Students examine the causes and effects of global warming and delve into questions of who is most responsible for and vulnerable to the changing climate. Students also grapple with how to respond to climate change in ways that are both effective and fair.
Introductory Workshop
Teaching About Controversial Issues in the Classroom: The Choices Approach
8:30 am — 3:00 pm
La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls
Honolulu, HI
Honolulu, HI
DETAILS
Our workshops are completely interactive, so be ready to be engaged and inspired!
Participants will be immersed in the Choices Program’s units Climate Change and Questions of Justice and The Middle East: Questions for U.S. Policy. Both units are provided in print and and in Digital Editions (one-year license). Participants will discuss ways to adapt these units to specific classroom goals.
Register
$75Per Person
WHAT'S INCLUDED
All participants receive the print format and a one-year, school-wide Digital Editions license for the following units:
Lunches and a certificate of completion are also included.
Pre-registration is required.
Early registration is advised.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This interactive workshop is appropriate for middle and high school history, social studies, and humanities teachers, including AP and IB educators.
“Excellent workshop! Truly
transformative PD!”
– John, Massachusetts
WORKSHOP LEADER
Mimi Stephens
Choices Director of Sales and Professional Development
Mimi is the Director of Professional Development for the Choices Program. Prior to joining the Choices Program in 2011, Mimi worked at Clark University where she served as the Director of the Teacher Center for Global Studies supporting K12 social studies teachers throughout Massachusetts for more than 20 years. Mimi holds a Masters in International Development and Social Change from Clark University.