Professional Development Opportunities

America in Class: Online Seminars from the National Humanities Center

What:
Professional development seminars that seek to improve teacher content knowledge, promote discussion-based instruction, and provide fresh material for use with students.

Topics/Dates:
April 12: Teaching Catcher in the Rye: Holden Caulfield and Adolescent Rebellion
April 19: Nation, Race and Genocide: Terror in the 20th Century
April 24 & 26: Using Art in History and Literature Classes: What's the Story? Parts 1 & 2
May 16: Spain and its North American Empire in the Eighteenth Century: The Other Revolution

Cost: $35
More info: Visit americainclass.org/seminars/

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News

Educational materials have been designed in conjunction with the Savor Indiana TV show. Teachers may download a version of each show, from which the commercials and that weeks' alcohol segment have been removed. These materials are designed to teach to the ISTEP+ standards, and use real-life examples from the show to teach science, math, social studies and language arts. Different levels of materials are available for teachers in grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

The first Savor Indiana episode focuses on Madison, on the Ohio River. Segments include information on Madison's history and fun activities for families with children, Community Supported Agriculture, the Whitehall Bed & Breakfast - a part of the Union Army Hospital during the Civil War, learning how to bake bread at the 605 Grille, the Thomas Family Winery, Madison artisans Folk Art by May and Cocoa Safari Chocolates, and the Key West Shrimp House.

Following the episode about Madison, Savor Indiana will profile Noble County, Switzerland County, Randolph County, Henry County, Tippecanoe County, Bartholomew County, and Grant County.

View the curriculum materials.