BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Humanities Center - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Minnesota Humanities Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mnhum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Minnesota Humanities Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T083000 DTSTAMP:20251017T180500Z CREATED:20251017T180500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180500Z UID:10000599-1779262200-1779265800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - What’s Next? Looking Towards Implementation DESCRIPTION:Join for conversation and brainstorming about next steps in social studies standards implementation. Spend time reflecting on the work done this year\, and the changes anticipated for next school year. \nThe Minnesota Department of Education\, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, will host virtual and in-person sessions to support planning for and implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, held monthly during the 2025–26 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 in-person sessions. \nVirtual sessions will have content similar to in-person sessions\, and whenever possible will feature the same speakers. \nIn-person sessions will be an hour longer than virtual sessions and will allow time for supported collaborative work and networking. \nWhile districts are encouraged to have a representative at each monthly session\, either in-person or virtual\, participants do not need to commit to attending all nine sessions. Participants are also welcome to attend either session type throughout the year\, as is best suited to their needs and schedule. \nK-12 educators will receive 1 clock hour. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-whats-next-looking-towards-implementation/ CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development,Social Studies Curriculum Leaders Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/event_social_studies_standards.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-whats-next-looking-towards-implementation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T173000 DTSTAMP:20260217T171007Z CREATED:20250812T170256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171007Z UID:10000559-1779379200-1779384600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online Pedagogy Session – Era Nine: Contested Freedoms DESCRIPTION:Evaluate how recent U.S. history—1990s to present—shaped American debates over democracy\, rights\, and responses to global and domestic crises. Using content and sources from Dr. Walter Greason\, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Social Studies Specialist Brittany Rawson-Haeg and experienced classroom educators will lead this hands-on workshop supporting high school U.S. History teachers in designing inquiry-based\, standards-aligned units. \nAll Pedagogy Sessions will be conducted via Zoom. Educators who participate in all Pedagogy Sessions will leave the year with a complete U.S. History course aligned to the new standards. \nEducators are invited to participate in companion Content Sessions. \nRegistration\nPedagogy Sessions are designed for high school U.S. History teachers and may also be relevant for 5th and 7th 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 but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \nRegistration Questions: Brittany.Rawson-Haeg@state.mn.us \nRegister Now \nThis offering is part of Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-era-nine/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Free,K-12 Education,Online,Pedagogy Sessions,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,US History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/event_us_history_pedagogy_session_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T200000 DTSTAMP:20260602T192357Z CREATED:20260515T202559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T192357Z UID:10000670-1781548200-1781553600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Book Launch for Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin: Political Pathfinder DESCRIPTION:Join us for the official launch of Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin: Political Pathfinder\, a newly released title in the acclaimed Native American Lives Series. Hear from series editor and former Minneapolis Poet Laureate Heid E. Erdrich alongside author Hema Erdrich Patel as they discuss the life\, legacy\, and political vision of Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin. \nThis biography was written because Baldwin’s story\, while not widely known\, has much to teach us today. One of the first Native people to work in the White House in 1904\, Baldwin’s legal career in which she spent decades defending her tribe in Washington\, exemplifies how politics and activism can be bridged through advocacy\, and that education is a path to sovereignty. \nDesigned especially for educators\, parents\, and youth\, this event is an opportunity to engage directly with the creators of the series and explore the teachings of Baldwin’s story. The evening will include a reading\, conversation with the authors\, and space for questions and dialogue. \nAbout the Author\nHema Erdrich Patel is a writer\, artist\, dog lover\, and lifelong student. She comes from a beautiful blend of cultures—on her mother’s side\, mixed German and Turtle Mountain Ojibwe\, and her father’s side\, Gujarati Indian. She was raised in Belcourt\, North Dakota\, and Sisseton\, South Dakota\, and calls Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, home. She graduated from Yale University with a BA in the History of Science\, Health\, and Medicine and an Education Studies Certificate. Her most recent artistic adventure consisted of a three-month bharatanatyam dance intensive in Ahmedabad\, Gujarat\, India. She is pursuing a path toward medicine. \nAbout the Editor\nHeid E. Erdrich is the author of a dozen books in both poetry and prose. She grew up in North Dakota and is Ojibwe\, enrolled at Turtle Mountain. She curates art exhibits\, teaches\, researches\, and collaborates with other artists. In 2024\, Heid served as the Inaugural Minneapolis Poet Laureate. She is the 2025-2026 Camille Gage Fellow. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Birchbark Books which is operated by a spirited collection of people who believe in the power of good writing\, the beauty of handmade art\, the strength of Native culture\, and the importance of small and intimate bookstores. