CILC PRESENTS: "Double Victory" African Americans in World War II TEACHER WORKSHOP
Contact Information
Alan Gauthreaux
Alan Gauthreaux
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
Phone: (504) 527-6012 ext. 351
Fax: (504) 527-6088
Program Type
Individual Program
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Public Library: Library
Education: Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Public Library: Library
Staff
Primary Disciplines
Best Practice, Instructional Programs, Problem Based Learning
Best Practice, Instructional Programs, Problem Based Learning
Program Description
The National WWII Museum, "America's National World War II Museum," explores the African American contribution to our victory in WWII abroad and their struggles at home. Learn the WWII history of this often-forgotten population, receive classroom-ready lesson plans, and discuss teaching strategies with the museum's education staff.
The National WWII Museum, "America's National World War II Museum," explores the African American contribution to our victory in WWII abroad and their struggles at home. Learn the WWII history of this often-forgotten population, 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 Teacher Workshop packet, lead teachers through several of the lesson plans, and present video of the African American experience in WWII. Teachers will debate a series of discussion questions meant to show students the relevance of this history to their lives.
Museum education staff will review the materials in the Teacher Workshop packet, lead teachers through several of the lesson plans, and present video of the African American experience in WWII. Teachers will debate a series of discussion questions meant to show students the relevance of this history to their lives.
Objectives
Teachers will explore the varied roles African Americans played during WWII.Teachers will compare and contract the African American experience of WWII with today's society.Teacher will discuss creative strategies for sharing this material with their students.
Teachers will explore the varied roles African Americans played during WWII.Teachers will compare and contract the African American experience of WWII with today's society.Teacher will discuss creative strategies for sharing this material with their students.
National Staff Development Council Standards to which this program aligns
This session focuses on the following student standards: NSS-USH.5-12.8 ERA 8: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)In addition, the following NSDCS 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.
This session focuses on the following student standards: NSS-USH.5-12.8 ERA 8: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)In addition, the following NSDCS 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
Two hours; for teachers of grades 5-12
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
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.
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
Cost per Site: $200.00
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Program Fee Notes
The museum accepts checks, POs, and major credit cards
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.
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
Videoconference
Is video taping allowed?
No
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Dial in at maximum of 384kbps
How to Request this Program:-->Request this Program Now
Dial in at maximum of 384kbps
How to Request this Program:-->Request this Program Now
