2012
Seattle Center Celebrates 50 Years!
Submitted by David Bailor on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 10:53amVisit one of the most important tourist sites of the host city and participate in dynamic hands-on educational activities developed specifically to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Century 21, the Seattle World’s Fair. --> read more »
Pike Place Market: A Scavenger Hunt
Submitted by David Bailor on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 10:51amVeteran teachers will provide a hands-on tour, content connections and a scavenger hunt in America’s premier market. You’ll be surprised at all the places and sights in a three-story market.
Window to the Circumpolar World: Global Interdependence in the Arctic
Submitted by David Bailor on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 10:31amThe Arctic is receiving increased attention as a result of climate change, natural resource exploitation, and sovereignty issues. If there is a “bright side” to these issues, it is that Arctic indigenous peoples have a greater involvement and more influential voice in international affairs than ever before. --> read more »
National Geographic Teacher Fest
Submitted by David Bailor on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 10:14amJoin National Geographic staff for an exhilarating round of demonstrations of cool, classroom-ready activities. --> read more »
Essential Seattle: A Historic Exploration of the Emerald City
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 4:35pmDive in to the rich history of the Pacific Northwest. Start the morning with an overview presentation during breakfast, then strap on your walking shoes to take in the sights of downtown Seattle on a guided walking tour. --> read more »
AP World History: Course and Exam Changes
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 1:56pmThis workshop will provide a comprehensive understanding of the redesigned course and exam; concrete classroom strategies for addressing those changes; and guidance on completing the AP course audit.
AP Human Geography: Gender and Geography
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 1:54pmThis workshop presents teachers with resources and ideas to expand their curriculum, with an emphasis on gender, and the power structure between genders. The following topics are explored: (1) Mapping Gendered Spaces, (2) Measuring Fertility, (3) The World’s Women: Trends and Statistics, (4) Women in Agriculture, and (5) Sustainable Voices.
AP Comparative Government and Politics: Democratization Update--Nation States in Transition
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 1:53pmThis workshop focuses on three lessons that facilitate student exploration of the concept of democratization as a basis for comparing six nation-states and improving the interpretation of political data.
Pre-AP Strategies in History and the Social Sciences
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 1:51pmThis interactive workshop presents teachers at the Pre-AP level with strategies to improve students’ historical thinking skills, specifically interpretation and analysis, through the exploration of primary and secondary sources.
Weaving an Interconnected World: Islamic Trade and Cultural Networks
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 1:36pmHow do cowboys, computers, and cuisine all connect in the pre-modern Islamic world? Travel with us along pathways of pre-modern trade from China to Europe to America to find out!
