NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. (Feb, 2011) – Niagara University is now accepting applications from K-12 teachers nationwide for a summer program entitled Crossroads of Empire: Cultural Contact and Imperial Rivalry at Old Fort Niagara. The week-long residential sessions, which take place July 11-15 and July 18-22, 2011 at Old Fort Niagara and Niagara University, have been made possible by funding obtained from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
Directed by Thomas A. Chambers, Ph.D., chair of Niagara University’s history department, the workshops are focused on the vital history that emanated from Old Fort Niagara, one of most significant and well-preserved 18th century historic sites in North America. Fort Niagara served as an important crossroads between the empires of Great Britain, France, the Haudenosaunee (the native people who inhabited what is now much of New York state and surrounding areas), and, later, the United States as they battled each other for control of the North American continent. The Fort threatened American territory during the Revolution, was occupied by both sides during the War of 1812, and then a peace treaty secured the Fort and region for the United States.
This workshop will immerse NEH Summer Scholars in the world of 18th century life, from both the Native American and European perspective. Participants will interact with historic interpreters, clamber about ramparts dating to the 1700s, handle beaver pelts and trade goods like fishhooks and beads, and perhaps even fire a musket. One unique feature will be an overnight stay at the French Castle, the three-story stone fortress and trading post perched above the crashing waves of Lake Ontario that dates back to 1726. By week’s end NEH Summer Scholars will understand the perspective of the Iroquois people who first inhabited this region, as well as the struggles of ordinary European soldiers who bled and died to control Fort Niagara.
Teachers of grades K-12 at schools in the United States or its territorial possessions, or Americans teaching in foreign schools where at least 50 percent of the students are American nationals, are eligible for this program.
Teachers selected to participate as NEH Summer Scholars will receive a stipend of $1,200 at the end of the residential workshop session. Stipends are intended to help cover travel expenses to and from the project location, books, and ordinary living expenses.
The deadline for applications is March 1, 2011.
For eligibility and application information, please call 716.286.8091, e-mail [email removed].
Niagara University is located 11 miles south of Old Fort Niagara.
Niagara University Founded by the Vincentian Community in 1856, Niagara University is a private liberal arts university with a strong, values-based Catholic tradition. Its four academic divisions include the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Hospitality and Tourism Management. The university also maintains an Academic Exploration Program that provides a learning community for students who are undecided about their major, as well as numerous opportunities through Continuing Education. -30-
We invite you to join us for our one-week workshops in June 2011. As NEH Summer Scholars at the “American History through the Eyes of a California Family” workshop, you will use the artifacts and archival sources of both the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum and CSU Dominguez Hills Special Collections to trace the Dominguez family history for over two centuries. Their history and lands are entwined with California 's rich Indian, Spanish, Mexican and American history.
NEH workshops feature well known scholars, hands-on work with artifacts and archival documents, workshops and experiential learning opportunities that will bring history to life, and field trips to deepen historical and cultural connections. Workshops address the Dominguez family business and inheritance strategies and their relationship to natives and migrants from varied social and cultural backgrounds. Successful applicants whose title will become NEH Summer Scholars will also analyze how territorial industrial expansion transformed the American people and how massive immigration after 1870, including the Chinese, some of whom became laborers on Dominguez lands, formed new social patterns and concepts about national identity.
$1200 stipends are offered to help cover travel, lodging, and meal expenses.
Workshops will be offered twice and applicants may apply to one, but not both, workshops. The first is the week of June 13-17, 2011 and the second is the week of June 20-24, 2011. Continuing Education Units offered. Applications due March 1st.
I am looking for a fellow graduate of Missouri State in Joplin, MO, Class of 1996.Denise Jiner then but her maiden name was Mason. She was from Ponca City OK and taught in that area the last that I heard. Donna and I want to find you Denise!
The XAM books are wonderful! They will over prepare you. I highly recommend. I don't know about the Middle Level Science, but I used the Middle Level English study guide and passed with flying colors!
On 5/26/11, mct wrote: > On 4/18/11, Krystal wrote: >> I am scheduled to take the OSAT Middle Level English and >> Middle Level Science tests and I am wondering what study >> guides I should use. Does anyone have any >> recommendations? I have looked at the XAM ones but I know >> nothing about that company. Also any advice from anyone >> who has recently taken them would be greatly apprecieated? >> How similiar is the test to the study guide provided? >> Thanks! > > > The XAM books are wonderful! They will over prepare you. I > highly recommend. I don't know about the Middle Level Science, > but I used the Middle Level English study guide and passed > with flying colors!
I have never seen a conversion chart - probably because every year it is a little different. I do know that in the winter testing cycle a 29/55 was passing but a 27/55 wasn't. I did not have anyone who scored a 28 but it appeared that it would be less than the required passing score of 700.
I'm currently in the United States with the intention of contact with teachers who could be interested in making an educational project for the next academic course 2011-2012, so that science students from Malaga and USA could make a collaborative work and establish a rewarding relationship, using the new technologies.
I´ve already done a science project to enable our students to meet students from another country, while working together and improve their science skills.
If you are interested, I could sent you the project and we could change it, since it´s a flexible project.
I´d like to have the opportunity, also, to visit some schools in Usa to learn about the U.S. educational system, the methodologies used, the available resources ... Would appreciate someone gives me the opportunity to make a visit to your school.
My email address is: [email removed]
Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about it.
Hi, I know this may be secondary, but first impressions are important. I'm looking for an outfit to wear on interviews and I've always read to wear a suit. But is this true for a more rural district? Could being too formal hurt me? What do you wear on interviews?
In a rural district I d...See MoreOn 5/23/11, Sara wrote: > Hi, > I know this may be secondary, but first impressions are > important. I'm looking for an outfit to wear on interviews > and I've always read to wear a suit. But is this true for a > more rural district? Could being too formal hurt me? What > do you wear on interviews?
In a rural district I do not see the problem with wearing a suit. It is important for you to look professional in order to get the job! One thing you might consider though is looking into the socio-economic status of the school you are interviewing. If it is a low level income community you might consider not wearing as much jewlery. Do not overdress but I think a suit is appropriate.
Taking the OSAT Art test in July...for those of you that have taken the test, how similar is the essay question on the practice test to the essay on the real test? Frankly, the essay part scares me to death!
Jan, thanks! Ju...See MoreOn 4/13/12, Jan wrote: > What is the DAIJ...in regards to the ESSAY? > Quizlet eh? Do you just google art test? art history? > I ordered some study material$. I take the test next month. > I have a month to study. > Oh my. > Thank you for responding to my question. > I am impressed with your score! Wow~
Jan, thanks! Just google something like Arizona Art certification test and you can find your way to their practice test. There is a website that will give you a list of the certification practice tests but I can't remember what it is. On quizlet, I just typed in art process, art history, etc.