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nJoin the Waitlist URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-book-launch-for-marie-louise-bottineau-baldwin-political-pathfinder/ LOCATION:Birchbark Bizhiw\, 1629 Hennepin Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Native American Lives Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/event_nals_mlbb_book_launch_2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Whitehead-Bust":MAILTO:mackenzie@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTSTAMP:20260624T181047Z CREATED:20260624T180924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T181047Z UID:10000695-1783900800-1784332799@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - We the People Summer Institute for High School Educators DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC)\, in partnership with the Center for Civic Education\, is seeking a small group of Minnesota high school educators to participate in the We the People Summer Institute\, a fully funded professional learning opportunity taking place July 13–17\, 2026\, at MHC in Saint Paul. \nAs the Minnesota State Coordinator for We the People and Project Citizen\, MHC is working to expand civic education opportunities for educators and students across the state. \nThis immersive week-long institute will bring together educators from Minnesota and several other states to explore constitutional content\, inquiry-based teaching strategies\, and the nationally recognized We the People program. Participants will engage with constitutional scholars\, learn best practices for simulated congressional hearings\, and join a network of educators committed to strengthening civic learning. \nThe Summer Institute is intended for educators who are interested in exploring implementation of the We the People curriculum with students following the training. \nEducator Benefits\n\nA free classroom set of We the People textbooks\nContent and instruction from constitutional scholars and civic education experts\nOngoing mentorship and implementation support\nAccess to a national professional learning community\nOpportunities to participate in Minnesota We the People Student Showcase experiences\n52 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)\n\nEligibility\n\nHigh school government\, civics\, and history teachers\nEducators new to the We the People program or who have not participated within the past five years\n\nThe Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting informed and engaged citizenship through civic education. Its We the People program helps students explore the principles and institutions of constitutional democracy through inquiry-based learning and simulated congressional hearings. \n\nWe are no longer accepting interest forms for the We the People Summer Institute. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-we-the-people-summer-institute-for-high-school-educators/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Minnesota Center for Civic Education,Professional Development,Project Citizen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/event_wtp_summer_institute_2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T143000 DTSTAMP:20260722T210032Z CREATED:20260716T130635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T210032Z UID:10000709-1785313800-1785335400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:North Mankato – Social Studies Standards Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:This two-day workshop series (July 29 and August 17\, 2026) is designed to equip K–12 teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the new social studies standards for the 2026–27 school year. Participants will engage in a guided exploration of the revised standards\, including analysis of major content shifts\, vertical alignment across grade levels\, and implications for curriculum planning.\n‍\nThroughout the workshop\, teams will connect the updated standards to the C3 Framework\, deepening their understanding of high-quality instructional practices and identifying necessary instructional shifts to support student learning. \nK-12 educators will receive 5.5 clock hours for completion of each sessions. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/north-mankato-social-studies-standards-workshop-series-july/ LOCATION:South Central Services Cooperative\, 2075 Lookout Drive\, North Mankato\, 56003\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/event_k8_social_studies_standards_sourcewell_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mychi Nguyen":MAILTO:mychi@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTSTAMP:20260727T162046Z CREATED:20260520T204355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T162046Z UID:10000673-1786406400-1786579199@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Staples - Social Studies Standards: Inquiry & Interdisciplinary Shifts DESCRIPTION:The Social Studies Standards Workshop is a two-day workshop series designed to equip K–8 teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the new social studies standards by the 2026–27 school year. Participants will engage in a guided exploration of the revised standards\, including analysis of major content shifts\, vertical alignment across grade levels\, and implications for curriculum planning. \nThroughout the workshop\, teams will connect the updated standards to the C3 Framework\, deepening their understanding of high-quality instructional practices and identifying necessary instructional shifts to support student learning. Time will be provided for participants to apply their learning to their own curriculum (with a focus on inquiry and interdisciplinary skills). \nThis workshop is a collaboration between Sourcewell and the Minnesota Humanities Center\, and will also feature Brittany Rawson-Haeg\, Social Studies Content Lead for the Minnesota Department of Education. \nRegistration\nRegistration through Sourcewell is required to attend. \nRegistration Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/staples-social-studies-standards-inquiry-interdisciplinary-shifts/ LOCATION:Sourcewell\, 202 12th Street NE\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,K-12 Education,Social Studies Standards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/event_social_studies_standards.