The Culture of Textiles in North Carolina: Past, Present, and Future

Description

There is virtually no area of study that cannot shed light on the textile culture of North Carolina. Literature, music, science, economics, history, sociology, religion, and art help define and explain the rich history and changing culture of North Carolina textiles. Beginning in the 1880s, the textile industry built the "new south." Today, changes in this industry are helping to create another "new south." In this interdisciplinary seminar, participants will explore not only textile history but will also think about the role and importance of textiles. What the “product” was/is, how it is made and by whom, and where it is made have implications for the rapidly changing nature of textiles in North Carolina and the South.

Contact name
Wright-Kernodle, Lynn
Contact email
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
North Carolina Humanities Council
Phone number
336-334-4769
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free; a $350 stipend is provided for completion of the seminar.
Course Credit
Certificates are provided for credit renewal (CEUs) through teachers' individual school districts. Optional graduate credit is available for the week-long seminar.
Duration
One week
End Date

Jump at the Sun: Zora Neale Hurston and Her Eatonville Roots

Description

This weeklong seminar will bring together a distinguished team of humanities scholars who will provide an interdisciplinary exploration of Zora Neale Hurston's life and work. Participants will examine Hurston's accomplishments within the context of the historical and cultural development of the Eatonville community. They will grapple with compelling questions about how this unique black enclave fueled Hurston's appreciation of folk culture, inspired her literary works, created her racial identity, and formed her sometimes controversial views on race.

Contact name
Schoenacher, Ann
Contact email
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Florida Humanities Council
Phone number
727-873-2009
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free; $750 stipend
Duration
One week
End Date

The Most Southern Place on Earth: Music, Culture, and History in the Mississippi Delta

Description

Participants in this workshop will travel throughout the Delta as they visit sites where significant events occurred. They will discuss and learn about issues involving civil rights and political leadership, immigrants' experiences in the Delta, the Blues, the great migration, agriculture, and the Mississippi River, among other things. They will sample Delta foods, visit local museums, and listen to the Blues. Field trips will roam as far as Greenville, Greenwood, and Memphis, with stops in between.

Contact name
Brown, Luther
Contact email
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Delta Center for Culture and Learning
Phone number
662-846-4311
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free; $750 stipend
Duration
Six days
End Date

National History Day 2010: The Theme Workshop: Innovation in History

Description

From the Minnesota Historical Society website:

"Dive into in-depth discussions about four of the History Day presentation categories: Exhibits, Documentaries, Performances, and Websites.

The 2010 theme, 'Innovation in History: Impact and Change,' promises to be complex and possibly trying for students as they choose topics for History Day. This theme-specific workshop will answer teachers' questions about the concepts of the theme, offer content related to the theme, open up discussions with other teachers, and provide lists of appropriate topics. Join in this interesting discussion within a brand-new workshop format!"

Contact name
Ali Kappes
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Minnesota Historical Society
Phone number
651-259-3426
Target Audience
6-12
Start Date
Cost
$50
Duration
Six hours

America's Industrial Revolution at the Henry Ford

Description

The America's Industrial Revolution workshop at the Henry Ford will draw together K–12 educators with leading humanities scholars and museum staff for unique enrichment exercises centered on the impact of industrialization. The workshop is designed to encourage participant curiosity and deepen knowledge on the subject, engage participants with innovative methods of transmitting enthusiasm and content to students, and empower participants to use cultural resources to enliven the teaching and learning of history. Participants will explore the diverse ways that Americans experienced social change between the 1760s and the 1920s through lecture/discussions and by visiting with museum curators at 12 of the 80 historic sites interpreted in Greenfield Village, including Thomas Edison's Menlo Park Laboratory, Hermitage Plantation Slave Quarters, 1760s Daggett Farm, 1880s Firestone Farm, a railroad roundhouse, and a 19th-century grist mill. In addition, time is set aside each day for exploration of archival sources in the Benson Ford Research Center and to work on individual lesson plans for implementation back home. The week's activities will culminate with a visit to a related National Historic Landmark, the Ford Motor Company's Rouge Industrial Complex.

Contact name
Spencer, Ryan
Contact email
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Henry Ford Museum
Phone number
312-922-3432
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free; $750 stipend
Course Credit
This workshop entails approximately 40 hours of direct instruction and participation. Michigan SB-CEUs will be available, pending approval from the Michigan State Board of Education, for a nominal fee of $10. The workshop staff will work with participants to provide the documentation needed to apply for CEUs from their home districts or states. Undergraduate or graduate credit is available for this workshop through the University of Michigan–Dearborn.
Duration
Six days
End Date

Memphis Holocaust and Human Behavior Summer Seminar

Description

From the Facing History and Ourselves website:

"Using Facing History's principal resource book, Holocaust and Human Behavior, as well as video, primary sources, and presentations by survivors and leading scholars of the Holocaust, participants will experience a rigorous encounter with this powerful history. During the Seminar, a wide range of innovative teaching strategies are used to help teachers confront the Holocaust. At the conclusion of the Seminar, participants leave with a thorough grounding on how to incorporate these teaching tools into their classrooms in ways that will help students connect the history of the Holocaust to the ethical choices they face today."

Contact name
Laura Marchini
Sponsoring Organization
Facing History and Ourselves
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
$450
Duration
Five days
End Date

NCSS Network Webinar with C-Span Classroom

Description

From the National Council for the Social Studies Ning website:

"Learn about C-Span Classroom's outstanding free resources for social studies educators."

Note: To participate in this conference, you should be registered with the National Council for the Social Studies' Ning network.

Sponsoring Organization
National Council for the Social Studies, C-SPAN
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date

National History Day 2010: The Category Workshop

Description

From the Minnesota Historical Society website:

"Dive into in-depth discussions about four of the History Day presentation categories: Exhibits, Documentaries, Performances, and Websites."

"Workshop sessions will be led by History Day coordinators and experienced teachers. Category-specific sessions will include hands-on instruction, teaching strategies, the best use of each category for History Day purposes, and problem-solving tips for all ability levels. HD staff will also guide teachers on the best way to approach technology issues, integration of primary sources, and project organization. The website session will specifically address the new rules for that category."

Contact name
Ali Kappes
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Minnesota Historical Society
Phone number
651-259-3426
Target Audience
6-12
Start Date
Cost
$85
Duration
Seven and a half hours

Past and Present-Day Warriors: American Indian Military Service

Description

From the National Museum of the American Indian website:

"Warriors have always held an honored place in American Indian societies. Responsible for protecting their communities, homelands, and rights, Native soldiers have served with distinction alongside (and sometimes against) the United States military in every major American conflict, including the Revolution, Civil War, and World War II. Discover why Native Americans serve in the military and explore the intersection of warrior culture in the lives of today's veterans."

For more on the National Museum of the American Indian, refer to NHEC's Museums and Historic Sites entry.

Sponsoring Organization
National Museum of the American Indian
Start Date
Cost
$20
Duration
Four hours

National Teach-in on Veteran's History

Description

From the History Channel website:

"Educators and students nationwide can tune-in and view this LIVE webcast online at www.veterans.com. The webcast will be broadcast live from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

A panel of scholars and veterans will answer questions from students via video, email, and a live audience. The teach-in will focus on the histories and stories of World War II veterans, and will provide information on how communities nationwide can contribute to the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. This event is part of the Take A Veteran to School Day initiative. For additional information, teacher resources, and tips for conducting oral histories with veterans, visit the Teacher Resources section at www.veterans.com. Stay tuned for more information about this event!"

Contact email
Sponsoring Organization
History Channel, Library of Congress
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free