Smithsonian National Museum of American History Presents: "Let's Do History Tour" - Hands-On, In-Depth Workshop

The Museum will share its interdisciplinary "do history" approach to teaching with a focus on everyday objects, people-centered stories and dialogue. Free materials, including flash drives with classroom materials, links to web resources, and teaching tools will be given to every participant. This hands-on workshop may include activities such as; 1. Evaluating sources of information with focus on Common Core and 21st Century Skills 2. Lesson Planning: Small group work on activity development using Smithsonian resources 3. Teaching with Drama: Teaching strategies and debate with discussion of Common Core 4. Cross-curricular connections through invention and innovation with focus on 21st Century Skills 5. Language Arts Integration (elementary) | Historical Investigations (secondary) 6. Local connections to regional stories and resources This event will be for ROE #26 & #33 educators ONLY. Please email [email protected] for the registration code. LUNCH PROVIDED

Register with the PD Consortium at http://roepd.net/?action=workshop&recid=507&from=calendar