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September  2011

Using Primary Sources in the Classroom
We often receive messages from teachers who are struggling to provide their students with primary sources and other instructional resources due to recent budget constraints.  All of the lesson plans that are available on our web site are FREE and each one uses primary sources that can engage students on a wide range of historical topics.  
 
This month, we have lessons on Slave Codes in 1833, secession, convict leasing, and an Alabama connection to Texas.   Remember to preview all of the lessons to make sure that they are age and grade appropriate for your students.  Check out the names of the authors to see if they work in your school or school system!

 

We would like to get your comments and suggestions about the lesson plans.  A Feedback button is located at the bottom of the lesson plan index for your convenience.

 

 Professional Development Opportunity for Alabama Teachers
 The Anti-Defamation League and The Alabama Holocaust Commission 
present
 ECHOES and REFLECTIONS
A Multimedia Curriculum on the Holocaust

 

*Birmingham, October 26   *Florence, October 28
 *Montgomery, November 1 (Held at the Alabama Department of Archives and History) 
*Bay Minette, November 3

 

Receive six hours of CEU credit and FREE teaching resources while learning from expert facilitators from the Anti-Defamation League.  Funding of up to $70.00 per day will be available to reimburse your school for substitute teachers.

 

Snacks and lunch will be provided.
 
DEADLINE:  Tuesday, October 11, 2011  SPACE IS LIMITED!  A registration fee of $25.00 will be refunded upon attendance.
Registration forms and further information are available online:
 

What's New?

The Museum of Alabama is now open EVERY SATURDAY!
 
If you haven't been able to visit the museum recently, we are now open every Saturday, 8:30-4:30, thanks to a grant from Alabama Tourism Department.  The Research Room is only open on the second Saturday of each month (8:30-4:30).

 

Each second Saturday, a free hands-on activity is available for children from 9:00-11:00.  Join us on October 8 to create an Indian bead necklace.  Check out upcoming Museum in the Mornings activities.

 

Join the Social Studies Council of Alabama and Come to the Annual Conference! 

 

Be a part of a professional organization that will address your needs as a social studies teacher! Dues are only $15.00 per year.  Visit www.alsocialstudies.org for membership information. 

  

The annual conference will be held on October 17, in Birmingham.  Registration and conference information are available on the web site:  http://alsocialstudies.org/conference.

 

Register Now for the Alabama Stock Market Game

 

It is time to register your teams for the Stock Market Game (SMG) Fall Session!  To register go to www.stockmarketgame.orgThe Fall Session starts MONDAY, September 26 and ends Friday, December 2.

 

 About Us

 We tell the story of the people of Alabama by preserving records and artifacts of historical value and promoting a better understanding of Alabama history.

 

Alabama Department of Archives and History
624 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-0100
334-242-4435