Teacher Institute in Early American History

Description

This workshop will "involve teachers in an interdisciplinary approach to teaching social studies with colonial American history as the focus. Teachers will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with noted historians, meet character interpreters, and take part in reenactments of eighteenth-century events. They will review various interactive teaching techniques with a mentor teacher and with each other. Instructional materials in a variety of media will be provided to participants to use in their classrooms. Together with Colonial Williamsburg staff, teachers will prepare new instructional materials for use in their own classrooms."

Contact name
Turner, Amanda
Contact email
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Colonial Williamsburg
Phone number
1 757-565-8417
Target Audience
Middle School
Start Date
Cost
$1,900.00
Course Credit
"Attendance in the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute provides you the opportunity to apply for three hours of graduate education credit from the University of San Diego (Course Title: Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute in Early American History). Credit will be given for attending all sessions of the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute and submission of one original lesson plan based on historical content learned while attending the Teacher Institute."
Duration
Eight days
End Date

Teacher Institute in Early American History

Description

This workshop will "involve teachers in an interdisciplinary approach to teaching social studies with colonial American history as the focus. Teachers will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with noted historians, meet character interpreters, and take part in reenactments of eighteenth-century events. They will review various interactive teaching techniques with a mentor teacher and with each other. Instructional materials in a variety of media will be provided to participants to use in their classrooms. Together with Colonial Williamsburg staff, teachers will prepare new instructional materials for use in their own classrooms."

Contact name
Turner, Amanda
Contact email
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Colonial Williamsburg
Phone number
1 757-565-8417
Target Audience
Middle School
Start Date
Cost
$1,900.00
Course Credit
"Attendance in the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute provides you the opportunity to apply for three hours of graduate education credit from the University of San Diego (Course Title: Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute in Early American History). Credit will be given for attending all sessions of the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute and submission of one original lesson plan based on historical content learned while attending the Teacher Institute."
Duration
Eight days
End Date

Teacher Institute in Early American History

Description

This workshop will "involve teachers in an interdisciplinary approach to teaching social studies with colonial American history as the focus. Teachers will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with noted historians, meet character interpreters, and take part in reenactments of eighteenth-century events. They will review various interactive teaching techniques with a mentor teacher and with each other. Instructional materials in a variety of media will be provided to participants to use in their classrooms. Together with Colonial Williamsburg staff, teachers will prepare new instructional materials for use in their own classrooms."

Contact name
Turner, Amanda
Contact email
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Colonial Williamsburg
Phone number
1 757-565-8417
Target Audience
Middle School
Start Date
Cost
$1,900.00
Course Credit
"Attendance in the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute provides you the opportunity to apply for three hours of graduate education credit from the University of San Diego (Course Title: Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute in Early American History). Credit will be given for attending all sessions of the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute and submission of one original lesson plan based on historical content learned while attending the Teacher Institute."
Duration
Eight days
End Date

Teacher Institute in Early American History

Description

This workshop will "involve teachers in an interdisciplinary approach to teaching social studies with colonial American history as the focus. Teachers will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with noted historians, meet character interpreters, and take part in reenactments of eighteenth-century events. They will review various interactive teaching techniques with a mentor teacher and with each other. Instructional materials in a variety of media will be provided to participants to use in their classrooms. Together with Colonial Williamsburg staff, teachers will prepare new instructional materials for use in their own classrooms."

Contact name
Turner, Amanda
Contact email
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Colonial Williamsburg
Phone number
1 757-565-8417
Target Audience
Elementary
Start Date
Cost
$1,900.00
Course Credit
"Attendance in the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute provides you the opportunity to apply for three hours of graduate education credit from the University of San Diego (Course Title: Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute in Early American History). Credit will be given for attending all sessions of the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute and submission of one original lesson plan based on historical content learned while attending the Teacher Institute."
Duration
Eight days
End Date

Teacher Institute in Early American History

Description

This workshop will "involve teachers in an interdisciplinary approach to teaching social studies with colonial American history as the focus. Teachers will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with noted historians, meet character interpreters, and take part in reenactments of eighteenth-century events. They will review various interactive teaching techniques with a mentor teacher and with each other. Instructional materials in a variety of media will be provided to participants to use in their classrooms. Together with Colonial Williamsburg staff, teachers will prepare new instructional materials for use in their own classrooms."

