Students explore the transformation of North America in the nineteenth century and probe this complicated and violent history, considering the major events and policies that accompanied U.S. territorial growth and the effects at a local level.
Introductory Webinar
Westward Expansion: A New History: A Curriculum from the Choices Program
12:00 pm — 1:00 pm
NCHE Booth Session
DETAILS
In recent years, scholars have reexamined the history of the West by focusing on Native American groups. With limited sources, they have struggled to piece together histories that do not generalize the experiences of Native Americans, and that accurately portray complicated interactions that occurred. This unit, Westward Expansion: A New History, considers major events and policies that accompanied U.S. westward growth in the nineteenth century. Students also explore this history on a local level in southern Arizona.
This session is not a content lecture. Rather, it looks at the readings, lessons, and videos that make up this 10-day curriculum.
NOTE: This session will take place at 12 pm EDT.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
This session will take place in the Choices Program’s virtual booth at the NCHE 2021 Virtual Conference. Participants will receive tips and ideas for integrating this curriculum unit into their classes.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is appropriate for high school history and other social studies educators, including IB and AP educators. High school humanities teachers often use our materials and are also invited to attend.
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.