Teaching Through Art: A Sense of Place

Description

Participants will engage in a week of creating art and learning new teaching strategies for bringing enriching art experiences into the classroom. Using the uniquely beautiful photographs of Ansel Adams as a jumping off point, participants will use a combination of art techniques, poetry, and music to explore a sense of place through the lens of art, history, and culture. Artist studio visits and special events further enhance this learning experience.

Sponsoring Organization
Maryhill Museum of Art
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
$185 non-credit; $350, 3-credit hours through Graduate School of Education/Continuing Education at Portland State University; $245, 30 clock hours through Graduate School of Education/Continuing Education at Portland State University and Washington State Education Service District #105
Course Credit
Teachers can earn credit or clock hours through the Graduate School of Education/Continuing Education at Portland State University and through Washington ESD 105.
Duration
Five days
End Date

American Statesmen: Hamilton and Jefferson

Description

No specifics available.

Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Teachingamericanhistory.org
Phone number
419-289-5411
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free; $500 stipend
Course Credit
Teachers may choose to receive two hours of Master's degree credit from Ashland University. This credit can be used toward the new Master of American History and Government offered by Ashland University or may be transfered to another institution. The two credits will cost $468.
Duration
Six days
End Date

American Statesmen: FDR and Reagan

Description

No specifics available.

Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Teachingamericanhistory.org
Phone number
419-289-5411
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free; $500 stipend
Course Credit
Teachers may choose to receive two hours of Master's degree credit from Ashland University. This credit can be used toward the new Master of American History and Government offered by Ashland University or may be transfered to another institution. The two credits will cost $468.
Duration
Six days
End Date

American Statesmen: Adams and Madison

Description

No specifics available.

Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Teachingamericanhistory.org
Phone number
419-289-5411
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free; $500 stipend
Course Credit
Teachers may choose to receive two hours of Master's degree credit from Ashland University. This credit can be used toward the new Master of American History and Government offered by Ashland University or may be transfered to another institution. The two credits will cost $468.
Duration
Six days
End Date

Stories and Teaching Strategies: Minnesota's Greatest Generation

Description

From the Minnesota Historical Society website:

"Minnesota's Greatest Generation—the people who grew up during the Great Depression, came of age during WWII, and participated in the post-war boom—created a lasting legacy that has shaped all of us who have come after. This workshop will introduce teachers to the MGG website content and lessons, allow teachers to see the new MGG museum exhibit, and will give teachers the opportunity to learn from experts on the history of this era. If you teach 20th century Minnesota or United States history, this is the workshop for you!"

Sponsoring Organization
Minnesota Historical Society
Target Audience
PreK-12
Start Date
Cost
$50
Duration
Six hours

National History Day 2010: The Ultimate Teacher Workshop

Description

From the Minnesota Historical Society website:

"* Classroom Strategies & Materials
* Student Research Resources & Topic Ideas
* Graduation Standards & Performance Assessment
* Project Development (See real, live students do their thing!)

Workshop sessions will be led by History Day coordinators and experienced teachers. Participation is strongly encouraged for teachers with experience at all levels."

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

National History Day 2010: The Advanced Classroom Management Workshop

Description

From the Minnesota Historical Society website:

"This workshop has been created due to the numerous requests we have received from teachers who want more practical information from their peers. It is designed for teachers who have completed the Ultimate Workshop and want practical advice about how to develop a successful HD classroom. Topics will include:

* Advanced Topic Selection
* Using HD in Interdisciplinary Instruction
* Motivating, Organization, Grading, and Rewarding Students
* Using HD in your Curriculum
* Using Outside Resources"

Those taking this workshop must have previously completed one of the Minnesota Historical Society's History Day 2010 Ultimate Workshops. The society offers two Ultimate Workshops, one on Nov. 3 and one on Dec. 7th.

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

Great Chicago Stories Seminar: The Great Migration in Chicago

Description

From the Chicago History Museum website:

"This two-part series delves into the history of Chicago's Great Migration through compelling historical-fiction short stories based on the Museum's collection.

"Go in-depth into two stories A Bronzeville Story (elementary) and It's a Long Way from Home (middle and high school). Participate in an interactive workshop using the unit plans for each story. Enjoy time in the Museum's galleries."

NOTE: This entry is for part one of the seminar only. To view information on part two, refer to this entry. For more on the Chicago History Museum, refer to NHEC's Museums and Historic Sites listing.

Sponsoring Organization
Chicago History Museum
Phone number
3126424600
Target Audience
3-12
Start Date
Cost
$20 ($50 if registering for both sessions; see second entry linked in description above)
Course Credit
3 CDPUs
Duration
Three hours

Barringer Research Fellowship for Teachers of American History

Description

According to the Monticello website, this fellowship "provides individual teachers an opportunity to research and study at Monticello and the Jefferson Library. It will allow teachers to work on Jefferson-specific projects such as lesson plans, curricular units, resource packets, or syllabus outlines that will enhance their classroom teaching. Fellowship recipients will spend two weeks in independent research and consultation with Monticello scholars on projects that relate directly to Thomas Jefferson and that will enhance their classroom presentations."

Sponsoring Organization
Thomas Jefferson Foundation
Eligibility Requirements

"Fellowships will be awarded to qualified elementary and secondary teachers who are employed full-time in the classroom."

Application Deadline
Award Amount
$1500 stipend, up to $1000 for travel costs, up to $1400 for lodging, up to $50 per day for food
Location
Charlottesville, VA

Powerful and Authentic Social Studies (PASS): A Teacher Training Institute

Description

From the National Council for the Social Studies website:

"Powerful and Authentic Social Studies (PASS) is a professional development program that trains social studies teachers in curriculum design, assessment, and instruction in a standards-based environment. This institute will provide participants with the materials and expertise necessary to lead their own PASS training workshops in their schools and school districts. Participants will learn about PASS criteria and standards for curriculum design, assessment construction, and effective instruction. In small learning communities, participants will examine videotaped K-12 vignettes of teaching and create examples of curriculum units and assessment tasks to share with their learning community.'"

Contact name
Joseph A. Braun, Jr.
Contact email
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
National Council for the Social Studies
Phone number
831-869-9865
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
$675
Course Credit
Cost includes continuing education credit.
Duration
Four days
End Date