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SUMMARY:Worthington - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Worthington community for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nBeginning with a catered meal\, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations\, takes everything they heard from residents\, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. \n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Improv Show\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback \nHost Partner: FORWARD Worthington \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/worthington-sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Pioneer Village\, 1600 Stower Drive\, # 2\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota
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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
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LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-one/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T203000
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SUMMARY:Iron Range - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Iron Range community for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour at the Minnesota Discovery Center! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nBeginning with a free catered meal\, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations\, takes everything they heard from residents\, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. \n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Improv show\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback \nHost Partner: Chisholm Community Foundation and Hibbing Foundation \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nThis event is made possible by the generous support of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/iron-range-sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Dr\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Orth":MAILTO:tiffany@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
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SUMMARY:Blaine - We Are Water MN
DESCRIPTION:The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories\, histories\, and scientific information. It strengthens Minnesotans’ relationships with water\, exposes visitors to new perspectives\, and increases participation in water stewardship activities. \nHost Partner: Anoka County Library \nWe Are Water MN will round out its 2026 tour at the Northtown Library in Blaine! Anoka County Libraries exist to serve their communities and connect them to resources and learning\, and We Are Water MN is no exception\, bringing water education and engagement to the library. Fun fact: Anoka County is the 4th largest county in the state of Minnesota\, comprised of over 360\,000 residents! Libraries are naturally places people go to learn\, and we look forward to seeing the many water related resources\, books\, book discussions\, and beyond! \nThough most of the programming at Northtown will happen indoors\, the library also features beautiful outdoor grounds\, with a pond and Shoreline Buffer Garden that are on library premises. Join us outside for nature programming! \nAbout We Are Water MN?\nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/blaine-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Northtown Library\, 711 County Hwy 10 NE\, Blaine\, MN\, 55434\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Kid Friendly,Twin Cities Metro,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T154745Z
CREATED:20260604T175020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T154745Z
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SUMMARY:Luverne - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Luverne community for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nBeginning with a catered meal\, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations\, takes everything they heard from residents\, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. \n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Improv show\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback \nHost Partner: Luverne Initiatives for Tomorrow (LIFT) \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/luverne-sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Big Top Tent Rental\, 321 W Hatting St\, Luverne\, MN\, 56156\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Orth":MAILTO:tiffany@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T173000
DTSTAMP:20260812T123520Z
CREATED:20260812T123520Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-era-one/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T143000
DTSTAMP:20260811T195457Z
CREATED:20260811T195457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T195457Z
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SUMMARY:Edina - Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle of Service\, Memory\, & Community
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center invites you to an afternoon of conversation\, reflection\, and storytelling. As part of Many Fronts | Veterans & Community Voices\, Objects of War brings together Veterans\, military families\, and community members to share personal stories that deepen understanding of military service\, sacrifice\, resilience\, and the lasting human impacts of war. \nParticipants are invited to bring an object connected to military service or the experience of war – a set of dog tags\, a medal\, a photograph\, a letter\, a keepsake\, or another meaningful item – and share the story behind it. \nGuided by trained Story Circle facilitators\, participants will listen\, reflect\, and discover how personal stories preserve community memory\, foster empathy\, and create meaningful connections across generations and experiences. Whether you served\, supported someone who served\, or carry a family story shaped by military service\, your perspective is welcome. \nOctober is Veterans’ Voices Month in Minnesota\, and MHC is focused on honoring service\, lived experiences\, and the preservation of Veterans’ personal stories through reflection and intergenerational conversations. This Objects of War story circle event will emphasize the people who are gathered with their meaningful artifacts\, and the stories they will share. As we recognize the 250th anniversary of America\, MHC – along with humanities councils across the nation – is hosting programs and events like these story circle experiences to empower Americans to take steps toward a more perfect union. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration with Edina Parks & Recreation is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/edina-objects-of-war-a-storytelling-circle-of-service-memory-community/
LOCATION:Edina Senior Center\, 5280 Grandview Square\, Edina\, 55436\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Free,Many Fronts,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Casey DeMarais":MAILTO:casey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T133000
DTSTAMP:20260818T211745Z
CREATED:20260818T211745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T211745Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T173000
DTSTAMP:20260818T173032Z
CREATED:20260812T123509Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-two/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123438Z
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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
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LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-era-two/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260812T123544Z
CREATED:20260812T123544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123544Z
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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
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LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-three/
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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
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LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-era-three-interregional-networks-and-exchange-700-1500/
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SUMMARY:Save the Date! 2027 Project Citizen Showcase
DESCRIPTION:What happens when students investigate issues in their communities\, research public policy solutions\, and present their ideas to decision-makers? \nJoin us for the 2027 Project Citizen Student Showcase\, where student teams from across Minnesota will share their civic engagement projects with educators\, community members\, and judges. This event will highlight the research\, creativity\, and civic leadership of young people learning how to engage in democracy by becoming active leaders in defining and implementing democratic public policy. \nMore details about participation and registration will be shared in the coming months. \nLearn more about Project Citizen and upcoming opportunities on the Minnesota Center for Civic Education program page.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/save-the-date-2027-project-citizen-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Project Citizen
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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