Opportunities for Tennessee Social Studies Teachers
The following announcements about professional development programs, study abroad opportunities, and other items are provided as a service to our members. Inclusion on our website is in no way an endorsement by the Tennessee Council for the Social Studies.
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Workshops from Teaching With Primary Sources Across Tennessee
- February 27, "Introduction to the Library of Congress and Teaching with Primary Sources" Workshop at East Tennessee History Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. To register, email Lisa Oakley, oakley@easttnhistory.org
- February 28, "Incorporating Primary Sources into your Teaching" Workshop at East Tennesse History Center from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. EST. To register, email Lisa Oakley, oakley@easttnhistory.org.
- March 1, "Emancipation During and After the Civil War: Teaching with Primary Sources" Webcast with MTSU Center for Educational Media at 3:30 p.m. For viewing information, visit cem.mtsu.edu.
- March 16, "War of 1812" Workshop at Nashville Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event is being held in conjunction with the War of 1812 Bicentennial Symposium: Tennessee, the Atlantic World, and the War of 1812. To register for the teacher workshop, contact Kira Duke, Kira.Duke@mtsu.edu
- April 4, Illuminating the Battle of Shiloh: Primary Sources from the Library of Congress Teacher Workshop, Pickwick Landing State Park from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. - This workshop will include lunch, a $50 travel stipend, and educational resources. It is being held in conjunction with Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial 2012 Signature Event: Invasion by Rail and River, http://www.tnvacation.com/civil-war/events/.
- April 12, Using Maps from the Library of Congress Teacher Workshop, Heritage Center of Murfreesboro from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - This workshop will include lunch, a $50 travel stipend, and educational resources. Contact Kira Duke, Kira.Duke@mtsu.edu
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Opportunity from NCSS to Travel to Peru or Turkey
GEEO and the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) are collaborating on two programs in the summer of 2012 to Peru and Turkey. The NCSS wanted to offer a program where their members could travel together at discounted prices. They chose to work with GEEO on these programs because of our shared values, flexibility and innovative post-trip curriculum.
This program is limited to NCSS members and their guests. The program is discounted by an additional $66 for NCSS members.
For more information about this program and other travel opportunities from GEEO click here.
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This program is limited to NCSS members and their guests. The program is discounted by an additional $66 for NCSS members.
For more information about this program and other travel opportunities from GEEO click here.
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The Clarice Smith National Teacher Institutes - Smithsonian American Art Museum
July 9–July 13, 2012 OR July 30–August 3, 2012
Be inspired this summer at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, as you join colleagues from across the country for an exciting exploration of the connections among American art, technology, and your curricula. Attend one of our week-long institutes in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Stay connected with your newfound colleagues and Museum staff throughout the year.
Core subject teachers for grades 6-12 may apply as individuals or as part of a team. Priority will be given to social studies and English/language arts teachers.
Applications are due Monday, April 2, 2012
Registration Fee: $200 per participant
For more information and the application please visit: http://americanart.si.edu/education/dev/cs/
Graduate credits, scholarships, and low-cost housing accommodations are available. For more information, please contact us at AmericanArtClariceSmithInitiative@si.edu.
The Clarice Smith American Art Education Initiative is supported by a generous gift from The Robert H. Smith Family Foundation.
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Be inspired this summer at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, as you join colleagues from across the country for an exciting exploration of the connections among American art, technology, and your curricula. Attend one of our week-long institutes in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Stay connected with your newfound colleagues and Museum staff throughout the year.
Core subject teachers for grades 6-12 may apply as individuals or as part of a team. Priority will be given to social studies and English/language arts teachers.
Applications are due Monday, April 2, 2012
Registration Fee: $200 per participant
For more information and the application please visit: http://americanart.si.edu/education/dev/cs/
Graduate credits, scholarships, and low-cost housing accommodations are available. For more information, please contact us at AmericanArtClariceSmithInitiative@si.edu.
The Clarice Smith American Art Education Initiative is supported by a generous gift from The Robert H. Smith Family Foundation.
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The HistoryMakers 2nd Annual NEH Summer Institute for School Teachers
African American Political History: From Reconstruction to the Present
Sunday, July 8, 2012 – Friday, August 3, 2012
In a competitive process, teachers from across the country will compete for 25 spots as Summer Scholars. These Summer Scholars will spend the month of July studying the subject of African American Political History: From Reconstruction to the Present. Summer Scholars will also be trained in the disciplines of oral history while having unique access to primary source material. The goal of the Institute is to assist Summer Scholars in becoming "Master Teachers" and in developing curriculum for use in their classrooms.
The NEH Institute will focus on four major themes: 1) African American Political Development Pre and Post Civil War; 2) early 20th Century Black Political Strategies, Civil Rights Unionism, and WWII and Cold War Racial Politics; 3) the Civil Rights Movement; and 4) 1970s Black Politics and the New Generation of Black Politicians.
Please visit The HistoryMakers’ website http://www.thehistorymakers.com/edday/ for more information.
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In a competitive process, teachers from across the country will compete for 25 spots as Summer Scholars. These Summer Scholars will spend the month of July studying the subject of African American Political History: From Reconstruction to the Present. Summer Scholars will also be trained in the disciplines of oral history while having unique access to primary source material. The goal of the Institute is to assist Summer Scholars in becoming "Master Teachers" and in developing curriculum for use in their classrooms.
The NEH Institute will focus on four major themes: 1) African American Political Development Pre and Post Civil War; 2) early 20th Century Black Political Strategies, Civil Rights Unionism, and WWII and Cold War Racial Politics; 3) the Civil Rights Movement; and 4) 1970s Black Politics and the New Generation of Black Politicians.
Please visit The HistoryMakers’ website http://www.thehistorymakers.com/edday/ for more information.
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