History Educators Project
Teaching American History through the Lens of Indiana
The History Educators Project: Teaching American History through the Lens of Indiana is a robust, innovative three-year professional development model that will provide preparation in traditional American history for Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) teachers of grades 4–12. The project is funded as a Teaching American History grant through the U.S. Department of Education. More.
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National History Day in Indiana
National History Day in Indiana is a project-based learning program that encourages students to explore their own interests in history, conduct research, and create projects in the form of exhibits, documentaries, original dramatic performances, papers, and Web sites. The Indiana Historical Society has a wealth of resources, including teacher and student workshops and other support to help you implement the program. Get more information about this program in Indiana, read about the contest, and find out how to get started at http://www.indianahistory.org/teachers-students/history-day. For information on the national contest, also check out the National History Day website.
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Wish You Were Here! Teaching History from the Inside Out
The Indiana History Center is offering workshops focusing on the You Are There model. Visit the Indiana Experience, discover related primary sources in the IHS collections, receive classroom resources, and learn new teaching techniques to help students place themselves in the past with authentic and relevant history lessons.
For more information, visit www.indianahistory.org or contact us at welcome@indianahistory.org or (317) 234-1830.
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New! Workshop Resources
Check out the resources provided by the TAH project historians at the 2011 Summer Institute.
TAH Teacher Named Caleb Mills Indiana History Teacher of the Year
Read about this prestigious award presented to Becky Boyle by the Indiana Historical Society.
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