Self Directed Study
Content Area: Colonial
Teaching Activities and Strategies:living history, primary source evidence, demonstrations of colonial life, and historical narratives of real people and places during a significant event in American history
Self-Directed Study:Using the park's website, www.nps.gov/mima, individual teachers or small groups of teachers will select a series of guided park tours and events to attend within a specific period of time, usually in summer, between the end of June and Labor Day, for a total of at least 8 – 10 hours.
Written Assignment:Each individual will then submit a written list of the events s/he attended, the date and number of hours, and an essay describing: 1) what s/he learned that was new and thought-provoking and 2) how s/he will use this new experience, knowledge, or perspective with students in the classroom. Assignments may be sent by mail or e-mail, in typewritten form using Microsoft Word, to Jim Hollister, Education Coordinator,
Choose from our schedule of educational events, talks, tours, activities, and programs to create an immersive experience in colonial and American Revolutionary history to enhance the curriculum you teach.Combine participation in any 2 or 3 of the events with 1 or 2 of the talks and tours offered routinely in the park by professional staff to total a minimum of 8-10 hours of participation.