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

  • Event Number
    706-18
  • Date
  • Presenters
    Smithsonian National Museum of American History Staff
  • Intended Audience
    ROE #26 and ROE #33 K-12 Social Studies Educators
  • Location
    Knoxville High School, 600 East Main Street, Knoxville, Il 61448
  • Fee
    None
  • PD Hours
    6
  • Status
    Registration Closed

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
LUNCH PROVIDED