Summer 2021 Teacher Training Workshops
Two Topics—Civics and New Hampshire History—Offered in Two Formats (in-person or virtual)
Pick the format that works best for you, in-person or virtual! Please note that the virtual workshops are not videotaped sessions of the in-person workshops. Instead, the virtual workshops have been specifically redesigned to provide the best virtual experience.
Boot Camp Workshop: New Hampshire History Institute
Learn more about the state you love! The New Hampshire Historical Society presents the New Hampshire History Institute for upper elementary educators.
This boot camp in New Hampshire history will include sessions on the Abenaki, early colonial settlement, American Revolution, tourism, immigration, and civics; age-appropriate social studies and ELA methodology; and an introduction to "Moose on the Loose: Social Studies for Granite State Kids," the new state social studies curriculum for upper elementary grades created by the New Hampshire Historical Society. "Moose on the Loose" integrates high-quality social studies instruction with English language arts, math, and science requirements.
Attendees will receive a stipend of $125 and CEU credits for the three-day workshop. Participants of this workshop must be public or private school educators in New Hampshire. Please contact Katie Corbett at the New Hampshire Historical Society at kcorbett@nhhistory.org or (603) 856-0644 with questions or for additional information about this workshop.
Two Options for You to Attend This 3-Day Workshop!
Monday, August 2 through Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
In-person workshop (held at the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord)
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Monday, August 9 through Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Virtual workshop
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Civics Teachers Workshop
The New Hampshire Historical Society presents a professional development opportunity for upper elementary educators focusing on civics instruction and the foundational principles of American government.
Learn about the history and role of the state and national governments, all while exploring ready-made lesson plans, projects, and activities you can introduce to your students in the coming school year. The workshop includes instruction on "Moose on the Loose: Social Studies for Granite State Kids," the new online statewide curriculum that is being adopted all over New Hampshire. "Moose on the Loose" integrates high-quality social studies instruction with English language arts, math, and science requirements.
Attendees will receive stipends of $25 and CEU credits for the workshop. Participants of this workshop must be public or private school educators in New Hampshire. Contact Professional Development Coordinator Katie Corbett at kcorbett@nhhistory.org or 603-856-0644 for more information.
Two Options for You to Attend This 1-Day Workshop!
Thursday, August 5, 2021, 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
In-person workshop (held at the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord)
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Thursday, August 12, 2021, 9 a.m to 3:15 p.m.
Virtual workshop
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New Hampshire Humanities, with the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and Mascoma Bank Foundation are co-sponsors of these workshops. For more information about NH Humanities visit the organization's website.