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"Race and Membership in U.S. History: From Segregation to Civil Rights" |
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at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, Long Island, NY |
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August 10, 2015 - August 14, 2015 |
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Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County |
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Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road |
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Glen Cove, NY 11542 |
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Professional Development Seminar "Race and Membership in U.S. History: From Segregation to Civil Rights" at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove, Nassau County, Long Island, New York.
In this seminar, we will consider how ideas of race and racism developed during the years of Jim Crow segregation and the Progressive Era. Participants will examine resistance to these ideas through the Civil Rights Movement using a case study of the events at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. Scholarships are available; seminar is designed for 6th through 12th grade teachers.
What can we learn about the evolving notion of citizenship and changing rights of "the other"? In this seminar, we will consider how ideas of race and racism developed during the years of Jim Crow segregation and the Progressive Era. Participants will examine resistance to these ideas through the Civil Rights Movement using a case study of the events at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957.
In this seminar you will discover interdisciplinary teaching strategies and classroom activities that reinforce historical and literacy skills. Be prepared to create a four week or longer unit on the Civil Rights movement using Facing History's case study Choices in Little Rock, and infuse into your US history or literature curriculum how ideas and practices emerged from "race science" and the Eugenics Movement. Receive a free copy of Facing History's Choices in Little Rock
After this seminar you will receive coaching and support as you implement this unit in your classroom
Become part of the Facing History Educator Network, with access to a rich slate of educator resources, including downloadable unit and lesson plans, study guides, and online tools. Be able to borrow books and DVDs through our online lending library at no cost.
Recommended for 6-12th grade U.S. history, civics, American studies, humanities, or English language arts teachers committed to implementing a four-week Facing History unit. Teachers of elective courses covering civil rights or modern U.S. history (1960s to present) are also encouraged to apply.
Space is limited; registration does not guarantee admission. You may be contacted by a Facing History staff member to discuss your application. Scholarships are available.
Register online at Facing History and Ourselves and contact Tracy Garrison-Feinberg for more information:tracygarrisonfeinberg@holocaust-nassau.org
Tags: Civil rights, race, racial, education, facing history, professional development, segregation.
About The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County
The Mission of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County is to teach the history of the Holocaust and its lessons through education and community outreach. We teach about the dangers of antisemitism, racism, bullying and all other manifestations of intolerance. We promote resistance to prejudice and advocate respect for every human being. |
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516-571-8040 |
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