The History Project - University of California, Davis

October 2009

October 8, 2009

Orientation to Igniting Freedom's Flame Fellowship

4:15-6:00 pm

SJUSD's Fair Oaks Annex

This event kicks off San Juan's new Teaching American History grant, won in partnership with the History Project. We'll provide an overview of the program supported by the grant and review expectations for Fellows. Attendees will also enjoy an introduction to historical thinking and 2 mini-lessons demonstrated by local teachers.

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October 22, 2009 - October 22, 2009

Solano Co. American History Academy Middle School Series

4 - 7 pm

Solano County Office of Education

Supper Seminar:
Envisioning Freedom in the 19th-Century

Series Theme: Envisioning Freedom

Series Highlights: standards-based academic discussions with UCD and SCC historians; engaging teaching practices to improve students' academic literacy and achievement in history; collaboration through a Lesson Study model.

Registration may still be open for Solano County Middle School Teachers. To inquire contact Stacey Greer at sbgreer@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-5813.

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October 29, 2009 - October 29, 2009

Solano Co. American History Academy High School Series

9am - 3:30pm

Solano Community College Room 403

Release-Day Colloquium: The Great Depression

Content Speaker: Dr. Eric Rauchway who will also discuss his book The Great Depression and the New Deal, A Very Short Introduction

2009-2010 Series Theme: Envisioning Freedom

Series Highlights: standards-based academic discussions with UCD and SCC historians; department, district, and county collaboration; engaging teaching practices to improve students' academic literacy and achievement in history

This series is only open to previously registered Solano County teachers.