Thursday, May 28, 2015

Workshop Opportunity at UNC June 22nd and June 23rd

Corruption, Conflict and Everyday Americans - 1865 to 1910  

Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 8:30-4:00
UNC Campus - Greeley

Through the lens of America’s so-called “Gilded Age,” delve into universal themes that can apply across eras and disciplines through this engaging two-day workshop.  Examine political and cultural changes and their impact on ideals as large as democracy, capitalism, and social justice; and topics astimely as immigration, media bias and individual rights. Explore primary sources from the Library of Congress and elsewhere; includes plenty of model activities to promote student inquiry and critical thinking.  

Additional details:
 
Register through UNC conference services -  http://tinyurl.com/tps-register
 
$30 deposit required; refundable upon completion of course (essentially free) - be ready with credit card when registering. 

Includes continental breakfast and lunch each day

Past experience with Library of Congress/Teaching with Primary Sources recommended

Best option: sign up for TPS Essentials Exploration workshop offered June 15 (same registration page)

Earn one graduate credit from UNC (optional - $60) – attend sessions on June 15, June 22-23 and a work day June 25; submit completed lesson plan.

Register as soon as possible - June 4 is deadline to determine sufficient enrollment for this offering.
 
More information at TPS-UNC website: www.unco.edu/tps/

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