Students probe the history of the United States from 1830 to 1865. Using primary sources, readings, and lessons, students consider the experiences of people in the United States as well as the issues driving the political confrontation over slavery and the meaning of liberty.
Introductory workshop
The Civil War and the Meaning of Liberty
8:00 am — 8:45 am
Tennessee Council for the Social Studies Conference
Franklin, TN
Franklin, TN
DETAILS
Join the Choices Program at the Tennessee Council for the Social Studies Conference! During this hands-on workshop participants will experience lessons and a role play activity from the Choices Program The Civil War and the Meaning of Liberty unit (provided).
Conference registration required. See: http://www.tncss.org
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
Participants receive a one-year Digital Editions license to Choices Program The Civil War and the Meaning of Liberty unit.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This interactive workshop is appropriate for middle and high school history, social studies, and humanities teachers, including AP and IB educators.
WORKSHOP LEADER
Kristine Frailing
Choices Teaching Fellow
Kristine Frailing is a 20 year veteran teacher from south Florida and is currently residing in Tennessee where she is a Board Member on the Tennessee Council for the Social Studies. She taught four advanced placement courses for College Board and is a reader for the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam. She is the 2012 Social Studies Teacher of the Year for Broward County, FL. Kristine has been conducting workshops for Choices for five years and is dedicated to providing professional development and resources to teachers around the country.