Our first event was a January 31, 2005 workshop.
Teachers in this workshop session gained skills in analyzing a variety of American History primary sources such as documents, posters, editorial cartoons, audio and film recordings, photographs, advertisements, and artifacts. Participants took part in a hands-on experience using primary documents in the post WWII era "Spy's Dilemma" simulation. The skills and knowledge gained by the teachers can be integrated into their classroom teaching.

Visit our calendar page for information on other upcoming events!

Updated 07/18/2008.

SUMMER INSTITUTES

Summer Institute Year One (2005) - A Clash of Cultures
3-week seminar

Course Objectives & Complete Itinerary (Word file)

Teacher Lesson Plans Summer Institute #1

• Week One - June 13-17, 2005 - Attendance required in the classroom at Missouri Western College - 2 Graduate Credit Hours with Approved Work
• Weeks Two & Three - June 19-July 2 - Educational Tour of the West - 3 Additional Graduate Credit Hours with Approved Work
• Texts: These Were The Sioux, Mari Sandoz, and Crazy Horse, Mari Sandoz

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Summer Institute Year Two (2006)
American Diplomatic History in the 20th Century
3-week seminar

• June 5 - 23, 2006 - Summer Institute II - includes a week of instruction on Missouri Western campus (St. Joe, Missouri), visits to the State Archives, Truman Library, and the National Archives; then a Curriculum Lab at CHS. Five Graduate Credit Hours with Approved Work.

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Summer Institute Year Three (2007) - The Civil War
3-week seminar

Grant Committee Meeting Dates for Year Three:

• Tuesday September 12 @ 3:30 in Mike's classroom
• Tuesday November 14 @ 3:30 in Mike's classroom
• Tuesday January 9 @ 3:30 in my classroom
• Tuesday March 13 @ 3:30 in my classroom
• Tuesday May 8 @ 3:309 in my classroom
• The other dates that you should be aware of are the TAH Grant in-service days of Monday November 13th & Monday February 12th. You are always encouraged to attend these grant activities.

Institute Dates:

• Week One - Dates TBA - Classroom Work - Two Graduate Credit Hours with Approved Work
• Weeks Two and Three - Dates TBA - Educational Tour of the Civil War Battle Sites ending at the Confederate Capitol - Three Additional Graduate Credit Hours with Approved Work

Teacher Lesson Plans Summer Institute #3

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Summer Institute Year Four (2008) - The Santa Fe Trail
June 2-14, 2008 (5 credit hours)

• June 2 & 3 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at CHS
• June 4 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at CHS
  Attendance will be required in the classroom at Chillicothe High School June 2, 3, whole days & one half day June 4, 2008 and during the Archival/Curriculum Experience (June 4-14, 2008).
• Course Objectives:
  1. Develop a sense of chronology on the stages of the Santa Fe Trail during the nineteenth century.
  2. Develop an understanding of the people and events that that shaped the American-Mexican relations during the same period.
  3. Demonstrate a workable knowledge of the political, economic, social, and military history during this time period.
  4. Demonstrate a first-hand knowledge of the Archival Experience and be able to explain and teach historical research in a high school classroom.
  5. Demonstrate a comprehension of the importance of using primary sources and secondary sources in historical investigation.
• Thursday, June 5 - Leave Kansas City - Saturday, June 14 - HOME

Download, view, and/or print complete itinerary here

Teacher Lesson Plans Summer Institute #4