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mychi Nguyen":MAILTO:mychi@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820 DTSTAMP:20260812T153634Z CREATED:20260520T204319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T153634Z UID:10000672-1786924800-1787183999@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Leading Elementary Social Studies Inquiry (LESSI) Institute DESCRIPTION:Learn how to do more with less. The Minnesota Humanities Center\, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education\, presents the LESSI Institute. Through LESSI\, K–5 curriculum leaders and educators are equipped to strengthen interdisciplinary social studies and English language arts (ELA) instruction through cross-district learning and collaboration. \nThis 3-day institute guides participants through the curriculum writing process for inquiry-based instruction rooted in the 2021 social studies standards\, with intentional connections to the 2020 ELA standards. \nParticipants will: \n\nBuild their understanding of disciplinary literacy to support deeper student engagement\nStrengthen their ability to center student inquiry in meaningful\, standards-based instruction\nLeave with classroom-ready resources and routines that can be immediately implemented in their own classrooms and districts\n\nParticipants can expect to return to their contexts with practical tools\, stronger instructional design skills\, and concrete resources that support more engaging and rigorous social studies learning for students\, while also reducing planning time. \nK-12 Educators will receive 16.5 clock hours upon completion of the event. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-leading-elementary-social-studies-inquiry-lessi-institute/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,K-12 Education,Social Studies Standards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/event_k8_social_studies_standards_sourcewell_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mychi Nguyen":MAILTO:mychi@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T143000 DTSTAMP:20260722T210111Z CREATED:20260716T130640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T210111Z UID:10000710-1786955400-1786977000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:North Mankato – Social Studies Standards Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:This two-day workshop series (July 29 and August 17\, 2026) is designed to equip K–12 teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the new social studies standards for the 2026–27 school year. Participants will engage in a guided exploration of the revised standards\, including analysis of major content shifts\, vertical alignment across grade levels\, and implications for curriculum planning.\n‍\nThroughout the workshop\, teams will connect the updated standards to the C3 Framework\, deepening their understanding of high-quality instructional practices and identifying necessary instructional shifts to support student learning. \nK-12 educators will receive 5.5 clock hours for completion of each sessions. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/north-mankato-social-studies-standards-workshop-series-august/ LOCATION:South Central Services Cooperative\, 2075 Lookout Drive\, North Mankato\, 56003\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/event_k8_social_studies_standards_sourcewell_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mychi Nguyen":MAILTO:mychi@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T123535Z CREATED:20260812T123535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123535Z UID:10000719-1788451200-1788456600@www.mnhum.org 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:Clock Hours/CEUs,Content Session,Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_eras_big_questions.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-eras-framing-the-big-questions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T173000 DTSTAMP:20260821T191423Z CREATED:20260821T191423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T191423Z UID:10000745-1788681600-1788715800@www.mnhum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/event_international_festival_minnesota_2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T083000 DTSTAMP:20260821T202636Z CREATED:20260821T202636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T202636Z UID:10000746-1788939000-1788942600@www.mnhum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_social_studies_standards_2026.png LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-what-counts-as-high-quality-social-studies-instruction/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T193000 DTSTAMP:20260727T170609Z CREATED:20260727T170609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T170609Z UID:10000712-1789405200-1789414200@www.mnhum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/event_ojibwe_games_2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T123529Z CREATED:20260812T123529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123529Z UID:10000720-1789660800-1789666200@www.mnhum.org 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:Clock Hours/CEUs,Free,K-12 Education,Pedagogy Session,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/world_history_pedagogy_teaching_through_inquiry.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-eras-teaching-through-inquiry/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T123525Z CREATED:20260812T123525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123525Z UID:10000721-1790870400-1790875800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Content Session – World History Era One: Early Human History (250\,000 BCE-2\,000 BCE) DESCRIPTION:Investigate the origins of humanity through the evidence early people left behind\, exploring how historians\, archaeologists\, and scientists reconstruct the earliest chapters of human history. Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, historian and scholarly lead for this series\, will facilitate a conversation with historians Katherine (Kat) Hayes and Bula Wayessa. Each historian will present their scholarship\, drawing on primary and secondary sources to explore how environment\, migration\, and material evidence shape our understanding of the ancient world. This session provides deep historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing for teaching this era\, with opportunities for participant questions and discussion. \n\n\n\n\n\n+View Katherine Hayes’ Bio\n\n\n\n\nKatherine (Kat) Hayes is Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Heritage Studies and Public History program at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. She is trained as an archaeologist and received her PhD in Anthropology from the University of California Berkeley. Her earlier work explored sites of settler colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous and enslaved populations in the Northeast US. More recently she has focused on the ethics of archaeological knowledge production and of collecting. Her projects have facilitated repatriation of University and museum collections\, investigated the historical production of heritage sites such as Historic Fort Snelling\, and collaborated on interpretive exhibits on historical and archaeological sites.