CILC Presents: "We Can Do It!" Women in World War II TEACHER WORKSHOPRequest this Program Now
Professional Development Provider
The National WWII Museum
Contact Information
Alan Gauthreaux
alan.gauthreaux@nationalww2museum.org
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
Program Rating
based on 1 evaluation(s).
Target Audience
Education: Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, 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 contribution of American women to our victory in WWII. 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 workshop packet, lead teachers through several lesson plans, and present video of women during WWII. Teachers will debate several discussion questions meant to show students the relevance of this history to their lives.
Objectives
Teachers will explore the varied roles women played during WWII.Teachers will compare and contrast women's experience of WWII with today's society.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 these national student standards: NSS-USH.5-12.8 ERA 8: THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND WORLD WAR II (1929-1945).In addition, this session covers the following NSDCS standards.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
