Exhibitor Session

Experience Turkey: Teacher Tours Sponsored by the Turkish Cultural Foundation


Experience Turkey, the modern, vibrant nation at the intersection of East and West. Explore centuries-old architecture, savor culinary delights and soak up Turkey's rich culture during these two-week tours.

Time: 
Sat, 11/17/2012 - 8:00am - 9:00am
Presenters: 
John Gokcen, Honorary Consul General, Turkish Cultural Foundation, Kirkland, WA
Room: 
4C-1
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On the Road: Secrets to Planning Exceptional School Trips


Learn what’s new in school trips from America’s student trip expert. George DeBolt will share tips on how to plan school trips that are exciting, educational, and within budget.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Presenters: 
George DeBolt, School Trips by DeBolt, Homestead, PA
Room: 
4C-4
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Cultural Literacy--Getting to Know the Sikh Americans


Explore Sikh culture, traditions, identity, and faith with "Fun Facts"; "Did You Know"; and "Culture Quiz" segments that entertain and inform. This program will leave students engaged and enlightened.

Time: 
Sat, 11/17/2012 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Presenters: 
Janice Singh, Kaur Foundation, Potomac, MD
Room: 
4C-3
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Civil War Curriculum Workshop


Study the Trust’s Civil War Curriculum. This free resource provides 9 standards-based goals covering the war from disunion to reconstruction; complete with lessons, materials, and assessment. Then work with colleagues to create your own.

Time: 
Sat, 11/17/2012 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Presenters: 
Nicole Osier, Civil War Trust, Washington, DC
Room: 
4C-3
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The Civic Mirror--A Simulation-Based Social Studies Program


This online and face-to-face education program utilizes the best of tech-ed and constructivist learning methods to transform classrooms into countries and students into citizens. Students don't just learn about law, government, and economics, they get to participate in their own mini-versions of them.

Time: 
Sat, 11/17/2012 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Presenters: 
Brenda Ball, Crofton House School, Vancouver, BC
Room: 
4C-1
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United States Mint: Teaching about and through U.S. Coins


The United States Mint H.I.P. Pocket Change website, www.usmint.gov/kids, offers FREE K-12 cross-curricular educational materials, and introduces students to the history of the coins they carry. H.I.P. Pocket Change, it's "History In your Pocket."

Time: 
Sat, 11/17/2012 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Presenters: 
Kim Jenkins, United States Mint, Washington, DC
Room: 
602
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Civil War Curriculum Workshop


Study the Trust’s Civil War Curriculum. This free resource provides 9 standards-based goals covering the war from disunion to reconstruction; complete with lessons, materials, and assessment. Then work with colleagues to create your own.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:15am - 11:15am
Presenters: 
Nicole Osier, Civil War Trust, Washington, DC
Room: 
4C-3
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Economics Meets Blended Learning


Flipping classrooms? Economics lessons and resources are now available for teachers and students in a rich blended learning environment. Assign lectures and videos as homework and use class time to achieve economics learning.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Presenters: 
Ken Leonard, Foundation for Teaching Economics, Auburn, WA; Debbie Heaney, Foundation for Teaching Economics, AZ
Room: 
4C-4
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Crafting LGBT-Inclusive Lessons


How do you construct a curriculum that includes positive representations of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) people, history and events? This session will provide guidance on content development as well as examples of available resources and instructional strategies.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Presenters: 
Jenny Betz, GLSEN, New York, NY; Robert McGarry, GLSEN, New York, NY
Room: 
4C-1
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Jungleers in Battle The 41st Division of WWII


This new documentary tells the story of the 41st Infantry Division during World War II. Veterans recount their experiences, from guarding the Oregon and Washington coastline, through battles in the Pacific, to occupation duty in the Hiroshima district of Japan.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Presenters: 
Alisha Hamel, Historical Outreach Foundation, Portland, OR
Room: 
4C-3
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