The Tennessee State Library and Archives offers regular content-based, primary source workshops for educators. If you would like to have the Library & Archives provide professional development for educators in your community, please contact Kelly Wilkerson at 615-253-3469 or by email at Kelly.Wilkerson@tn.gov.
Tennessee's Constitution: Continuity and Change, 1796-1870
The Tennessee State Library & Archives is pleased to offer our in-person summer teacher institute on July 16 & 17, 2024 at the State Library & Archives in Nashville. During this institute, we will explore the Tennessee Constitution and the periods of history (1796, 1834, and 1870) that led to its creation and revision. Tennessee Social Studies and English Language Arts standards related to the State Constitution will be explored along with how Tennessee became a state.
Using diverse mediums such as maps, historical speeches, diaries, political cartoons, newspapers, and other informational texts, we will provide opportunities for educators to discover activities that build student background knowledge and engage the classroom in a cross-curricular approach.
To apply, please complete this Google Form. The application deadline is Friday, April 19. Spots are limited!
Participants receive:
- 13 Professional Development Hours
- Lunch both days
- One overnight stay in a hotel for long-distanced participants
Questions? Please reach out to Lindsay.Kovach@tn.gov.
Turning Points in History: Using Language Arts & Social Studies Standards to Explore Moments of Change
The Tennessee State Library & Archives is pleased to offer our in-person workshop series for the 2023-2024 school year! During these workshops, we will explore ways social studies & language arts standards can be implemented together in the classroom.
Using diverse mediums such as historical speeches, diaries, political cartoons, newspapers, and other informational texts, we will provide opportunities for educators to discover activities that build student background knowledge and engage the classroom in a cross-curricular approach.
Activities will focus on the integration of English Language Arts into American History through the use of primary sources based on the collection of the Tennessee State Library & Archives. The history topics we will explore will focus on the social studies content found in 4th, 5th, 8th, and High School American history courses.
Participants receive:
- 6 Professional Development Hours
- Lunch
To Register: Choose the appropriate location for you below and follow the link to register.
Date: Wednesday, June 5
Location: Falling Water Regional Library
This workshop series is funded in part by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), a division of the National Archives. Learn more about NHPRC at https://www.archives.gov/nhprc.
Questions? Send email to Lindsay.Kovach@tn.gov.
Tennessee Talks: Piecing Together Tennessee History
Tennessee Talks: Piecing Together Tennessee History is a webinar series presented by the Tennessee State Library & Archives. Each month beginning in October 2023 and running through April 2024, teachers will have an opportunity to listen and engage with Library & Archives staff and History teachers from around the state. Teachers can expect to explore innovative ways to teach primary sources that will keep students engaged with the Tennessee Social Studies Curriculum Standards. These hour long sessions will be at 4 p.m. (Central) 5 p.m. (Eastern.)
Register for the series or individual webinars here!
Questions? Email Lindsay.Kovach@tn.gov.
This webinar series is funded in part by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) a division of the National Archives. Learn more about NHPRC at https://www.archives/gov/nhprc.