Living History: Fort Ticonderoga (http://www.fort-ticonderoga.org/)
Date:
Sunday 20 July 2008 5PM until Friday 25 July 2008 at 2PM
Location: Fort Ticonderoga, New York
Instructors: Living History Foundation Instructors

Credit: 3 graduate credits through the College of New Rochelle or In-service credit (based on district policy- 45+ contact hours
Fees: Graduate Fee: $780 to the College of New Rochelle, $150 to the Teacher Center. In-service Fee: $75 to the Teacher Center
Course Size: Registration is limited to 22.

Target Audience: Teachers and Administrators.This cross-curricular approach is applicable for both elementary and secondary level teachers and administrators. A variety of disciplines will be utilized: History, English, music, language arts, technology, special education, library science, and home & careers.The Learning Standards and Regents Action Plan are designed into these "hands on" courses.

Join a group of teachers at Fort Ticonderoga this summer with room, board and site expenses paid for by the Living History Education Foundation. Using a wealth of materials and techniques, participants will immerse themselves in the history of New York and the United States during the French and Indian and Revolutionary War periods. It includes an 18th century encampment in period dress plus a canoe or bateau experience (paid by LHEF). Teachers will utilize a cross curriculum approach with living history experiences, based on NYS standards. Participants pay only the three credit graduate or in-service fee, all other expenses are funded by the Living History Education Foundation.

This is the 12th time this course is being offered and is considered a "must" for all teachers involved in Living history.

For more information, call Joe Ryan at the LHEF at 914.739.0136 or email Joe Ryan or Barbara Neff at livinghistory@optonline.net

This course is sponsored by:
Hudson River Teacher Center 914.248.2345