WWI 360: TEACH LIKE AN ACE


An Interactive and Interdisciplinary WWI Teacher Workshop in 360 Minutes

Join us at the Connecticut State Library for a one-day workshop, sponsored by the U.S. World War One Centennial Commission and made possible through the National WWI Museum and Memorial that offers a blend of meaningful content and primary-source focused methods for teaching World War I and its enduring impact. Learn to debunk common WWI misconceptions, how to teach beyond the Western Front and why we need to teach this era now more than ever. Educators from the National WWI Museum and Memorial join Connecticut experts to explore local and global resources and help you teach WWI like an ace!

Details

When:

Tuesday, June 25, 2019
9:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Where:

Van Block State Library Facility
75 Van Block Ave.
Hartford, CT

REGISTRATION

Registration costs covered are with generous appreciation to the U.S. World War One Centennial Commission.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

5-12th grade educators interested in integrating WWI into humanities.

PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

• Six hours of professional development (in most states)
Cross-curricular teaching resources from the collection of the National WWI Museum and Memorial including: Copyright-free image, audio and document primary source sets

• Six hours of professional development (in most states)
Cross-curricular teaching resources from the collection of the National WWI Museum and Memorial including: Copyright-free image, audio and document primary source sets

• Historical deliberation discussion guides
Ready-to-use lesson plans with media enhancement opportunities for 1:1 classroom

• Student activities aligned with educational standards
Opportunity for publication with National WWI Museum and Memorial

• Catered lunch and lots of coffee (we understand what fuels the army and the educator)

For more information please contact:

Christine Pittsley at 860-757-6517 or ctinww1@ct.gov

This workshop is sponsored by:


United States World War One Centennial Commission

National World War I Museum and Memorial


with support from


Connecticut State Library

Connecticut State Department of Education

Connecticut History Day.