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+View Bula Wayessa’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nBula Wayessa is an Associate Professor of Archaeology in the Department of African American & African Studies at the University of Minnesota. His scholarly interests include agricultural change\, food systems\, social identity\, mobility\, memory\, materiality\, and ontology. Through ethnoarchaeological approaches\, his work explores how materialities shape social life\, cultural continuity\, and historical transformation. He has conducted extensive field research in Ethiopia and has published widely on topics including foodways\, technology\, heritage\, and the ethnoarchaeology of everyday life. His work contributes to broader discussions on African archaeology\, decolonizing archaeological practice\, and the relationships between people\, objects\, and environments across time. \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\nContent Sessions are open to all K–12 educators interested in historical content and source-based instruction. 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. \n\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-era-one/ CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,Content Session,Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_content_era_one.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-one/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T083000 DTSTAMP:20260821T202641Z CREATED:20260821T202641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T202641Z UID:10000748-1791358200-1791361800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Disciplinary Literacy as the Goal DESCRIPTION:Explore disciplinary literacy as the core goal of social studies instruction. Participants will deepen their understanding of what it means for students to think\, read\, write\, and reason like historians\, geographers\, economists\, and political scientists. This session will support leaders in clarifying the difference between disciplinary literacy in the social sciences from content area literacy\, and answer why disciplinary literacy needs to be the driver of task and lesson design. \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-disciplinary-literacy-as-the-goal/ CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_social_studies_standards_2026.png LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-disciplinary-literacy-as-the-goal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T123520Z CREATED:20260812T123520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123520Z UID:10000722-1792684800-1792690200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Pedagogy Session – World History Era One: Early Human History (250\,000 BCE-2\,000 BCE) DESCRIPTION:Building on the content and sources from this era’s Content Session\, experienced classroom educators will lead a hands-on workshop exploring inquiry-based\, standards-aligned instructional approaches and classroom applications for teaching this era. Participants will apply the series’ unit planning framework to develop compelling and supporting questions that guide student inquiry and historical thinking. \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-era-one/ CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,Free,K-12 Education,Pedagogy Session,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_pedagogy_era_one.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-era-one/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T133000 DTSTAMP:20260818T211745Z CREATED:20260818T211745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T211745Z UID:10000742-1793703600-1793712600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Metro Indian Education Fall Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Fall Metro Indian Education Gathering at the Minnesota Humanities Center. Anyone connected to American Indian Education and/or American Indian students is welcome to attend. \nAs part of our Fall Gathering format\, the program will include updates and announcements from Annie Huberty\, Director of American Indian Education at the Minnesota Department of Education\, followed by updates from the Indian Education for All (IEFA) team. Additional program details\, including any other featured speakers\, will be shared as they are confirmed. \nAbout the Metro Indian Education Gathering\nThe Metro Indian Education Gathering is a network of urban American Indian educators who come together twice each year to build relationships\, share ideas\, discuss challenges\, and celebrate successes. Since January 2013\, these gatherings have provided opportunities for networking\, professional learning\, and connecting with colleagues who can help navigate the policies\, practices\, and opportunities that support American Indian Education programs. \nBeginning in 2026\, the gatherings follow a consistent format: the Fall Gathering features updates and presentations on topics relevant to American Indian Education\, while the Spring Gathering is centered on facilitated small-group conversations that encourage dialogue\, collaboration\, and the exchange of ideas. \nThe Metro Indian Education Gathering is coordinated by Robin Nelson\, American Indian Curriculum Specialist for ISD 622. If you have questions about the session or agenda\, please contact Robin at rnelson4@isd622.org. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Lunch will be served potluck style. A main dish will be provided\, and we invite you to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please register in advance so we can plan accordingly. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-metro-indian-education-fall-gathering/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Twin Cities Metro ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/event_fall_metro_indian_ed.