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TEACHING AMERICAN HISTORY GRANT SITE
ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT #205
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About the Teaching American History Grant in the Rockford Public Schools, 2008-2011.
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LINKS FOR KIDS!
Great American History sites for students to visit!
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TEACHER IN-SERVICE
Check out the upcoming events for teachers who are involved in the Teaching American History grant in district #205! Register for a number of great offerings for professional development for 2008-2009!
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LINKS FOR TEACHERS
Take advantage of these excellent resources for teachers!

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MISSION
Primary mission of the Teaching American History Grant is to raise student achievement through professional development of the district's teachers.
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PARTNERS
The Teaching American History Grant is a collaborative effort with local institutions of higher learning and history agencies working with teachers of District #205.
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More about the Teaching American History Grant...
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CALENDAR
What's happening this month with the Teaching American History Grant!

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SUMMER SEMINAR LESSONS
Click on this link to find a wealth of outstanding lesson plans from Gilder Lehrman Summer Seminars ready for immediate downloads!
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THEMES
The Teaching American History Grant in District 205 will follow four themes: Native Americans and Pioneers, Immigration and Migration, War and Upheaval, and ...Justice for All.
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NEWS
Find out what is new with the Teaching American History Grant in Rockford. Check out the recent trip to Virginia for TAH teachers!
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WEBSITE OF THE WEEK--EXPLORING THE EARLY AMERICAS
This is an incredible website for History teachers at any level who want some great ideas for teaching about early contact with Native Americans and Europeans, as well as loads of resources on early American cultures.

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LESSON PLANS FOR TEACHERS
Find some outstanding units and lesson plans to use with your students! Lessons here were created by teachers in District 205 who participated in the Summer Institute and did course work through Aurora University!!
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FIELD TRIP RECOMMENDATIONS
Suggestions for history field trips in the Illinois, southern Wisconsin area.
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HISTORY LIBRARY
This is a listing of materials that are available to all teachers participating in the Teaching American History Grant--on a first come, first served basis. We will be updating the library as new materials are added, so keep checking!! Go to the History Library Site to find out how to borrow materials!
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NEWSLETTER
Read through copies of the latest "HISTORY CONNECTIONS" Newsletters for Rockford's Teaching American History Grant! Find out about recent events and upcoming workshops. Also, check for great resources to use in the classroom!

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FREEDOM PROJECT
Click on this link to find out more about RPS #205's new Teaching American History Grant which will begin offering quality professional development for participating teachers in the Fall of 2008!
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ROCKFORD TO HOST TAH STATE CONFERENCE IN MARCH
Friday,March 14th and Saturday, March 15th, History Connections will host the 4th Annual Illinois Teaching American History Conference at Cliffbreakers Convention Center on W. Riverside Blvd. Click the link above for information on this special event!
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FEEDBACK FORUM
If you have participated in any TAH Grant activities throughout the three years of HISTORY CONNECTIONS' existence, you are eligible to earn a $50. stipend by writing a well-written critique of the program!! Your comments and suggestions are greatly welcomed. For more information, click on the link above!
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CRASHES, CRISES, RIOTS, RIGHTS
This is the final Summer Institute for the TAH Grant's HISTORY CONNECTIONS. Check out the brochure for details and registration information!

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