Establishing America: 1789 - 1850 Classroom Videos | Century of Progress

Establishing America: 1789 - 1850 Classroom Videos

Establishing America: 1789 - 1850 Classroom Videos

During the 2010-2011 school year, project participants learned about the growth of early America and practiced a variety of research-based instructional strategies. The following video clips highlight some of the classroom activities developed as a result.

Keil Hileman
Monticello Trails Middle School
Fort McHenry Flag
Sit Down Quiz

Nathan McAlister
Royal Valley Middle School
Haitian Slave Revolt / Louisiana Purchase Group Work

Jeff Friesen
Inman Junior/Senior High
Revolutionary War Video / Questioning

Upcoming Events

We will be meeting six times throughout the school year with a focus on the theme: Expanding America, 1828-1900. The spring semester's sessions will include conversations about Western communties and immigration:

January 14, 2013
What does a western community look like?
Dr. Bruce MacTavish
February 25, 2013 (optional)
What materials, resources and strategies can we share with each other?
GLI 2012 Summer Session Scholars
April 17, 2013
Who's coming? Why are they coming?
Dr. Kerry Wynn
Joel Breakstone