Opening America's Archives: Using Primary Sources Across Disciplines Regional Teacher-Training Workshops

These FREE workshops will introduce educators to the digital collections of the Library of Congress, the Georgia Historical Society, as well as other repositories across Georgia. Participants will also discuss tips, tools, and techniques for engaging students in exploration and study of primary sources to meet CCGPS. Following the workshops, GHS will provide online access to primary source sets developed by GHS staff and classroom tasks and activities created by workshop participants. Eligible participants include pre and in-service 8th grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teachers as well as Media Specialists.

Click on links below for registration information

Metro GA RESA - September 7, 2012 in Smyrna, GA Session 1 (9 am-12 pm) & Session 2 (1pm -4 pm) First District RESA - September 18, 2012 in Brooklet, GA Southwest GA RESA - September 27, 2012 in Camilla, GA Middle Georgia RESA - October 2, 2012 in Macon, GA North Georgia RESA - October 19, 2012 in Elijay, GA

For more information contact Sophia Sineath at 912.651.2125, ext. 152 or ssineath@georgiahistory.com

Sponsored in part by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Eastern Region Program, coordinated by Waynesburg University.