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Summer Programs 2008

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NEH Landmarks in History Workshops

A Revolution in Government: Philadelphia, American Independence and the Constitution, 1765-1791

Session One: July 7 — July 11, 2008
Session Two: July 21 — July 25, 2008

Location: National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA
Stipend: $500 + Travel Expenses up to $300

Experience American history in the heart of Philadelphia! This workshop explores the American Revolution and the creation of the U.S. Constitution through the use of the Center’s innovative museum exhibits, lectures by leading scholars, interactive discussion and visits to numerous historic landmarks. Teachers Grades K-12

Application Deadline: March 17, 2008

Complete Program and Application Information

What You'll Need To Apply:

• Read the Dear Colleague Letter (PDF)
• Complete the NEH Online Coversheet
• Three hard copies of your resume
• 1 page, double-spaced essay
• 1 letter of recommendation from an administrator or department head

Submit the above materials to:
Teacher Institute
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106 

Annenberg Summer Teacher Institute

Changing the Constitution: Politics and Law in American Constitutional Development
July 28 - August 1, 2008

Choose one of the following locations:
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA 
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Los Angeles, CA
Stipend: $1000 + Travel Expenses up to $300

Explore political thought and constitutional change with leading experts in the field! Join fellow educators from across the country and leading scholars to discuss the processes of Constitutional change. This workshop is being offered simultaneously on both the East and West Coasts, and will take advantage of each institution’s unique collections and exhibits. Teachers Grades 7-12

Teaching the Presidential Election
June 26 - 30, 2008

Location: National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA
Stipend: $1,000 + Travel Expenses up to $300

In 2008, teachers have an extraordinary opportunity to engage students in civic learning that only comes once every four years: the Presidential Election. This summer, study every stop on the road to the White House and develop curriculum that will give your students, and every student that visits our new national exhibit, a truly unique and fascinating experience! Join the Constitution Center staff and visiting scholars as we work together to develop a revolutionary national curriculum for the teaching of the presidential election.

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Application deadline for all workshops: March 17, 2008

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