Contact name
Turner, Amanda
Contact email
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Colonial Williamsburg
Phone number
1 757-565-8417
Target Audience
Elementary
Start Date
Cost
$1,900.00
Course Credit
"Attendance in the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute provides you the opportunity to apply for three hours of graduate education credit from the University of San Diego (Course Title: Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute in Early American History). Credit will be given for attending all sessions of the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute and submission of one original lesson plan based on historical content learned while attending the Teacher Institute."
Duration
Eight days
End Date

Immigration, Religion, and Culture on New York's Lower East Side

Description

This workshop will "treat the Lower East Side, a neighborhood known for its immigrant history, as a primary source. Walking tours, lectures, and photography will bring teachers and a diverse group of scholars together to learn about how various ethnic, religious and immigrant groups adapted their religion and culture to America. The workshop aims to provide teachers with the tools and inspiration to bring the Lower East Side back to their classrooms." Specific topics will include "Eldridge Street Synagogue and Religious Adaptation," "Chinatown and the Development of a Port Culture on the Bowery/Chatham Square," "The African Burial Ground and African American Communities," "Irish and Italian Immigration and Foodways," and "The Interaction Between East European Jews and the German Christians on the Lower East Side."

Contact name
Freed, Phyllis
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
National Endowment for the Humanities
Phone number
1 212-219-0888
Target Audience
Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade
Start Date
Duration
Five days
End Date

Shaping the Constitution: A View From Mount Vernon 1783-1789

Description

This workshop will explore the history of Mount Vernon, the development of the Constitution, and the life of George Washington, looking particularly at how Mount Vernon served as a center for discussion of the issues and ideas that would lead to creation of the Constitution. Lectures, discussions, Powerpoint presentations, readings, tours of Mount Vernon and other sites, pedagogical sessions, and curriculum development will be included in the workshop.

Contact name
Scott, Marianne
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
National Endowment for the Humanities
Phone number
1 703-894-1776
Target Audience
Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade
Start Date
Contact Title
Education Programs Coordinator
Duration
Five days
End Date

Shaping the Constitution: A View From Mount Vernon 1783-1789

Description

This workshop will explore the history of Mount Vernon, the development of the Constitution, and the life of George Washington, looking particularly at how Mount Vernon served as a center for discussion of the issues and ideas that would lead to creation of the Constitution. Lectures, discussions, Powerpoint presentations, readings, tours of Mount Vernon and other sites, pedagogical sessions, and curriculum development will be included in the workshop.

Contact name
Scott, Marianne
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
National Endowment for the Humanities
Phone number
1 703-894-1776
Target Audience
Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade
Start Date
Contact Title
Education Programs Coordinator
Duration
Five days
End Date

Iran Through the Looking Glass

Description

"This 3-day summer institute will give participating teachers an opportunity to deepen their understanding of Iranian culture and politics, and explore critical issues in Iranian-U.S. relations. Major themes covered during this institute will include Islam and Iranian society, the role of Islam in politics, democratic forces in Iran, the history of Iranian-U.S. relations, and current pressing issues in Iranian-U.S relations, including nuclear proliferation and Iran’s involvement in the Iraq conflict."

Contact email
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Choices for the 21st Century Education Program
Phone number
1 401-863-3155
Target Audience
Secondary
Start Date
Duration
Three days
End Date

Jackdaws

Teaser

Jackdaws is for-profit and produces hands-on primary source materials for upper elementary and middle school students.

Description

<p>Jackdaws is for-profit and produces hands-on primary source materials for upper elementary and middle school students. </p>

<p>These sets include reproductions of primary sources, including maps, photographs, letters, diaries, and posters. Each set of sources is accompanied by full descriptions of the documents, timelines, and broadsheet essays – historians’ detailed narratives of the topics presented in journal-like formats. There is also a study guide/lesson plan with every set that includes worksheets, activities, and assessments.</p>

<p>Units in American history are available in the following categories: New York state history, California state history, American Indian History, Colonial America, Economics, Government and Civics, Immigration, Slavery and the Civil War, Westward Expansion, and Conflicts and Social Issues.</p>

<p>Samples are not available online, though titles may be ordered through the Jackdaws website.</p>

Publisher
Jackdaws Publications