1st Edition
Take the Journey Teaching American History Through Place-Based Learning
Biography
James Percoco is a nationally recognized history educator with more than thirty-three years of classroom experience. He is a member of the Education Committee of the National Park Service Advisory Board and the National Park Service Centennial Advisory Board. In 2011, he was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame.
“The 180-mile stretch of America between the Gettysburg battle site in Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Virginia—the well-named Journey Through Hallowed Ground—teems with history. In this valuable book, James Percoco shows teachers how to bring that history alive within their classrooms, whether they’re located along the route or in some other part of the nation. A wonderful resource.” —Ken Burns, Documentary Filmmaker
“Jim Percoco is one of those gifted teachers who is able to translate academic language into a useful vocabulary for the classroom. This book fulfills the educational mission of Journey Through Hallowed Ground with case studies that skillfully integrate various sources of historical evidence. I am especially impressed with Jim’s ability to encourage critical thinking about significant people, places, and events in U.S. history.” —Brent Glass, Director Emeritus, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
“History educators and general readers alike will enjoy this rich and delightful trek through the Journey Through Hallowed Ground with Jim Percoco, America’s history teacher. Prepare to be intrigued as Percoco makes the case for place-based learning alongside a poignant appeal for more support for historic preservation.” —Yohuru Williams, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Professor of History, Fairfield University
