Geographic Thinking in Action
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Using Maps and Other Primary Sources in the Elementary School Classroom(2017)
Workshop Overview
https://www.loc.gov/item/98688467/
In this 2-day workshop teachers will:
- Learn about programs and resources available from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Program and the Illinois Geographic Alliance, a member of the National Geographic Network of Alliances for Geographic Education
- Examine K-5 national and Illinois geography standards for learning (new Illinois standards effective 1/2016)
- Explore geographical and historical thinking
- Discuss strategies to help develop student’s critical thinking and inquiry skills
- Work with experienced educators, geographers, and historians
- Analyze maps and primary documents using both geographical and historical thinking tools and techniques
- Receive a variety of resources and materials ready for immediate classroom use
- Earn Professional Development hours (at no out-of-pocket cost)
Workshop Dates and Locations
The Geographic Thinking in Action Workshop is structured as a 2-day (consecutive days) face-to-face workshop at two locations for two different cohorts of teachers. The first workshop will be offered June 12-13, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Governors State University, University Park, IL (south of Chicago). An identical workshop will be offered June 14-15, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL.
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Using Maps and Other Primary Sources in the Elementary School Classroom(2016)
Workshop Overview
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In this 2-day workshop teachers will:
- Learn about programs and resources available from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Program and the Illinois Geographic Alliance, a member of the National Geographic Network of Alliances for Geographic Education
- Examine K-5 national and Illinois geography standards for learning (new Illinois standards effective 1/2016)
- Explore geographical and historical thinking
- Discuss strategies to help develop student’s critical thinking and inquiry skills
- Work with experienced educators, geographers, and historians
- Analyze maps and primary documents using both geographical and historical thinking tools and techniques
- Receive a variety of resources and materials ready for immediate classroom use
- Have the option to earn 14 Professional Development hours (at no out-of-pocket cost) or earn 2 hours of graduate credit from Illinois State University ($60 fee plus submission of an activity or lesson after completion of the 2-day workshop)
Workshop Dates and Locations
The Geographic Thinking in Action Workshop is structured as a 2-day (consecutive days) face-to-face workshop at two locations for two different cohorts of teachers. The first workshop will be offered June 16-17, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. An identical workshop will be offered on the Naperville campus of DePaul University July 21-22, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Registration
Registration is now closed.
Additional Workshop Details
https://www.loc.gov/item/73693340/
Participants will be required to complete two online modules from the Library of Congress prior to their 2-day workshop. The two modules participants should complete are Introduction to the Library of Congress and Analyzing Primary Sources: Maps. The online modules are self-paced and interactive. Each multimedia-rich module takes approximately one hour to complete. After completion of each online module, the participant should print out the certificate and bring it with them to their 2-day workshop. The complete list of six online modules can be found at the Library of Congress.
For More Information
All questions about the workshop and application process should be directed to:
Amy Bloom, Illinois Geographic Alliance Co-Coordinator
Phone: (309) 438-8115
Email: ambloom@illinoisstate.edu
This project is funded, in part, by a grant from the National Geographic Society Education Foundation to the Illinois Geographic Alliance.
The Teaching with Primary Sources Programs in Illinois are funded by a grant from the Library of Congress. The content created and featured in partnership with the TPS program does not indicate an endorsement by the Library of Congress.