Secondary Level-High School

History comes alive when students interact with artifacts. This session will inspire with examples of integrating primary documents, literary texts, and contemporary non-fiction materials for projects and curriculum

This workshop will model lessons on push and pull factors, waves of immigration, and nativism throughout U.S. history in order to contextualize and respond to contemporary immigration.

Come take part in easy to replicate learning activities that integrate primary and secondary sources. All modeled lessons and websites emphasize the various economic roles women played throughout American history.

Technology is only as good as its goal! In this session you will learn about our Master Technology Teacher PD and how we are immersing teachers in 21st century learning.

This is a presentation of a unique traveling historical display of the infamous 1955 Emmett Till murder. The exhibit chronicles the history of the event and reexamines the latest evidence.

Challenge the way you think about race, civil rights, and the Pacific Northwest by attending a presentation on Seattle's unique civil rights history.

Audio primary source analysis strengthens the critical analysis and thinking skills today's employers demand. Case studies and examples will demonstrate the value of audio primary source use in instruction.

Participants will learn how to "issue-ize" their existing instructional units in American and world history by applying an issue-centered focus to increase student engagement and understanding.

Once again, two former high school administrators and NCSS past Presidents invite volunteers from the audience to answer genuine questions they asked in interviews. Critiques and crucial tips are offered.

Panel presentation exploring national Chinese Exclusion Legislation and Northwest consequences with lessons featuring archival materials involving immigration deportation methods, first hand personal experiences, current day impact and restorative events.