Great Chicago Stories Seminar: Where History Happened Bus Tour

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.

"Tour the historic neighborhood of Bronzeville, the center of the Great Migration in Chicago."

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
$35 ($50 if registering for both sessions; see second entry linked in description above)
Course Credit
4 CDPUs
Duration
Four hours

Spertus: Educator Reception and Workshop

Description

From the Spertus website:

"Teachers of all levels and settings are invited to join Spertus Museum educators to learn about the exciting new tours, resources, and educational opportunities that are available this year.

Explore letters, language and storytelling in the new Gray Children's Center. Discuss stereotypes and discrimination while you tour the Twisted into Recognition exhibition. Learn about Holocaust education, tours on Jewish heritage and traditions, and the upcoming exhibition A Force for Change: African American Art and the Julius Rosenwald Fund.

Ask about earning CPDUs as part of your visit by participating in our fall teacher workshop, Storytelling: A Gateway to Literacy. End your visit by catching up with colleagues over a glass of wine and light refreshments."

Sponsoring Organization
Spertus
Phone number
312-322-1773
Target Audience
PreK-12
Start Date
Cost
Free
Duration
Two hours

American Indians in North Carolina, Past and Present

Description

From the North Carolina Museum of History website:

"Get to know the state's American Indian tribes. Examine some of these groups within the contexts of education, government and politics, language, and the arts. The workshop will pay particular attention to today's eight state-recognized tribes."

Sponsoring Organization
North Carolina Museum of History
Phone number
919-807-7971
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
$40; $35 for North Carolina Museum of History Associates.
Course Credit
"Earn continuing education credits (up to forty contact hours), including reading and technology CEUs"
End Date

Happy Days Are Here Again: The Great Depression and Recovery in North Carolina

Description

From the North Carolina Museum of History website:

"The stock market rises and falls. A shaky economy means job losses, business closings, changed lives. Is it 1929 or 2009? Lessons from the past can help us cope with hard times today. How do government and businesses stimulate growth? How do people reshape their lives as they hope for returning prosperity? Topics include work, social programs, home life, food, entertainment, and recreation.

Join fellow educators for an engaging four-day program in Raleigh as we explore the Great Depression and the New Deal, the effect on North Carolina, and its comparison to the economic crisis of today. Take a variety of resources, including primary source material from this relevant period, back to your classroom. Interact with speakers, participate in discussions, and try new hands-on activities."

Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
North Carolina Museum of History
Phone number
919-807-7995
Target Audience
"For all grade levels; particularly relevant to middle grades social studies and high school United States history"
Start Date
Cost
$40
Course Credit
"Participants who complete the institute will receive a certificate for thirty (30) contact hours. Please check with your school district to verify eligibility."
Duration
Four days
End Date

Air, Land and Water: Exploring the History, Science, and Stewardship of Natural Resources in Minnesota

Description

From the Continuing Education Options website:

"You will explore the history, human influences, science and stewardship of the Mississippi River during a narrated Mississippi River cruise on the Harriet Bishop river boat. You will experience pioneer life at the Oliver H. Kelley farm, a living history site set in the mid 1800's, and you will be exposed to modern farming practices, techniques, and equipment. You will visit the MN Commemorative Air Force Wing (dedicated to the preservation of WWII treasures). You will learn about the history and significance of railroading in MN from the 1930's through the 1950's on guided tours of the Jackson Street Roundhouse. We will explore the MN Landscape Arboretum and the Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington with a naturalist and discover how to utilize this experience in the classroom."

Sponsoring Organization
Continuing Education Options
Phone number
763-509-9631
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
$525
Course Credit
"3 CE Graduate Semester Credits"
Duration
Five days
End Date

Arab American National Museum Workshop for Midwestern Educators

Description

From the Arab American National Museum website:

"Through a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the AANM presents a free three-day summer workshop to enhance educators' knowledge of the Arab World, Arab Americans and Islam."

Contact name
Freij, Janice
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Arab American National Museum
Phone number
313-624-0203
Target Audience
Educators based in the Midwestern United States
Start Date
Cost
Free
Duration
Three days
End Date

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."

Sponsoring Organization
Washington State Council for the Social Studies
Location
Seattle, WA
Contact name
Oralee Kramer
Phone number
206-431-1582
Start Date

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