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T083000 DTSTAMP:20260821T202649Z CREATED:20260821T202649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T202649Z UID:10000749-1793777400-1793781000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Evaluating Summative Tasks for Rigor and Authenticity DESCRIPTION:Learn how to evaluate summative tasks for true rigor and disciplinary alignment. Participants will analyze whether tasks genuinely require students to engage in disciplinary reasoning\, use evidence from sources\, and demonstrate authentic understanding. This session focuses on strengthening task quality and coherence. \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-evaluating-summative-tasks-for-rigor-and-authenticity/ CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_social_studies_standards_2026.png LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-evaluating-summative-tasks-for-rigor-and-authenticity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T173000 DTSTAMP:20260818T173032Z CREATED:20260812T123509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T173032Z UID:10000727-1793894400-1793899800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Content Session – World History Era Two: Cities\, Societies\, and Empires DESCRIPTION:Explore the emergence of cities\, societies\, and empires across Africa\, Asia\, and the Americas while examining how religious\, political\, technological\, and social developments shaped the ancient world. Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, historian and scholarly lead for this series\, will facilitate a conversation with historians Ranjani Atur\, Andrew Gallia\, and James Laine\, who will each present their scholarship\, drawing on primary and secondary sources to explore the diverse ways historians reconstruct these societies and the narratives those sources help construct. This session provides historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing for teaching this era\, with opportunities for participant questions and discussion. \n\n\n\n\n\n+View Ranjani Atur’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nRanjani Atur is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Cultures at the University of Minnesota\, Twin Cities. She specializes in Ancient Mediterranean religions\, religious materiality\, and comparative polytheisms. Ranjani’s research focuses on the role of material objects (statues\, vases\, etc.) and landscapes (shrines\, temples\, etc.) in shaping religious practices and beliefs in ancient Greece as well as in the broader Eurasian region. She teaches courses on sacred spaces\, visual culture\, culture contact\, and the religions and myths of the ancient world. Ranjani has a BA from Georgetown University and a PhD from the University of California\, Santa Barbara. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+View Andrew Gallia’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Gallia is professor of History at the University of Minnesota with a joint appointment in the department of Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Cultures. He has taught history and ancient languages at the University of Minnesota since 2004\, after receiving his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. As a historian\, Professor Gallia specializes in the cultural and political history of Rome under the Republic and early Empire (ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE) and he has published on a wide range of topics\, including religion\, gender\, ethnic identity\, cultural memory\, and the history of dress. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+View James Laine’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nJames Laine is the Arnold H. Lowe Professor of Religious Studies at Macalester College (Saint Paul\, Minnesota)\, where he has taught since 1985. He studied History of Religions at Harvard\, where he specialized in the study of classical India\, writing a dissertation on the Mahabharata. He has done considerable field work in India\, and has written four books\, including Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India (Oxford\, 2003)\, a book that received considerable attention in India. His more recent book is Meta-Religion: Religion and Power in World History (University of California Press\, 2014). \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\nContent Sessions are open to all K–12 educators interested in historical content and source-based instruction. 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. \n\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-era-two/ CATEGORIES:America 250,Clock Hours/CEUs,Content Session,Free,K-12 Education,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_content_era_two.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-two/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T203000 DTSTAMP:20260727T170537Z CREATED:20260727T170537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T170537Z UID:10000713-1793901600-1793910600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Celebrating Native Language and Culture Through the Joy of Games DESCRIPTION:Put the cell phones away and join us for an evening of fun\, food\, and cultural connection. As we recognize National Native American Heritage Month\, the Minnesota Humanities Center welcomes Tony Drews and Nashke Native Games for a lively\, intergenerational game night. \nUnlike mainstream board games that reflect dominant cultural experiences\, Nashke Native Games centers Ojibwe language\, stories\, and values\, offering a playful way to engage with culture\, strengthen family and community bonds\, and support language preservation. The evening begins with conversation over a light dinner provided by an Indigenous caterer followed by gameplay that is certain to be fun – and educational – for all. \nGuests will also have a chance to participate in a drawing for prizes\, including items from Nashke Native Games and books from Native American Lives\, the Minnesota Humanities Center’s biography series highlighting Native voices. One title\, “Charles Albert Bender: National Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher\,” tells the story of Bender and his passion for baseball – a reminder that games\, in all forms\, bring people together. \nWhether you come with family\, friends\, or on your own\, you’ll leave with new words\, fresh insights\, and a deeper appreciation for the power of play in preserving culture and fostering connection. Each household will also receive an Ojibwe game to take home and continue learning together. Everyone is welcome—families\, educators\, and community members ages 10 and up. \nFollowing the event\, 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\n$15 for adults. $10 for children 10 and under. Complimentary 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-celebrating-native-language-and-culture-through-the-joy-of-games-2026/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,K-12 