Tuesday, September 30, 2008

From Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay: World War II in the Pacific TEACHER WORKSHOP


CILC Presents: From Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay: World War II in the Pacific TEACHER WORKSHOP
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Professional Development Provider
The National WWII Museum
Contact Information
Alan Gauthreaux
The National WWII Museum9
45 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
Phone: (504) 527-6012 ext. 351
Fax: (504) 527-6088
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Public Library:
Library Staff
Primary Disciplines
Best Practice, Instructional Programs, Problem Based Learning
Program Description
The National WWII Museum, "America's National World War II Museum," explores the lesser known theater of World War II: the Pacific. Topics include geography, strategy, battles, and chronology. Receive classroom-ready lesson plans and discuss teaching strategies with the museum's education staff.
Program Format
Museum education staff will review the materials in the workshop packet, lead teachers through several lesson plans, and present video of the war in the Pacific, including veterans' oral histories. Teachers will debate several discussion questions meant to show students the relevance of this history to their lives.
Objectives
Teachers will explore the history, geography and chronology of WWII in the Pacific.Teachers will compare and contrast the war in the Pacific with the war in Europe.Teachers will discuss creative strategies for sharing this material with their students.
National Staff Development Council Standards to which this program aligns
This session covers the following student standards. NSS-USH.5-12.8 ERA 8: THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND WORLD WAR II (1929-1945)In addition, the following NSDC standards apply as well.Context Standards:-Organizes adults into learning communities whose goals are aligned with those of the school and district.-Requires skillful school and district leaders who guide continuous instructional improvement.Process Standards:-Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal.-Applies knowledge about human learning and change.Content Standards:-Deepens educators' content knowledge, provides them with research-based instructional strategies to assist students in meeting rigorous academic standards, and prepares them to use various types of classroom assessments appropriately.
Program Length
Two hours; for teachers of grades 5-12
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Date/Time Notes
Please schedule teacher workshops from the National WWII Museum at least 2 weeks in advance. Subject to avaialability.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Cost per Site: $200.00
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Program Fee Notes
The museum accepts checks, POs, and major credit cards
Cancellation Policy
Please notify the National WWII Museum as soon as possible if you need to cancel your workshop. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
Program is Offered Through
Videoconference
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Dial in at maximum of 384kbps.Confirmed registrants will receive a dial number.
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