World History
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.
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!
Ten Technology Tips for Bringing the World Alive
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 1:32pmJoin TCI to discover strategies and technology tips that will help you motivate students to make sense of the world around them--from past to present.
Cold War Villains and Heroes: Primary Sources and Questioning Strategies
Submitted by David Bailor on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 11:48amExplore heroes and villains through the analysis of primary source documents from history's greatest "villain" Fidel Castro and unsung young heroes of the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War.
Archaeology and Social Studies: Making the Past Come Alive in Your Classroom!
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 11:46amMost social studies topics incorporate archaeological information. Learn about standards-based educational resources offered by tht leading international archaeology organizations. Lesson plans, classroom resources, and recommended electronic media provided.
History with Foldables and Formative Assessment
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 11:38amPlunge into evidence-base, hands-on activities for history as Foldables become powerful, tactile, rechargeable tools to engage students and build learning ownership. Come learn, fold and gain ideas for formative assessment!
The Armageddon Letters: Kennedy/Kruschev/Castro in the Cuban Missile Crisis
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 11:24amIn The Armageddon Letters, two renowned scholars of the Cuban missile crisis have produced their masterpiece for the 50th anniversary of the crisis. The Armageddon Letters is a web-augmented, student friendly, virtual time machine that will leave readers breathless at the narrowness of humanity’s escape.
Unveiling Canada and US Teacher's Guides on Asian WWII Atrocities
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmCreative use of Canada and US developed teachers' guides/audio-visual materials addressing atrocities committed in the Asia-Pacific War (1931-1945) to empower students to pursue peace and social justice as global citizens.
A Global Story: African Presence in Early World Empires
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmThe presentation will offer a psychological approach to improve the academic performance and interest of African-American students by highlighting the achievements of people of African descent in World History.
Most Dangerous Women: Bringing History to Life through Readers' Theater
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmCome to read, to sing along, or just to listen and learn of a century of courageous peacemakers who are too little known, too often overlooked: history's Most Dangerous Women.
