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SUMMARY:Online - Content Session – World History Eras: Framing the Big Questions
DESCRIPTION:How do things change over time\, and what can we learn by examining those changes? This introductory session explores approaches to teaching world history that center inquiry\, historical thinking\, and multiple perspectives across time and place. Historian Trevor Getz will introduce key concepts—including change and continuity over time\, connecting the global and local\, and examining history at different scales—that will frame the World History Eras series. Using examples from agriculture\, complex societies\, the Islamic world\, revolutions\, imperialism\, and environmental change\, he will model inquiry-based approaches and share classroom resources. Dr. Getz will then join Katharine Gerbner in conversation about the ideas and questions that will guide educators throughout the series. \n\n\n\n\n\n+View Trevor Getz’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nTrevor R. Getz is a Professor of African and World History at San Francisco State University and Past President of the World History Association. His work in history education includes lead roles in projects completed for Khan Academy\, the OER Project\, Washington DC State Board of Education\, and New York City Board of Education. He is the author or co-author of eleven volumes\, including Abina and the Important Men\, which won the 2014 James Harvey Robinson Prize. Trevor creates world history comics for the New York Civics For All Comic Group and is co-lead for the open-source agentive-AI history archive HistoryGenie. He builds historical buildings in Lego\, plays with trains\, and is the recipient of the American Historical Association’s 2020 Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Content Sessions will be held via Zoom and supported through a Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)-hosted Canvas learning community. Registered participants will have access to session recordings\, curated resources\, and collaborative planning tools through the Canvas course. \n\n\nHigh school World History teachers and 8th grade educators are encouraged to participate in companion Pedagogy Sessions\, which explore inquiry-based instructional approaches and classroom applications for each era. \n\nThis offering is part of Navigating the World History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom\, a yearlong professional learning opportunity presented by MHC and MDE that supports implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies. \n\nK-12 Educators will receive 1.5 clock hours upon completion of the event. \n\nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \n\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-eras-framing-the-big-questions/
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Clock Hours/CEUs,Content Session,Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,World History Eras
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - MHC at the Minnesota State Fair
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, September 6\, the State Fair’s Cultural Destinations Day will bring together four of Minnesota’s cultural festivals for a day celebrating the music\, dance\, art\, traditions\, and stories that make our communities vibrant. \nK-12 educators\, visit MHC at the International Festival of Minnesota’s (IFest) booth at Dan Patch Park to receive a free book (while supplies last) and learn more about our programs and resources that highlight the diverse cultures and communities that make Minnesota home. \nMHC is proud to serve as the Official Education & Community Learning Partner for IFest\, supporting opportunities to deepen cultural knowledge\, understanding\, and connection across Minnesota during the festival and throughout the year. \nWe hope to see you at the Fair! \nQuestions: education@mnhum.org
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-mhc-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Fair\, 1265 Snelling Ave. N.\, St. Paul\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Twin Cities Metro
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SUMMARY:Online - What Counts as High-Quality Social Studies Instruction?
DESCRIPTION:Build a shared understanding of what high-quality social studies instruction looks like in practice. Participants will build a baseline understanding of what to look for in terms of high-quality implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, including disciplinary literacy\, meaningful source use\, and authentic inquiry. This session will establish a common vision of instructional quality that will guide the work for the year. \nThe Minnesota Department of Education\, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, will host virtual sessions to support implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, held monthly during the 2026–27 school year. These sessions are open to anyone with building or district-level responsibilities for curriculum planning and development in all social studies content areas\, including curriculum directors\, department leads\, and teachers. Pre-registration is required for all sessions. \nK-12 Educators will receive 1 clock hour upon completion of the session. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration through the Minnesota Department of Education is required. Please register with your district email. If registering with a personal email\, include your PELSB file folder number. \nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-what-counts-as-high-quality-social-studies-instruction/
CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards
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LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-what-counts-as-high-quality-social-studies-instruction/
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SUMMARY:St. Paul – Learning Through Play: An Ojibwe Games Workshop for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center and Tony Drews of Nashke Native Games for an interactive professional development experience exploring how Ojibwe games can be used in K–12 classrooms. Through hands-on participation\, educators will experience culturally grounded games and consider how they can support engagement\, retention\, and classroom learning. \nResearch on game-based learning shows that thoughtfully designed games can increase student engagement and support deeper understanding of academic content. \nThroughout this event\, educators will explore Nashke Native Games and practical strategies for integrating Ojibwe language\, history\, and culture into instruction. Discussions will highlight how games can support engagement\, inquiry\, and connections to Indigenous learning. \nParticipants will be introduced to Minnesota Humanities Center resources\, including the Native American Lives biography series\, educator guides\, and newly developed lesson plans designed for Indigenous Peoples Day and year-round classroom use. These materials are aligned with Minnesota’s Indigenous Education for All state requirements\, which support the inclusion of Indigenous histories\, cultures\, and perspectives across K–12 curriculum. \nThe evening begins with a light dinner and conversation\, followed by gameplay\, resource sharing\, and opportunities to connect with fellow educators. Participants will also have a chance to win educational resources and games through a raffle. \nWhether you teach elementary\, middle\, or high school students\, you’ll leave with practical classroom ideas and new ways to engage students with Indigenous histories and experiences. Each participant will also receive an Ojibwe game to use with students in their classroom or educational setting. \nFollowing the workshop\, Nashke Native Games will have additional games and educational resources available for purchase. \nK-12 Educators will receive 2 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nRegistration\nComplimentary registrations are available to help ensure cost is not a barrier. Use discount code FEEWAIVER when registering. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-through-play-an-ojibwe-games-workshop-for-educators/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro
