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How Academic Historians can be Useful to K-12 Teachers

NCHE

Implicit in these sessions is an unstated assumption: we need to revisit events and issues because we have learned new things about them, because historical knowledge is continually refreshed, reframed, and rethought.

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Prepare for Fall Multi Day seminars!

Teaching American History

The seminar also includes a visit to a local historical site. Meals, materials, double-occupancy rooms, and historical site visits are covered 100%. For more information about our Multi-Day seminars and to see the schedule of events please click here. See a sample itinerary here. Have more questions? Click here.

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Applications open March 10th for Fall Multi Day Seminars!

Teaching American History

The seminar also includes a visit to a local historical site. For more information about our Multi-Day seminars and to see the schedule of events please click here. During the seminar, the teachers discuss primary documents on the seminar topic with the guidance of a scholar, who acts as the seminar leader. Have more questions?

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Simulation Games for Your Ancient Civilizations Class

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

We have also found that some simulations try to bring certain events to life that could be harmful to certain students, especially in the case of difficult historical events. These events or rounds include trumpeters and heralds, long jump, discus, footrace, javelin, wrestling, chariot race, and pankration.

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Making the Most of Distance Learning: 7 Tips to Share with Parents

Digital Promise

Easily access real-world learning materials like video tutorials, primary and secondary sources for research projects, museum collections, historical sites, and digital books, available online and often for free. Practice critical skills by using tools for organizing, researching, writing, publishing, creating, and more.

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Applications Open Soon for Spring Multi Day Seminars

Teaching American History

The seminar also includes a visit to a local historical site. Meals, materials, double-occupancy rooms, and historical site visits are covered 100%. For more information about our Multi-Day seminars and to see the schedule of events please click here. See a sample itinerary here. Have more questions? Click here.

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2024

Zinn Education Project

Contents Action Plan Overview | Action Plan Step-by-Step Guide Media Guide | Posters and Graphics Messages for Signs, Social Media, and Chants | Record a Statement Coordinators and Co-Sponsors | Workshops and More Events It’s time to take action. Event hosts also reference the Teach Truth Media Guide. Sign up here.