Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.
Northern Kentucky University
“This week we are spotlighting a great new resource by our friends at PBS entitled Journalism in Action: Civic Engagement and Primary Sources through Key Moments in History.
Headline in the Caledonian-Record. St. Johnsbury, Vermont, Aug. 18, 1920. Library of Congress
In their own words, the website states that “Journalism in Action allows you to learn about ten key moments in US history through a journalistic lens. In this interactive website designed for middle and high school students, you will analyze primary sources such as newspaper articles, videos, and photography to determine what happened and how such culture-shifting events affected civic life. The goal is to develop critical and creative thinking skills including media literacy by getting an up close and personal look at some famous and rare journalistic documents from American history.”
The website allows an option for completing the assignment for a class by clicking on Launch Investigation. This allows students to register, so that they can download and save materials. One can also browse as a guest. Here are links to some of the primary sources and other resources available on the site.
The Civil War through the Journalist’s Lens
Dorothy Dix and Mental Health Reform
Campaign for Women’s Suffrage
Investigating Journalists: The Muckrakers
Gender Equality
I think this is a good resource for teachers, middle and high school students. I thing its always a good time to talk or learn about women in history.
This article was cool. It’s likely many people don’t know much about the website. I’m always happy to see anything having to do with female history. I only wish this was around or I know about it when I was younger.
its awesome that a website like this exists, a place for middle and high school kids to learn and read article about key moments in US history. something like this would’ve really beneficial for me during my time in high school and middle school.
This article was very interesting to read about! I didn’t know this journal was there, and too see the support that people have for females being equal is what needs to happen!