Over 30 documents related to the topic "Chicago: Journey for Civil Rights in the Midwest" are now online thanks to teachers in Chicago.
Tag: professional_development
“A New Day For LBJ” Workshop at the LBJ Library
Register for this workshop exploring the museum at the LBJ Libary in Austin, TX. Topics include primary sources in the classroom, pre- and post-visit activities, and content covered in the exhibits.
Fall Graduate Course from National History Day
This coming fall, our partner National History Day (NHD) will offer graduate coursework for teachers for the first time: Introduction to Project-Based Learning through the National History Day Curriculum Framework. It's part of their expansion of professional development for Social Studies teachers, English teachers, and School Librarians. In an effort to reach a larger number and … Continue reading Fall Graduate Course from National History Day
How Do We Keep History Relevant and Exciting?
Sharing our personal experience with students can make history relevant and exciting.
A Guide to Creating Your DocsTeach Activity
Choose primary sources and pull them together into an online learning activity using one of our DocsTeach tools.
What Are Your Summer Plans?
The upcoming Primarily Teaching Summer workshop will be held in several locations this year.
Join Us for a Primarily Teaching Summer Workshop
We are now accepting applications for Primarily Teaching—our summer institute for educators on using historical documents in the classroom. Learn more and apply online. Summer 2014 workshops will be conducted at: The National Archives at Chicago, June 23–27 The National Archives in Washington, DC, July 7–11 The National Archives at Atlanta, Morrow, GA, July 21–25 The National Archives … Continue reading Join Us for a Primarily Teaching Summer Workshop
Professional Development at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum will offer two exciting professional development opportunities, totaling more than 10 hours of credit, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in the next month. “Mr. and Mrs. Polk’s War: A Presidential Partnership for Texas and Manifest Destiny” Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, McCord Auditorium, Southern Methodist University (SMU) Join the … Continue reading Professional Development at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
New Date: Free National History Day Webinar November 12th
The National Archives, the NHD organization, experienced teachers, and experienced students will discuss strategies for success and how to use National Archives resources.
More Primary Sources in DocsTeach!
Several new documents have been added to DocsTeach over the past few months. Our former intern shares some of her favorite new additions.