Just what is this new service-learning requirement anyway? Come to this course to better understand this new content expectation and receive practical suggests on how to meet the intent of the expectation. You will receive resources to assist in the implementation. The audience for this course is 9-12 teachers.

Learn how to use this wonderful children’s book to teach many geographic, economic, and history content expectations. You will receive a copy of “I’m a Michigan Kid” and a lesson plan. In addition, a list of other Grade 3 Michigan Studies related tradebooks will be distributed. The audience for this course is grade 3 teachers.

Confused about the new Grade 4? Do I teach about Michigan or don’t I? You’ll come away with numerous strategies, activities, practical ideas and resources for your classroom. Learn how to make sense of all the changes. The intended audience for this course is grade 4 teachers.

Wondering what the required Capstone Experience looks like for your middle school students? This course is intended to demystify this new requirement and provide practical strategies and suggestions for teachers. Resources will be shared and networking opportunities will be provided. The audience for this course is teachers of grades 6-7.

Learn how to use information from modern technology such as Geographic Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and satellite remote sensing to locate information, process maps and data to analyze spatial patterns of the Western and Eastern Hemisphere. This can work even with limited classroom technology. Come learn how! The audience for this course is teachers of grades 6-7.

Who has time for social studies in early elementary? This practical course will focus on strategies, activities, resources and ideas to help you integrate the expectations into your teaching. An emphasis will be placed on literature connections. The audience for this course is K-2 teachers.

Teach U. S. History using Google Earth? Yes! You will gain hands-on experience with Google Earth and come away with a collection of ideas and lessons for using this free virtual globe software in the classroom. The intended audience for this course is teachers in grades 5, 8, and high school.

Need to teach physical and human characteristics of Place? Yikes! Come learn how to use children’s literature to teach geography. You will receive easy use lesson plans and copies of some of the selected titles. The audience for this course is teachers Grades K-2.