World History

Transform stereotypes and inspire your students with the hidden history of the Jewish partisans: men, women and teens who fought back during the Holocaust. Includes free curriculum and DVDs.

"This session will investigate how the history of New France has impacted present-day Québec. Changing roles of religion, class, race and gender will be explored. Teaching resources provided."

"Tour this immense site containing essays, images, links, and lesson plans created by University of Chicago faculty & K-12 teachers. http://teachmiddleeast.lib.uchicago.edu/"

Get students excited to learn about the complex class relationships and the inherit injustice of Feudal Europe during the Middle Ages using the game of Chess.

"Students make history come alive by participating as historical figures in your own created social network. Receive instructions and resources to create, implement, and follow-up on your own network. "

Participants will examine how the same DBQs that are used to teach advanced placement students can also effectively transform the learning environment for all non-AP World History students.

Use a variety of films to help ELL's and exceptional students build background knowledge and deepen understanding in World and US History including Roman Empire and World Wars.

"Explore how to make effective use of graphic organizers to support and encourage students to get excited about writing historical fictional narratives, persuasive essays and research papers. "

"Pictures are worth a thousand words, but today’s students live in “instant” worlds. How can pre-service and novice teachers spark student interest in images from a less digital past?"

"Did you know NHD projects, the gold standard in history education, also supports STEM-learning? Come find out how you can integrate this program into your own classroom."