Education,Kid Friendly,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/event_ojibwe_games_2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T123438Z CREATED:20260812T123438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123438Z UID:10000728-1795104000-1795109400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Pedagogy Session – World History Era Two: Cities\, Societies\, and Empires DESCRIPTION:Building on the content and sources from this era’s Content Session\, experienced classroom educators will lead a hands-on workshop exploring inquiry-based\, standards-aligned instructional approaches and classroom applications for teaching this era. Participants will apply the series’ unit planning framework to develop compelling and supporting questions that guide student inquiry and historical thinking. \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-era-two/ CATEGORIES:America 250,Clock Hours/CEUs,Free,K-12 Education,Pedagogy Session,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_pedagogy_era_two.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-era-two/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T083000 DTSTAMP:20260821T202657Z CREATED:20260821T202657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T202657Z UID:10000750-1796801400-1796805000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Mid-Year Q&A—Troubleshooting Implementation DESCRIPTION:Engage in structured problem-solving around challenges districts are facing with inquiry-based\, disciplinary instruction. Participants will surface patterns of difficulty in task design\, source identification and use\, formative assessment\, and classroom implementation\, and collaborate on practical strategies to address them. \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-mid-year-qa-troubleshooting-implementation/ CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_social_studies_standards_2026.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T123544Z CREATED:20260812T123544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123544Z UID:10000729-1796918400-1796923800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Content Session – World History Era Three: Interregional Networks and Exchange (700–1500) DESCRIPTION:Investigate the trade routes and networks of cultural exchange that connected Africa\, Asia\, Europe\, and the Americas\, shaping societies through the movement of people\, goods\, ideas\, and technologies. Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, historian and scholarly lead for this series\, will facilitate a conversation with historians Victoria Morse and Giancarlo Casale\, who will each present their scholarship\, drawing on primary and secondary sources to explore how these connections transformed communities and how historians reconstruct global interactions across time and place. This session provides historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing for teaching this era\, with opportunities for participant questions and discussion. \n\n\n\n\n\n+View Giancarlo Casale’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nGiancarlo Casale\, a specialist Ottoman history\, is a former member of the University of Minnesota history faculty\, where he developed the introductory world history survey “Civilization and the Environment: World History to 1500”. He is currently head of department at the European University Institute in Florence\, Italy\, as well as a research affiliate of the University of Minnesota Center for Premodern Studies. His publications\, which focus on the interaction between Islam and world history\, include the books The Ottoman Age of Exploration (Oxford\, 2011) and Prisoner of the Infidels: The Memoir of an Ottoman Muslim in 17th-century Europe (California\, 2021). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+View Victoria Morse’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nVictoria Morse received her PhD in medieval history from the University of California\, Berkeley. Following a postdoc at the History of Cartography Project at the University of Wisconsin\, Madison\, she began teaching at Carleton College in 1999. She is a fellow of the American Academy in Rome. At Carleton\, she teaches courses on the Black Death\, cross-cultural contact in the Mediterranean\, Renaissance Italy and France\, the Global Middle Ages\, and medieval maps and travel. Since 2013\, she has co-led an off-campus studies program in Rome. Professor Morse’s research interests focus on maps and conceptions of space in medieval Italy. \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\nContent Sessions are open to all K–12 educators interested in historical content and source-based instruction. 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. \n\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-era-three/ CATEGORIES:America 250,Content Session,Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_content_era_three.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-three/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T123618Z CREATED:20260812T123548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123618Z UID:10000730-1797523200-1797528600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Pedagogy Session – World History Era Three: Interregional Networks and Exchange (700–1500) DESCRIPTION:Building on the content and sources from this era’s Content Session\, experienced classroom educators will lead a hands-on workshop exploring inquiry-based\, standards-aligned instructional approaches and classroom applications for teaching this era. Participants will apply the series’ unit planning framework to develop compelling and supporting questions that guide student inquiry and historical thinking. \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-era-three-interregional-networks-and-exchange-700-1500/ CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,America 250,Free,K-12 Education,Pedagogy Session,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_pedagogy_era_three.