Educator Programs
Professional development programs provide rich and unique experiences with history. Support your curriculum, network with other teachers, and earn CPDUs.
Great Chicago Stories Seminar: The Great Migration
Saturdays, May 1 and May 15, 2010
For teachers of grades 3–12
Earn up to 7 CPDUs
This two-part series delves into the
history of Chicago’s Great Migration through compelling
historical-fiction short stories based on the Museum’s collection.
Cost:
Session 1: $20; Session 2: $35: Two-part series: Only $50! To register
for the two-part series, please call 312.642.4600. Reservations for
individual sessions may be made online.
Session 1: The Great Migration in Chicago
Saturday, May 1, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Go in-depth into two stories A Bronzeville Story (elementary) and It’s a Long Way from Home (middle and high school). Participate in an interactive workshop using the unit plans for each story. Enjoy time in the Museum’s galleries. 3 CPDUs
Cost:
$20
Session 2: Where History Happened Bus Tour
Saturday, May 15, 12:00 noon–4:00 p.m.
Tour the historic neighborhood of Bronzeville, the center of the Great Migration in Chicago. 4 CPDUs
Cost:
$35