives a game book, outlining the historical context, game premise, central debates, rules and readings. Students then assume roles in a game of strategy they will want to win. They must adhere to the worldview of their historical figure, but are not limited by a script. They must express their ideas compellingly in speeches, presentations and more.
GAMES MADE EASY
With clear organisation and helpful instructor resources, playing the game is easy. Each Norton-original game book has a clear five-part structure. This organisation brings a much-demanded consistency to the series and makes it easy for instructors to teach multiple titles in succession. The Gamemaster’s Materials required to run each game are similarly helpful and well-organised.
A PROVEN APPROACH, SUPPORTED BY A NATIONAL NETWORK
When playing Reacting to the Past games students develop history skills like primary source analysis, public speaking, writing and argument, critical thinking, problem solving and leadership. For this innovative approach, the series has been supported by the Teagle Foundation and the US Department of Education. The series was developed at Barnard College. The Reacting Consortium is a national network of enthusiastic instructors who connect through regular conferences and on social media.