Sponsored by the Georgia Humanities Council, the Jimmy Carter Education Program, and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, “From Plains to Pennsylvania Avenue: Georgia People and Places and the Making of a President” offer teachers an opportunity to learn more about American history in the 20th Century through exploring the places and people associated with the lives of President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter. Participants will gain content knowledge, as well as awareness of resources for enhancing student learning. They will also earn 3 PLUs for their participation.
The workshop includes instruction, field experiences, books, materials, lodging in Plains and Atlanta, and most meals. There is a $75 registration fee.
When: June 8-12
Where: Plains and Atlanta
Open To: 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th Grade Teachers and Media Specialists
25 Teachers will be selected to participate.
For more information, or to apply, contact Laura McCarty at ltmc@georgiahumanities.org
DEADLINE to apply is April 15, 2008
“Slaves, Slavery, and the Individual in America’s Past” is sponsored by the Georgia Humanities Council and National History Day. This national workshop offers teachers an opportunity to learn more about American history in the 18th and 19th Centuries through tracing the institution of slavery and its social, political, and economic impact. Participants will gain content knowledge, as well as awareness of resources for enhancing student learning through National History Day participation. They will also earn 3 PLUs for their participation.
The workshop includes instruction, field experiences, books, materials, lodging in Savannah, and most meals. There is a $75 registration fee.
When: July 13-18
Where: Savannah
Open to: Middle and High School Teachers and Media Specialists
10 Georgia teachers will be selected to participate.
For more information, or to apply, contact Laura McCarty at ltmc@georgiahumanities.org
DEADLINE to apply is April 15, 2008
