Students probe the history of the United States from 1830 to 1865. Using primary sources, readings, and lessons, students consider the experiences of people in the United States as well as the issues driving the political confrontation over slavery and the meaning of liberty.
One-day Workshop
Exploring Freedom and Liberty in Choices’ Civil War and Civil Rights Curriculum
8:30 am — 3:00 pm
In-person Workshop
Providence, RI
Providence, RI
DETAILS
Join the Choices Program in person to explore our curriculums The Civil War and the Meaning of Liberty and Freedom Now: The Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi. These two units discuss freedom and liberty. What did those concepts mean at the time of the historical turning point? Why did people have different understandings of these ideals? How can we support students’ understanding of these terms in their historical context? What do students think they mean today?
Join us at Brown University as we explore the readings, lessons, concepts, and videos found in both curriculum units, and be ready to implement them in your classroom.
Note that this is a hands-on workshop, not a lecture. We will try out several of the lessons in the units, discuss how they can support student learning, and share ideas for adapting the curriculums to fit individual classroom needs. Engaging lessons we’ll examine include “Women’s Experiences in SNCC” and a “Perspectives Activity on the 1964 Democratic Convention” (from the Civil Rights unit). We’ll also explore “The Geography of Slavery and the Cotton Economy,” “Who Were the Abolitionists?” and “Food as History” (from the Civil War unit).
$95 Per Person
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
All workshop attendees will receive a complimentary print copy and a one-year Digital Editions license to each curriculum (a value that exceeds the cost of registration!). Lunch and a six-hour certificate of attendance are also included.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This in-person workshop is open to all; it most appropriate for U.S. history teachers. No prior knowledge of Choices materials is assumed.
Mimi is the Director of Sales and Professional Development for the Choices Program. Prior to joining the Choices Program in 2011, Mimi worked at Clark University where she served as the Director of the Teacher Center for Global Studies supporting K12 social studies teachers throughout Massachusetts for more than 20 years. Mimi holds a Masters in International Development and Social Change from Clark University.