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SUMMARY:Online - Pedagogy Session – World History Eras: Teaching Through Inquiry
DESCRIPTION:Building on the big questions\, historical thinking\, and resources introduced in the Content Session\, experienced classroom educators will lead a hands-on workshop focused on applying the inquiry-based instructional framework that will guide the World History Eras series. Participants will explore the unit planning template\, examine standards-aligned approaches to instruction\, and begin developing compelling and supporting questions that will serve as the foundation for teaching each era. \nAll Pedagogy Sessions will be held via Zoom. Educators who participate in all Pedagogy Sessions will leave the year with a complete World History course aligned to the new social studies standards. \nEducators are encouraged to participate in companion Content Sessions\, which provide the historical content and sources that inform instruction for each era. \nThis offering is part of Navigating the World History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom\, a yearlong professional learning opportunity presented by MHC and MDE that supports implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies. \nK-12 Educators will receive 1.5 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nRegistration\nPedagogy Sessions are designed for high school World History teachers and may also be relevant for 8th grade educators. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-eras-teaching-through-inquiry/
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Clock Hours/CEUs,Free,K-12 Education,Pedagogy Session,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,World History Eras
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Bdote for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive\, place-based learning experience that brings participants to sites of deep significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Through stories shared by Dakota community members\, educators will engage with histories and perspectives that are often absent from our state’s narrative. \nTo participate in this special session\, offered in partnership with Saint Paul Public Schools\, you must be a 4th–7th grade teacher or district administrator. Space is limited. K-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nSites Visited: \n\nThe Bdote at Fort Snelling State Park (ba-DOTE-tay)\nWicaḣapi (we-CHA-ha-pee; formerly Indian Mounds Regional Park)\nOȟéyawahe/Pilot Knob Preservation Site (oh-HAY-ya-wa-hee)\n\nBus transportation will be provided\, beginning and ending at the Minnesota Humanities Center. Participants need to bring their own lunch\, beverages\, and snacks. \nThe day will take place entirely outdoors and includes approximately 1 mile of walking\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, and standing for extended periods. Audio headsets will be provided for clear listening. For questions about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261. \n\nCo-Leads (click to expand/collapse)\nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture and a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still Here Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association. Ramona was the recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from Minnesota Education Equity Partnership and the 2023 McKnight Culture Bearers Award. She currently serves on the Indigenous Elder Advisory Board for Carleton College. \nFern Naomi Renville is an artist\, storyteller\, enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate\, and seventh-generation descendant of Chief Gabriel Renville. Born on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota\, Fern currently lives and works in Saint Paul as an educator sharing music\, story\, and land-based learning to promote greater understanding and knowledge of Dakota people.\n\n\nFAQs (click to expand/collapse)\nWill we be outdoors for the entire experience?Yes. The experience takes place outdoors at both sites. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. \nWill the experience be canceled if it rains?No — the experience is held rain or shine. In cases of severe weather\, you will be contacted with any necessary adjustments. \nWhat happens if the confluence site is flooded? \nFlooding is a possibility\, as the park is located in a flood zone. If the Bdote is inaccessible\, you will be contacted with instructions to meet at an alternative location. In the past\, this has included the Two Rivers Overlook on Shepard Road\, which provides a scenic observation point. \nHow much walking will there be?You will walk no more than one mile over mostly flat terrain and have periods of standing. You are welcome to bring a small folding or camping chair for comfort. A small portion of the walk at Fort Snelling State Park is on an unpaved trail. \nIs the experience accessible? \nParts of the experience may be challenging for individuals with limited mobility due to walking\, standing\, uneven terrain\, and being outdoors for much of the day. Fort Snelling State Park has all-terrain track chairs that can be reserved in advance. If you have questions about accessibility or would like to discuss your needs\, please contact Eden Bart (eden@mnhum.org). \nWhat kind of content will be discussed?You will engage with Dakota history\, including creation stories\, lifeways\, the U.S.–Dakota War of 1862\, and contemporary Dakota perspectives. The day is thoughtfully facilitated by Dakota educators and includes reflection\, conversation\, and connection to place. Some of the content may bring up strong emotions. \nCan I bring my child or children?This program is designed for adults and older teens. Younger children are not recommended due to the length of the day\, the amount of standing and walking\, and the seriousness of the content. \nAre restrooms available?Yes — there are restrooms at each site. \nIs photography allowed?Photography is allowed at the sites. To honor facilitator requests\, video and audio recording of facilitators is not permitted. \nDo you offer trips for student or other groups?Private Bdote experiences can be arranged for organizations committed to engaging deeply with Dakota perspectives. Please see the Private Bdote Trips section for details. \n\n  \nRegistration\nQuestions: education@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-bdote-for-educators-september/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,K-12 Education,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro
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