Posts from the ‘Workshop’ Category
If you would like to know more about the Doctrine of Discovery of or the current status of tribal sovereignty, check out Dr. Robert Miller’s blog. http://lawlib.lclark.edu/blog/native_america/
Hello all, As we prepare for the upcoming school year, I am sure there are countless tasks to get done, lessons to plan and resources and material to collect. So we here at the grant thought it would be a terrific time to remind you of some exciting events in your near future. The Boise [...]
The Word document below summarizes the professional development hours afforded by the TAH Path Through History grant.
If you enjoyed Paul Weill’s presentation, and would like to have his reading strategies in an editable form, download them below. Below are some reading strategies, primarily for textbook and primary sources, developed by Bill Rexford and Garrett GLadden for use in their classrooms.
As historians, we understand that history is constructed. And how we construct history deeply effects what then becomes socially accepted historical truths or popular historical narratives. This is hardly an area without controversy. The attached article describes a debate that is occurring in school districts across the United States. Respond with your thoughts, reactions. Follow [...]
The book “Native America, Discovered and Conquered” is an important work. Dr. Hatfield and myself are looking forward to the book discussion, but would like to start the conversation ahead of time. Please, on this page, list questions or insights you have on the work that you would like to discuss further. Also, feel free [...]
In Native America, Discovered and Conquered: Thomas Jefferson, Lewis & Clark, and Manifest Destiny, Professor Robert Miller addresses the international legal principle called the Doctrine of Discovery and how that legal rule was used in American history and transformed into the American policy of Manifest Destiny. Professor Miller is our featured historian at the upcoming [...]
If you would like to learn more about backwards designed lesson planning, we have some resources posted below: Greece’s guide to backwards design (be sure to look at all of the steps listed in the sidebar) Grant Wiggins Big Ideas Interview with Jay McTighe Sample backwards designed lesson plan