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-era-three-interregional-networks-and-exchange-700-1500/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270113T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270113T083000 DTSTAMP:20260821T202705Z CREATED:20260821T202705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T202705Z UID:10000751-1799825400-1799829000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Instructional Observation for Social Studies Leaders DESCRIPTION:Develop tools and strategies for observing social studies instruction through a disciplinary lens. Participants will learn what to look for in classrooms\, including evidence of student reasoning\, effective use of sources\, and alignment between tasks and the disciplinary thinking represented in the benchmarks. This session supports leaders in giving more precise and instructionally meaningful feedback grounded in social studies practices. \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. \nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-instructional-observation-for-social-studies-leaders/ CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_social_studies_standards_2026.png LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-instructional-observation-for-social-studies-leaders/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270114T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T124103Z CREATED:20260812T124103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T124103Z UID:10000731-1799942400-1799947800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Content Session – World History Era Four: The First Golden Age (1400–1800) DESCRIPTION:Explore how expanding global connections between 1400 and 1800 transformed societies\, economies\, cultures\, and systems of power across the world. Dr. Karin Vélez will present her scholarship\, drawing on primary and secondary sources to examine how the first global age reshaped human experiences and created legacies that continue to influence our world today. Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, historian and scholarly lead for this series\, will facilitate a conversation with Dr. Vélez exploring key ideas and perspectives related to this transformative era. This session provides historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing for teaching this era\, with opportunities for participant questions and discussion. \n\n\n\n\n\n+View Karin Vélez’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nKarin Vélez currently teaches History at Macalester College. Her first jobs post-college were teaching World History in Massachusetts high schools. She trained as an intellectual historian\, specializing in religious encounters in the early modern period (1500-1750). Her book\, The Miraculous Flying House of Loreto: Spreading Catholicism in the Early Modern World (Princeton\, 2019)\, won the American Academy of Religion’s Best First Book in the History of Religions prize. Karin’s research focuses on the “miraculous” or unexpected: animals impacting conversion zones\, churches falling on faithful converts\, houses flying across oceans\, and other moments of bizarre cross-cultural convergence. She teaches college courses on magic and science; conquest and conversion; pirates\, translators and missionaries–a comparison across categories; and world history courses on oceans\, “rumors” or fake news\, and disasters. She keeps in touch with colleagues in the high school trenches\, where she feels some of the best history education happens. \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\nContent Sessions are open to all K–12 educators interested in historical content and source-based instruction. 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. \n\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-era-four/ CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,America 250,Clock Hours/CEUs,Content Session,K-12 Education,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_content_era_four.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-four/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270128T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T124451Z CREATED:20260812T124451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T124451Z UID:10000732-1801152000-1801157400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Pedagogy Session – World History Era Four: The First Golden Age (1400–1800) DESCRIPTION:Building on the content and sources from this era’s Content Session\, experienced classroom educators will lead a hands-on workshop exploring inquiry-based\, standards-aligned instructional approaches and classroom applications for teaching this era. Participants will apply the series’ unit planning framework to develop compelling and supporting questions that guide student inquiry and historical thinking. \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-era-four/ CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Clock Hours/CEUs,K-12 Education,Pedagogy Session,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_pedagogy_era_four.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-era-four/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T173000 DTSTAMP:20260817T212440Z CREATED:20260817T212440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T212440Z UID:10000734-1801756800-1801762200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Content Session – World History Era Five A: Revolutions\, Empires\, and Nations (1750–1900) DESCRIPTION:Explore the revolutionary transformations that reshaped the Atlantic World during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries\, examining how slavery\, resistance\, empire\, and struggles for freedom changed societies on both sides of the Atlantic. Dr. Vincent Brown will present his scholarship\, drawing on primary and secondary sources to examine how these movements reshaped political\, social\, and cultural life while leaving enduring legacies that continue to influence the world today. Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, historian and scholarly lead for this series\, will facilitate a conversation with Dr. Brown exploring key themes and perspectives from this era. This session provides historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing for teaching this era\, with opportunities for participant questions and discussion. \n\n\n\n\n\n+View Vincent Brown’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nVincent Brown is a historian of the African diaspora and the Atlantic world. He is the David Brion Davis Professor of History at Yale University and previously served as the Charles Warren Professor of American History at Harvard University. His research explores the histories of slavery\, resistance\, memory\, and the interconnected worlds created through the Atlantic slave trade. Brown is the author of the award-winning books The Reaper’s Garden: Death and Power in the World of Atlantic Slavery and Tacky’s Revolt: The Story of an Atlantic Slave War. He is also a filmmaker and co-founder of Timestamp Media\, using digital storytelling and visual media to explore histories that connect people and places across the globe. \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\nContent Sessions are open to all K–12 educators interested in historical content and source-based instruction. 