Changing Curriculum through Stories

Marc Levitt is an author/consultant/filmmaker/radio host and producer who has worked in over sixty countries. His films, Stories in Stone and Woven in Time have been seen on PBS and at film festivals around the United States and his radio show,Action Speaks, Underappreciated Dates that Changed America, has been broadcast on over 200 Public and Independent stations.

• PrefaceIntroductionHow Can You Use This BookStories, Thoughts and Curriculum/Pedagogical SuggestionsChapter One: Andrea's Party and How Gary Became Part of a Conspiracy Not to Attend OneQuestions for StudentsThoughts for StudentsThoughts for TeachersCurriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions: Social Studies, English, Critical Thinking and Media StudiesChapter Two: Long John Skinny; Too Tall, Too Thin or Was He?Questions for StudentsThoughts for StudentsThoughts for TeachersCurriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Multiple Intelligence Theory, Cooperative LearningChapter Three: The Tickle Karate MasterQuestions for StudentsThoughts for StudentsThoughts for TeachersCurriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; History and Economic PolicyChapter Four: How Important Is a House of CardsQuestions for StudentsThoughts for StudentsThoughts for TeachersCurriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Literacy and Physical EducationChapter Five: Giuseppe the Juggler; To Share or Not To Share?Questions for StudentsThoughts for StudentsThoughts for TeachersCurriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Science and Inventions, Arts, Copyright LawChapter Six: Alligator, All That? (Folktale from India)Questions for StudentsThoughts for StudentsThoughts for TeachersCurriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Gender Studies, Media Studies and Social StudiesChapter Seven: Nasrudin; The Wise Fool and the Meaning of Clothes (Folktale from Turkey)Questions for StudentsThoughts for StudentsThoughts for TeachersCurriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Fashion and Media StudiesChapter Eight: Two Woodchucks and the Art of ForgivingQuestions for StudentsThoughts for StudentsThoughts for TeachersCurriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; History, Global Studies, and Religious Studies Chapter Nine: How the ‘Grouse’ Earned Their NameQuestions for StudentsThoughts for StudentsThoughts for TeachersCurriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; History, Science, Physical Education, and BusinessChapter Ten: The Mouse's Problem and Yours!Questions for StudentsThoughts for StudentsThoughts for TeachersConclusionConclusion for StudentsConclusion for TeachersA Bonus Story for Completing This Book... for Students and Teachers!

Through a series of evocative stories and gentle wisdom, Marc Levitt provides a valuable introduction to the ancient human arts of ethical living, sharing and social cooperation. We learn about useful ways to deal with bullies, group conflict and simple disagreements while fostering better ways to collaborate and bring out the best in each other. Kudos to Levitt for helping teachers and children learn to rediscover the commons and commoning in modern life!