
| | FREEDOM PROJECT | | About the Teaching American History Grant in the Rockford Public Schools, 2008-2011. |
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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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| | 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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| | GRANT | | 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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| | 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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