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. \n\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-era-five-a/ CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,Content Session,K-12 Education,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_content_era_five_a.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-five-a/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270225T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270225T173000 DTSTAMP:20260817T212431Z CREATED:20260817T194626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T212431Z UID:10000735-1803571200-1803576600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Pedagogy Session – World History Era Five A: Revolutions\, Empires\, and Nations (1750–1900) DESCRIPTION:Building on the content and sources from this era’s Content Session\, experienced classroom educators will lead a hands-on workshop exploring inquiry-based\, standards-aligned instructional approaches and classroom applications for teaching this era. Participants will apply the series’ unit planning framework to develop compelling and supporting questions that guide student inquiry and historical thinking. \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-era-five-a/ CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,K-12 Education,Pedagogy Session,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_pedagogy_era_five_a.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-era-five-a/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270304T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270304T173000 DTSTAMP:20260817T212436Z CREATED:20260817T194714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T212436Z UID:10000736-1804176000-1804181400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Content Session – World History Era Five B: Revolutions\, Empires\, and Nations (1750–1900) DESCRIPTION:Examine how revolutions\, imperial expansion\, and social change unfolded across Latin America\, the Ottoman Empire\, and South Asia\, highlighting the diverse experiences of people living through this transformative era. Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, historian and scholarly lead for this series\, will facilitate a conversation with historians Sarah Chambers\, Zozan Pehlivan\, and Ajay Skaria\, who will each present their scholarship\, drawing on primary and secondary sources to explore regional perspectives on independence\, empire\, and the enduring legacies of nineteenth-century global change. This session provides historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing for teaching this era\, with opportunities for participant questions and discussion. \n\n\n\n\n+View Sarah Chamber’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nSarah C. Chambers is Professor and Chair of History at the University of Minnesota. She teaches about Latin American history\, as well as colonialism\, gender\, and film more broadly. Her research (conducted in Peru\, Chile\, Spain\, Puerto Rico and Colombia) explores political culture\, citizenship\, and law during Spanish America’s transition from colonialism to independence (late 18th to mid 19th centuries). She is currently working on migrations spurred by the Wars of Independence in South America\, tracing the paths of internal refugees\, political exiles\, and royalist émigrés\, and analyzing their influence on shifting imperial and national identities. She is also co-editing a multi-volume primary source collection on “Latin America in the Age of Revolution\, 1763-1830” for Routledge. In addition to articles and book chapters in English and Spanish\, she has published books on Peru and Chile. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+View Zozan Pehlivan’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nZozan Pehlivan is the Arsham & Charlotte Ohanessian Chair and Associate Professor of History at the University of Minnesota\, Twin Cities. Her scholarship and teaching focus on global environmental history\, animal history\, Indigenous histories\, the history of technology and medicine\, and public health. \n\nDr. Pehlivan is the author of The Political Ecology of Violence: Peasants and Pastoralists in the Last Ottoman Century (Cambridge University Press\, 2024)\, which examines the relationships among climate change\, ecological change\, economic inequality\, and Ottoman state policy in the emergence of intercommunal violence in the late nineteenth-century Middle East. The book received the Ottoman Turkish Studies Association’s 2024 Book Award. \n\nHer research has been recognized with the Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar Award\, a McKnight Land-Grant Professorship\, and Mellon Fellowships at the Newberry Library and the Linda Hall Library. She is currently developing two books on imperial resettlement\, environmental history\, vaccination\, and public health in the Ottoman Empire. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+View Ajay Skaria’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nAjay Skaria began as a journalist in India and now teaches in the Department of History and Institute for Global Studies at the University of Minnesota. His early research focused primarily on Indian environmental and Adivasi history. More recently\, he has writing on the intellectual and epistemic history of democracy; the politics of modern caste; Hindu nationalism; and historical theory. He is the author of two books: Hybrid Histories: Forests\, Frontiers and Wildness in Western India and Unconditional Equality: Gandhi’s Religion of Resistance\, and has co-edited three books. He is currently working on two books: Thinking With Gandhi and Ambedkar and Neighborism and Democracy: An Epistemic History. \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\nContent Sessions are open to all K–12 educators interested in historical content and source-based instruction. 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. \n\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-era-five-b/ CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,Content Session,K-12 Education,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_content_era_five_b.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-five-b/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR