2011 Professional Development and Workshops
Play Dough Economics
June 1, 2011 and June 15, 2011
Jacksonville, AL
How do you make economics fun for students of all ages? With attention grabbing Play Dough™ modeling clay! Play Dough Economics incorporates hands-on activities to give your students a solid understanding of key economic principles. Whether you want to expose young students to basic economics, or spice up your upper-level classroom with attention-grabbing Play Dough, these popular activity-based lessons are an ideal way to explore economics. Play Dough Economics brings key economics concepts to life for elementary and middle school students. Most lessons have a literature connection. Come enjoy this active workshop, receive a free copy of the curriculum, and find out how you can get your own class room supply of Play Dough.
June 1, 2011 and June 15, 2011
Jacksonville, AL
How do you make economics fun for students of all ages? With attention grabbing Play Dough™ modeling clay! Play Dough Economics incorporates hands-on activities to give your students a solid understanding of key economic principles. Whether you want to expose young students to basic economics, or spice up your upper-level classroom with attention-grabbing Play Dough, these popular activity-based lessons are an ideal way to explore economics. Play Dough Economics brings key economics concepts to life for elementary and middle school students. Most lessons have a literature connection. Come enjoy this active workshop, receive a free copy of the curriculum, and find out how you can get your own class room supply of Play Dough.
Spotting Economics
June 15, 2011
Jacksonville, AL
Economics? Where is economics? When and how does it involve me? Through Spotting Economics’ engaging hands-on lessons, students will learn to notice economics in their everyday lives. They begin by learning to “spot” the economics in popular children’s literature. Each lesson starts off using an “Economics Spotter List” to find the economic concepts in a story—about subjects from Africa to Ice Cream. The concepts are then reinforced through activities, games and songs. Five bonus “mini-lessons” are included to show how to use the “Economics Spotter List” with other books. Lessons also include reproducible handouts. Come enjoy hands-on activities, free curriculum, and door prizes.
June 15, 2011
Jacksonville, AL
Economics? Where is economics? When and how does it involve me? Through Spotting Economics’ engaging hands-on lessons, students will learn to notice economics in their everyday lives. They begin by learning to “spot” the economics in popular children’s literature. Each lesson starts off using an “Economics Spotter List” to find the economic concepts in a story—about subjects from Africa to Ice Cream. The concepts are then reinforced through activities, games and songs. Five bonus “mini-lessons” are included to show how to use the “Economics Spotter List” with other books. Lessons also include reproducible handouts. Come enjoy hands-on activities, free curriculum, and door prizes.
91st National Council for the Social Studies
December 2-4, 2011
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
301-588-2049
The nation’s largest annual social studies professional development conference.
December 2-4, 2011
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
301-588-2049
The nation’s largest annual social studies professional development conference.
9th Annual Marshall Immersion Workshop
George C. Marshall International Center
217 Edwards Ferry Road
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-724-1492
The workshop focuses on the far-reaching impact of the European Recovery program-the Marshall Plan for high school level and world history teachers and social studies supervisors.
George C. Marshall International Center
217 Edwards Ferry Road
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-724-1492
The workshop focuses on the far-reaching impact of the European Recovery program-the Marshall Plan for high school level and world history teachers and social studies supervisors.
2nd Annual Civil Rights Teachers’ Institute
July 17-July 22, 2011
2120 Daisy Bates Drive ?Little Rock, AR 72202
501-396-3012
The program emphasizes the “Civil Rights Movement” at the location of Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site.
July 17-July 22, 2011
2120 Daisy Bates Drive ?Little Rock, AR 72202
501-396-3012
The program emphasizes the “Civil Rights Movement” at the location of Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site.
The American Sociological Association Conference for High School Educators
August 20-23, 2011
Caesars Palace Las Vegas,
Las Vegas, Nevada
202-383-9005
The theme “social conflict” is discussed from various perspectives in the program, such as economic class inequality, race, gender, children in conflict, etc.
August 20-23, 2011
Caesars Palace Las Vegas,
Las Vegas, Nevada
202-383-9005
The theme “social conflict” is discussed from various perspectives in the program, such as economic class inequality, race, gender, children in conflict, etc.
Do Dates Matter? Chronological Reasoning and Critical Thinking in World History – ONLINE
deborah.johnston@lakesideschool.org
206-440-2872
Dr. Deborah S, Johnson provides examples and ideas of periodization models and timelines to help teachers to plan lessons.
deborah.johnston@lakesideschool.org
206-440-2872
Dr. Deborah S, Johnson provides examples and ideas of periodization models and timelines to help teachers to plan lessons.
Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) Summer Travel for Teachers
India/Nepal, China, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey/Syria/Jordan/Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa/Mozambique/Zimbabwe/Botswana, Morocco, Argentina/Uruguay/Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Costa Rica and Guatemala/Belize/Mexico.
1-877-600-0105
Summer professional development travel program for teachers.
