The Big History Project is history told through engaging videos, animations, articles and classroom activities targeting middle and high school students. The project is a joint effort among teachers, scholars, scientists, and their supporters designed to provide a free, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary curriculum for high school students. For an overview of the project watch David Christian's … Continue reading Big History Project
Professional Development
Free HQ PD: Common Sense Economics
RECEIVE FREE COURSE REGISTRATION Interested in learning how to teach your students to be strategic consumers, wise savers, and diversified investors? Are you looking for free multimedia course materials for your classroom? Take our Common Sense Economics professional development course, for free, for a limited time (a $125 value). Register without delay to take advantage … Continue reading Free HQ PD: Common Sense Economics
MS World Geography and History PD
University of Michigan East Asian Immersion Teacher Workshop Saturday, May 14 / 8:45am-4:45pm SIGHTS, SOUNDS & TASTES Experiential Learning about East Asia for Teachers Ways to Teach about East Asia Inside the Classroom and Beyond Explore tools, techniques and resources for experiential learning to enhance teaching about East Asia Location: The day will begin at … Continue reading MS World Geography and History PD
HS World History PD
From the University of Michigan Museum of Art Xu Weixin: Monumental Portraits UMMA Workshop for Educators Saturday, April 23, 2016 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Usually, a portrait records a person’s features but sometimes, as in the work of the important contemporary Chinese painter, Xu Weixin, a portrait records much, much more. His Miner Portraits and Chinese … Continue reading HS World History PD
WEBINAR: How to Find K–12 Partners Abroad
What are some ways to develop international partners for your classroom? Join Asia Society on April 14, 7 pm EDT, for a live discussion and webinar on developing partners that can lead to cross-cultural projects within your classroom and international travel beyond the classroom. Offered in partnership with IIE, we will provide tips for getting started … Continue reading WEBINAR: How to Find K–12 Partners Abroad
Adaptive Learning and Progress 