Indiana Council for the Social Studies Distinguished Teacher Award

Description

From the Indiana Council for the Social Studies website:

"This honor will be given to two educators who have demonstrated exceptional teaching abilities in the field of social studies, elementary or secondary. Each honoree will be awarded a plaque, $100, and another Social Studies related prize."

Sponsoring Organization
Indiana Council for the Social Studies
Eligibility Requirements

"1.The nominee must be a full-time teacher in Indiana. The nominee must be a member of the Indiana Council for the Social Studies.
2. The nominee must submit the required forms and supporting documents postmarked by May 15.
3. The nominee must have a current teaching license and be teaching that licensure area
4. In 250 words or less, the nominee must submit a reflective statement about his/her teaching experience.
5. Letters of recommendation from colleagues, supervisors, parents, or students should be submitted with the nominee's application."

Application Deadline
Award Amount
$100
Website
http://www.wvec.k12.in.us/icss/awards.htm
Location
IN

Jane Lowrie Bacon Teacher Grant

Description

From the Indiana Council for the Social Studies website:

"The Indiana Council for the Social Studies (ICSS) will fund one grant of $300 for use as seed money for teacher created or teacher developed classroom projects or research in the social studies."

Sponsoring Organization
Indiana Council for the Social Studies
Eligibility Requirements

"To be considered for the teacher grants, individuals must:
1. Be a member of the Indiana Council for the Social Studies
2. Be present at the ICSS convention to accept the award.
3. Provide tangible output to the ICSS Awards and Grants committee
within one year of receipt of the grant.
4. Complete the Teacher Grant Application form, and
5. Submit a brief letter of support form the applicant's supervisor,
principal, or department chairperson."

Application Deadline
Award Amount
$300
Website
http://www.wvec.k12.in.us/icss/awards.htm
Location
IN

Digging for Understandings: Using Archaeology in the Classroom

Description

From the Kansas Historical Society newsletter:

"This workshop presents an exciting inquiry into past cultures through a hands-on, minds-on integrated unit for seventh grade, Project
Archaeology 'Migration of the Pueblo People to El Cuartelejo.'

Enduring Understandings:

Archaeology is a valuable way to learn about past cultures

There are different perspectives on why particular groups migrate

Evidence of the past is worth protecting"

Contact name
Burenheide, Brad
Contact email
bburen@ksu.edu
Sponsoring Organization
K-State Equity and Access Project, Kansas State Historical Society, Garden City Community College
Phone number
785-532-7737
Target Audience
7
Start Date
Cost
Free, $250 stipend
Course Credit
"College credit is available through K-State."
Duration
Three days
End Date
Website
/www.coe.k-state.edu/tqe/

Lake Chelan Leadership Retreat

Description

From the website:

"The Annual WSCSS Lake Chelan Leadership Retreat will deepen your knowledge and broaden your outlook on social studies, in addition to providing you with a few lessons to teach on Monday morning. This three-day retreat held on lovely Lake Chelan is designed to help social studies educators."

Website
http://wscss.org/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=16
Sponsoring Organization
Washington State Council for the Social Studies
Contact email
kjacobs@lopez.k12.wa.us
Location
Chelan, WA
Contact name
Jacobs, Kurt
Start Date
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Washington State Council for the Social Studies K-8 Conference

Description

From the Washington Council for the Social Studies website:

"David Buerge, Seattle historian, author and educator will be the keynote speaker: 'Native Americans of the Seattle Area' is the topic."

Website
http://wscss.org/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=15W…
Sponsoring Organization
Washington State Council for the Social Studies
Contact email
oraleekramer@earthlink.net
Location
Seattle, WA
Contact name
Oralee Kramer
Phone number
206-431-1582
Start Date

New Mapping Technology in the History-Geography Classroom

Description

From the California History-Social Science Project website:

"Dr. Janice Reiff of the UCLA History Department will introduce the Hypercities program and other mapping technologies to teachers at all levels."

Contact name
Miller, Mary
Contact email
mmiller@gseis.ucla.edu
Sponsoring Organization
California History-Social Science Project
Phone number
310-825-7749
Target Audience
PreK-12
Start Date
Duration
Three and a half hours
Website
https://ois.ucop.edu/ois/institutedetail.php?programID=69882

We Are California Workshop

Description

From the California History-Social Science Project website:

"A new interactive online exhibit from the California Council for the Humanities (CCH) – We Are California – will explore the history and stories of those who have immigrated or migrated to California. A new partnership between the Council and the California History-Social Science Project (CHSSP) will help to bring this exciting resource to the classroom.

The topics of the workshops will be 'The Sikhs of Yuba City' and 'Sam Brannan and the Mormon Settlements of California.' Both presentations will include classroom ready materials aligned with the California History-Social Science Standards."

Contact name
Renteria, Rosemary
Contact email
rmrenteria@ucdavis.edu
Sponsoring Organization
California History-Social Science Project
Phone number
530-752-0572
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
$35
Duration
Four hours
Website
https://ois.ucop.edu/ois/institutedetail.php?programID=69070

Odyssey Award

Description

From the Michigan History Foundation website:

"Each year, the Michigan History Foundation presents the Odyssey Award to up to three educators who excel at teaching Michigan history. Each honoree is invited to attend the Jingle Ball to receive a plaque made of Michigan agate and a $500 check."

Sponsoring Organization
Michigan History Foundation
Eligibility Requirements

"All Michigan educators are eligible for the Odyssey Award."

Application Deadline
Award Amount
$500
Website
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17445_19273_36345-87944--,00.html
Location
MI

Teacher Workshop: Mapping Our History

Description

This PhilaPlace project workshop will suggest approaches for developing local history mapping lessons and discuss ways to incorporate immigration and oral history into such projects.

Contact name
Wilson, Kate
Contact email
kwilson@hsp.org
Sponsoring Organization
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Phone number
215-732-6200
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free
Course Credit
Attendance at workshops qualifies for 2 hours toward Act 48.
Contact Title
Director of Education and Interpretation
Duration
Two hours
Website
http://www.hsp.org/default.aspx?id=10#workshops
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