Teachers will explore and experience the history of the country as well as the culture.
India/Nepal, China, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey/Syria/Jordan/Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa/Mozambique/Zimbabwe/Botswana, Morocco, Argentina/Uruguay/Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Costa Rica and Guatemala/Belize/Mexico.
1-877-600-0105
Summer professional development travel program for teachers.
Teachers will explore and experience the history of the country as well as the culture.
Images as Tools: A Workshop on Japanese Images and Identities for K–12 Teachers
Honolulu Academy of Arts
900 S. Beretania
Honolulu HI 96814
206-543-1921
Through art appreciation, teachers will learn about Japanese cultures and the meaning of being a Japanese/Japanese American.
Honolulu Academy of Arts
900 S. Beretania
Honolulu HI 96814
206-543-1921
Through art appreciation, teachers will learn about Japanese cultures and the meaning of being a Japanese/Japanese American.
National Council for History Education Conference
7100 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 510
W. College Park
Maryland 20740
240-696-6600
The annual NCHE conference theme 2011 is “The Causes and Consequences of Civil Wars.”
7100 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 510
W. College Park
Maryland 20740
240-696-6600
The annual NCHE conference theme 2011 is “The Causes and Consequences of Civil Wars.”
Northeast Regional Conference for the Social Studies
April 11-13, 2011
Sturbridge Host Hotel,
Sturbridge, MA.
781-762-0368
The conference theme is “Defining Moments: People, Places and Events.”
April 11-13, 2011
Sturbridge Host Hotel,
Sturbridge, MA.
781-762-0368
The conference theme is “Defining Moments: People, Places and Events.”
The Richest Hills: Mining in the Far West, 1865-1920 -NEH Landmarks of HIstory and Culture Workshop for Schoolteachers
July 11- July 16 and July 18- July 23
Montana Historical Society
P.O. Box 20120
225 North Roberts
Helena Montana MT 59620-1201
406-444-4710
The theme “Montana” is used for the workshop in order to bring participants to experience and explore the historical site and its history.
July 11- July 16 and July 18- July 23
Montana Historical Society
P.O. Box 20120
225 North Roberts
Helena Montana MT 59620-1201
406-444-4710
The theme “Montana” is used for the workshop in order to bring participants to experience and explore the historical site and its history.
Special Topic: Teaching New American History
American Public University System.
111 W. Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414
877-777-9081
The workshop is to help teachers be critical and creative for curriculum design, assessment, and instruction in the classroom.
American Public University System.
111 W. Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414
877-777-9081
The workshop is to help teachers be critical and creative for curriculum design, assessment, and instruction in the classroom.
Strengthening your Social Studies Instruction
July 27, 2011 through July 29, 2011
1600 Grand Avenue,?Macalester College?St. Paul, MN
651-696-6000
The workshop provides 15 powerful and practical activities for teachers to learn and use in history, social science, and humanities lessons.
July 27, 2011 through July 29, 2011
1600 Grand Avenue,?Macalester College?St. Paul, MN
651-696-6000
The workshop provides 15 powerful and practical activities for teachers to learn and use in history, social science, and humanities lessons.
STUDY CANADA Summer Institute for K-12 Educators
July 3-July 8, 2011
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-9110
360-650-7370
The workshop is designed for teachers to gain knowledge about teaching the content of Canada.
July 3-July 8, 2011
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-9110
360-650-7370
The workshop is designed for teachers to gain knowledge about teaching the content of Canada.
Teaching With Documents and Works of Art: An Integrated Approach
July 27, 2011 through July 29, 2011
National Archives and Smithsonian American Art Museum
Washington, DC
202-633-7970
The workshop provides hands-on activities for teachers to use visual images and primary source documents in teaching students’ skills for history, social studies, and the humanities.
July 27, 2011 through July 29, 2011
National Archives and Smithsonian American Art Museum
Washington, DC
202-633-7970
The workshop provides hands-on activities for teachers to use visual images and primary source documents in teaching students’ skills for history, social studies, and the humanities.
Using Film and Television to Teach 21st Century Social Skills
July 20, 2011 through July 22, 2011
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
steph17895@aol.com
The teacher participants will learn how to use film and television as instructional tools in the social studies classroom.
July 20, 2011 through July 22, 2011
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
steph17895@aol.com
The teacher participants will learn how to use film and television as instructional tools in the social studies classroom.
World History Institute – “Greening the World”
Gettyburg College
300 North Washington St.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
717-337-6598
The workshop provides ideas, support and comfort for new teachers as well as experienced teachers on World History issues.
Gettyburg College
300 North Washington St.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
717-337-6598
The workshop provides ideas, support and comfort for new teachers as well as experienced teachers on World History issues.
National Conference on Geographic Education
1145 17TH Street, NW, Room 7620
Washington DC, 20036
202-857-7695
1145 17TH Street, NW, Room 7620
Washington DC, 20036
202-857-7695
