Summer 2023 Teacher Training Workshops

Introduction to “Moose on the Loose”

Virtual workshop
Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Get a crash course on the new state social studies curriculum, "Moose on the Loose: Social Studies for Granite State Kids," which is being adopted by schools all over New Hampshire. Developed by the New Hampshire Historical Society for upper elementary students and educators, this resource provides what you’ll need to introduce students to state history, civics, geography, and economics. Structured in 18 units that cover everything from the ice age to the present, the “Moose” includes lesson plans, explainer videos, inquiry resources, curated primary source sets, and fun, easy ways to work with primary and secondary sources. And it’s all available free of charge on an open-access site. No passwords or access codes required! "Moose on the Loose" integrates high-quality social studies instruction with English language arts, math, and science requirements. Attendees will receive a $25 gift card and CEU credits. Please note: participants must be public or private school educators in New Hampshire. Register for this virtual workshop through Eventbrite.

Civics and “Moose on the Loose”

In-person workshop
August 17, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park St., Concord

Focus specifically on the foundational civics instruction offered in New Hampshire’s statewide social studies curriculum, "Moose on the Loose: Social Studies for Granite State Kids." Developed by the New Hampshire Historical Society for students and educators in grades 3–8, this resource provides everything you’ll need to introduce your students to the ideas that underlay our system of government and the structures and practices Americans have established for self-governance. The “Moose” includes lesson plans, explainer videos, inquiry resources, curated primary source sets, and fun, easy ways to work with primary and secondary sources. And it’s all available free of charge on an open-access site. No passwords or access codes required! "Moose on the Loose" integrates high-quality social studies instruction with English language arts, math, and science requirements. Attendees will receive a $25 gift card and CEU credits. Please note: participants must be public or private school educators in New Hampshire. Register for this in-person workshop through Eventbrite.

Can't make the workshops? Take a virtual tour of the "Moose" through our "Moose" tutorial videos.