Event Overview
Event Description
Join ICS and TeachRock for an interactive workshop about teaching with primary sources, and practice strategies for incorporating the methodology into your instruction. The Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2005 that aims to improve the accuracy and comprehensiveness of K-12 instruction about Jews, Judaism, and Jewish history.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is open to all educators who are seeking new instructional and learning tools, including teachers of U.S. History, World History, Civics, Ethnic Studies, and Human Geography.
What You'll Walk Away With
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Use music and cultural artifacts as primary sources for historical inquiry
- Draw conclusions about the benefits of teaching and learning through primary sources
- Facilitate classroom activities centering primary source analysis to improve student engagement and learning
- Access ready-to-use ICS and TeachRock lesson plans and resources aligned to U.S. History, Ethnic Studies, and related disciplines
Cost
Registration for free. You will receive an email confirming your registration.
Continuing Education Credit Eligibility
Participants who select a certificate will receive one worth 2 hours, which can be applied toward continuing education credit. ICS is an approved professional development provider in New York, Texas, and Michigan. Teachers attending from these states who would like CE points should indicate this when registering, and ICS will provide the appropriate documentation.