American Ancestors: Using Genealogy to Teach Inclusive History

 

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In-person course: Burton Cross Building                                Virtual Option: Zoom

In-person workshop: Augusta Civic Center                    Register for the Educators Summit Here

 

 

The Maine DOE is accepting registrations for the second year of the American Ancestors genealogical inquiry workshop.  This program trains teachers to use inquiry-based lessons that incorporate authentic methodologies used by professional genealogists.  Lessons guide students through the process of conducting family history research, thinking like a historian, honing their research skills using primary sources, and exploring case studies of important local and national people.  Go beyond family trees and help students make real-world personal connections to history. 

 

In addition to the genealogy inquiry curriculum, there will be a focus on providing resources to support African American studies.

 

 

The Learning Goals are:

• Use inclusive teaching strategies to:

  • Make genealogy accessible to all students

  • Navigate sensitive topics with students

  • Address common misconceptions about genealogy

  • Use and develop case studies to support mandates, such as African American studies

• Explore inquiry-based lessons that support students to:

  • Plan and carry out research

  • Analyze and evaluate genealogical sources

  • Draw conclusions and support claims with evidence

  • Use primary sources with support (census records, vital records, photographs, etc)

 

Intended Audience: Gr 4-8 Teachers & Administrators

Workshop Sessions: We are offering this course twice in August 2024. 

- Option 1: In-person at the Cross Building in Augusta or on Zoom on August 5th.  There will not be a recording.

- Option 2: In-person at the Augusta Civic Center on August 6th during the Educators Summit.  You will need to register for the Summit to attend.

      Virtual PLC: Optional monthly virtual PLC on Zoom throughout the school year.  Must attend the summer session.

Contact Hours: 5 contact hours available upon completion of the in-person workshop; additional contact hours for participation in the virtual PLC