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Featuring lesson plans, connections to local and national history resources, and opportunities for sharing your ideas, this collaborative resource provides access to heritage materials available on the World Wide Web. All materials are developed with Indiana state educational standards for Social Studies and Language Arts/Literature in mind, emphasizing historical inquiry and perspectives and the analysis of chronological periods in American history. Click on any "theme" below to get started.
Why Focus on Ernie Pyle?
The life of this award-winning journalist is compelling and important for understanding the contemporary history of Indiana and of America's experience in World War II. At a broader level, his story is an avenue for educators and students to:
- celebrate the career and success of a Hoosier native
- introduce the stories of other Indiana residents
- address the political, social and technological landscape of the 1930s and 40s primarily in Indiana
- become aware of primary and digital resources available for educators
- learn how to use these resources effectively in your classroom
For more information about Ernie Pyle, Click Here!
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