American History as Reflected in Syracuse’s Past
Attend a mini-course in the history of Syracuse, from 1800 to 2000. Participants will gain a general overview of the city development plus learn how to connect local sites, events and personalities into national themes such as immigration, industrialization and transportation. Original documents from the OHA collection will be used as primary sources. |
Presenter: Dennis Connors, OHA Curator of History
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An Gorta Mor - The Great Hunger
Attend this multimedia presentation about the great Irish famine of the 1840's. It will address the historical background and the political, ideological, and economic factors that converted a crop failure into the Great Hunger. |
Presenter: The CNY Chapter of the Irish American Cultural Institute
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| The American Founding
This seminar is a study of the constitutional convention and the struggle over the ratification of the constitution. It will include a close examination of the Federalist Papers and James Madison’s notes from the convention. This seminar will be based on the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs summer institute, TheAmerican Founding, at Ashland University. |
Location: Chittenango High School, Room 206
Dates: November 27, December 4, 11 & 18
Time: 4:00 – 6:00
Audience: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Teachers
Presenter: Mark Bailey, Teacher |
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Art, History, and the Internet: Worlds Collide and Come Alive!
This workshop will provide activities and ideas that will appeal to spatial, kinesthetic and visual learners. By exploring a diverse set of websites, you will examine, critique, and develop lessons and activities that explore art from India, the Renaissance, Ancient China, Dada, Ancient Egypt, Mesoamerica, Greece, and more! Each site approaches the subject of art and social studies from a unique and virtual "hands-on" perspective. |
Location: Chittenango Library Media Center
Dates: October 16 & 23
Time: 4:00 - 6:00
Audience: Grades 6-12, Art, Social Studies, Special Education
Presenter: Erica Martin, Teacher |
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Egypt: Change in Culture, Change in Art
This presentation will focus on Egyptian art from ancient to modern times. Information is based on research, photographs, and video clips acquired from a recent visit to Egypt. Social studies and art teachers will find the content very versatile and practical for classroom use. Participants will receive a CD with documents and presentations ready for teacher use. |
Location: Mott Road Elementary, Fayetteville-Manlius
Dates: October 15 & 22
Time: 4:00 - 6:00
Audience: Grades 6 Teachers and Art Teachers
Presenter: Julie Gratien, Teacher |
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The Civil War: Examining the Two Sides with Primary Documents
The archives of the Onondaga Historical Association contain two remarkable letters exchanged in 1864 between a Syracuse abolitionist and a Confederate sergeant. The men had never met but passionately tried to convince the other of their positions. Participants will explore the circumstances and content of these two letters which offer fascinating insights. |
Presenter: Dennis Connors, OHA Curator of History
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The Civil War: Its Causes from a CNY Perspective
Through use of primary documents and research from the collection at the Onondaga Historical Association, participants will learn some of the hotly contested issues that led to the Civil War including anti-slavery activity, the Underground Railroad, and the Fugitive Slave law. |
Presenter: Dennis Connors, OHA Curator of History
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Contemporary World Issues
John Langdon, professor of modern European history, will address religious, historical, and political dynamics of current situations in the Middle East and North Korea. |
Presenter: John Langdon, Professor at Le Moyne College
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Culture and Life in Afghanistan
Even though it has been more than five years that Afghanistan has been in the spotlight for Americans, misunderstandings continue about life in this tribal nation. This workshop will focus on better understanding aspects of Afghan culture: roles of women, education, Islam, ethnic diversity, and daily life. |
Presenter: Linda Wiehl, Teacher
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Franklin Square: How Syracuse Reflects America’s Industrial Past
Using primary documents from the OHA collection, participants will learn about the national and international forces that shaped the development of Syracuse area industries as a reflection of the larger influences on the growth of America as an industrial giant in the late 19th and early 20th century. |
Presenter: Dennis Connors, OHA Curator of History
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The History of Taliban Afghanistan
The tribal nation of Afghanistan has been at the crossroads of central Asia for centuries. This workshop is for those who would like to better understand the history of Afghanistan, especially in relation to the Taliban and how and why the Taliban were able to control Afghanistan 1996-2001. |
Presenter: Linda Wiehl, Teacher
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Japanese Culture
One of the many benefits of traveling to new places is returning home and looking at old assumptions. Come view the world from a different perspective! In this workshop you will view slides form Tokyo, Kyoto and Hokkaido to illustrate the many ways in which Japan is different from the US. Participants will receive a CD of photos and learn ways to incorporate this info in their curriculum. |
Presenter: Diane Lansing, Teacher
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The Japanese Educational System
Find out why the Japanese are able to get such high test scores and decide for yourself if their methods are better than ours. In this workshop you will view slides taken in Japanese elementary, junior high and high schools and learn about how different education is in Japan - both for the student and the teacher. |
Presenter: Diane Lansing, Teacher
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Lincoln’s Guiding Principles
Study the principal ideas that guided Abraham Lincoln on the topics of democracy, race, community, and national identity, and how those ideas connect to American culture and politics today. This seminar is based on the “ Lincoln” Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History at Gettysburg College. |
Location: Chittenango High School, Room 206
Dates: October 16, 23, 30 & November 6
Time: 4:00 - 6:00
Audience: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Teachers
Presenter: Mark Bailey, Teacher |
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Playing in the Past
Want to get dramatic with your classes? Playing in the Past is the opportunity to experience drama techniques and exercises that may be utilized with your student to spice up an approach to history or other curriculum areas. |
Presenter: Scott Peal, OHA Educational Assistant
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Project Citizen
Project Citizen is a program that promotes competent and responsible participation in local and state government. It helps young people learn how to monitor and influence public policy. Participants are eligible to order a free classroom set of Project Citizen books, including a teacher's edition. |
Presented by: Law, Youth and Citizenship Program
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Project Citizen and We the People
Sponsored by the Law, Youth & Citizenship Program of the NYS Bar Association & the Center for Civic Education |
Quilting and the Underground Railroad
Participants will learn about the folklore of quilts in connection to the Underground Railroad. Then they will have the chance to make one of the quilt blocks. |
Presenters: Kathy Silfer, Marianne MacDonald and Lynn Schantz, Teachers
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Syracuse Historical Documents for Teaching American History
This course will introduce teachers to new local history teaching materials available from the Onondaga Historical Association. Participants will discover primary documents for teaching American history, including the Civil War era, internal improvements in the 19th century, the Great Depression and industrialization. |
Location: Onondaga Historical Association Museum 321 Montgomery Street
Date: December 6
Time: 4:00 - 6:00
Audience: Grades 7, 8, 11 & 12 Social Studies Teachers
Presenter: Dennis Connors, Curator of History |
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Teaching History Through Art
Using the extensive painting collection at the Onondaga Historical Association, the staff archivist and curator will show how art reflects history. |
Presenter: Michael Flanagan, Archivist and Research Center Manager
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We the People
We the People is a program that promotes civic competence and responsibility for students. It enhances understanding of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Participate in a simulated congressional hearing. Participants will be eligible for a free classroom set of texts, including a teacher's edition.
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Presented by: Law, Youth and Citizenship Program
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Project Citizen and We the People
Sponsored by the Law, Youth & Citizenship Program of the NYS Bar Association & the Center for Civic Education |
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