Archaeological Workshops for Educators

2011 Archaeological Fieldwork Experience for Educators Up to 2.0 CEUs; $50 ($40 for Exploring Joara Foundation members) Morganton, NC July 25-26 OR August 4-5

This workshop explores the science of archaeology through a combination of classroom activities and archaeological fieldwork. On the first day, you’ll learn some fundamental concepts of archaeology as you explore inquiry-based activities that you can use in your classroom. On the second day, you’ll apply what you’ve learned as you work alongside professional archaeologists to excavate the remains of a 16th-century Spanish fort and Native American village.

Workshop flyer:

http://www.joarafoundation.org/pdf/Teacher%20Workshop%202011.pdf

Workshop application:

http://www.joarafoundation.org/pdf/Teacher%20Workshop%20application.pdf

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2011 Classroom-Only Archaeology Workshop

0.8 CEUs (or 1.0 CEUs with an optional assignment)

$25 ($20 for Exploring Joara Foundation members) Morganton, NC July 25 or August 4

This one-day workshop introduces teachers to the science of archaeology and explores inquiry-based archaeology activities that can be used in the classroom.

Workshop flyer:

http://www.joarafoundation.org/pdf/Teacher%20Workshop%202011.pdf

Workshop application:

http://www.joarafoundation.org/pdf/Teacher%20Workshop%20application.pdf

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Archaeology Workshop/Field Experience

Historic Yates Mill County Park

4620 Lake Wheeler Road

Raleigh, NC 27603

Time: 9am–5pm daily

FREE!

5-Day Session: July 11-15  (Worth 4.0 CEUs) 3-Day Session A: July 11-13 (Worth 2.4 CEUs) 3-Day Session B: July 13-15 (Worth 2.4 CEUs)

These FREE workshops explore the science of archaeology through a combination of classroom activities and archaeological fieldwork.

Participants will learn fundamental concepts of archaeology and work alongside professional archaeologists to excavate an area of the park. They will also receive Project Archaeology curriculum materials and inquiry-based activities appropriate for use with K-12 students.

For a flyer and additional information about registering for the workshop, please contact Historic Yates Mill County Park at 919-856-6675 or visit www.wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill

Current Social Studies PD Opportunities from UNC School of Government

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

1.      2011 Local Government Seminar: What Does Local Government Do and How Do I Get My Students to Care?

Deadline: June 22, 2011

The 2011 Local Government Seminar will explore the role of local government in North Carolina and provide pedagogical strategies for teaching young people about how local government in North Carolina works.  Sponsored by the NC City & County Management Association, this year’s training will be held in Durham, NC and it includes conversations with various elected and unelected government officials, dinner with an assistant county manager, and a Durham Bulls baseball game!  To learn more about this training, visit the Consortium’s website.

2.      Consortium and UNC Program in the Humanities and Human Values Partner to Offer Upcoming “Challenges to Democracy” Training

Deadline: July 5, 2011

This training is currently full, but there are still spots available on the waitlist.  To be placed on the wait list, send an email to Ms. Anita Buie at buie@sog.unc.edu; be sure to include your name, phone number, email address(es), and subject(s) taught.                    

The NC Civic Education Consortium and the Program in the Humanities & Human Values at UNC-Chapel Hill have partnered to offer teachers a unique three-day exploration of the theme “Challenges to Democracy.” The training will take place Monday, July 11 – Wednesday, July 13 at UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Government. Through assorted readings, films, and seminars led by UNC-Chapel Hill professors, participants will explore topics including the erosion of democracy, fear in democracy, democracies and hypocrisy and changes to democracy. To learn more about this training, visit the Consortium’s website.     

3.      UNC Program in the Humanities and Human Values Announces A Fantastic Lineup of Summer Seminars.

Register now to secure a spot in a seminar offered by the Program in the Humanities. Teachers receive a 50% discount off tuition and are eligible to win travel scholarships as a part of the Daisy Edmister Fund. Seminars are one or two-day events, Friday evening and Saturday morning or all day Saturday. Receive credit for 10 contact hours of continuing education.  To find out more about the topics and dates of these seminars, visit the Consortium’s website.

4.      Law Institute For Teachers (LIFT)

Deadline: June 15, 2011

The North Carolina Bar Association is pleased to offer this terrific opportunity for all of North Carolina’s teachers – Law Institute for Teachers (LIFT). Join teachers from around the state in Cary for two days exploring various topics such as contract rights, wage and hour issues, liability for educations, and violence in our schools, and many more diverse topics.  To find out more about the LIFT program, visit the Consortium’s website.