2007-08 Cohort C Schedule
2007
April
April 25: Orientation, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Discuss project requirements, website, and web modules. Teachers will receive project books and complete evaluation materials.
June
June 25-26: Summer Institute, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- June 25:
- “Introduction and Thoughts on Teaching History,” with GMU Professor Christopher Hamner
- “Locating and Evaluating Online Primary Sources,” with GMU Professor Sharon Leon
- June 26:
- “Analyzing Online Primary Sources,” with GMU Professor Sharon Leon
- “Using Primary Sources in the Classroom,” with GMU Professor T. Mills Kelly
- June 27:
- Post reflection on June 25 and 26 Summer Institute Workshops
August
August 15: Submit summary of two primary source activities to teach during September or October
September
September/October: Teach Primary Source Activities
Write and Submit case studies about your experience teaching each primary source activity
October
If not done in September, teach and write about primary sources activities
November
November 14: Historical film workshop on Vietnam, 4:30-6:45 p.m.
With George Mason University Professor Meredith Lair
Open to ALL LCPS Teachers
- Eagle Ridge Middle School
- Post film workshop reflection on website; respond to other postings
2008
February
February 5: Historical film workshop, Vanishing Act: Native Americans, History & Film, 4:30-6:45 p.m.
With George Washington University Professor Paula Petrik
Open to ALL LCPS Teachers
- Eagle Ridge Middle School Auditorium
- Post film workshop reflection on website; respond to other postings
February 20: Annual Keynote Lecture, “Race, Reconstruction, and Civil Rights,” 4:30-6:45 p.m.
With George Mason University Professor Roger Wilkins
Open to ALL LCPS Teachers
- Eagle Ridge Middle School Auditorium
- Post keynote reflection on website; respond to other postings
April
April 10: Closing Reception and Presentation of Lesson Plans, 4:15-7:00 p.m.
- GMU Loudoun Campus, Room 232
