Session One: Monday February 12, 2018
Tour of the TR Inaugural Site and 5 Social Issues of the Day Introduction
Experience TR's unusual 1901 inauguration like never before. With a combination of historically restored rooms and interactive exhibits, you'll feel as if you are part of the events of that fateful September, while gaining a new perspective on the issues Roosevelt faced during his presidency.
Orientation Room - Step into 1901. It's the dawn of a new century. Millions are traveling to Buffalo, NY, to join in the celebration of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. And you're in the midst of the excitement, taking in the sights and sounds of the Exposition.
Historic Rooms - Home to History. To fully imagine TR's inauguration, you must stand in the same rooms where the day's events unfolded, including the library, where Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office as the 26th President of the United States.
Issues Theater - A New Era for America. Hear what TR might have been thinking moments before becoming President. See the faces of those who would be part of his journey. And witness the story of a nation in transition.
5 Social Issues of the Day
The Second Floor - The Legend Continues. The second floor of the TR Site is a testament to TR's enduring legacy. Here, you'll find numerous activities that not only showcase his presidency, but demonstrate how his actions relate to what's happening in the world today. Compare issues that TR faced in the early 1900s to those of today. You just may be surprised at how similar the issues really are
Orientation Room - Step into 1901. It's the dawn of a new century. Millions are traveling to Buffalo, NY, to join in the celebration of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. And you're in the midst of the excitement, taking in the sights and sounds of the Exposition.
Historic Rooms - Home to History. To fully imagine TR's inauguration, you must stand in the same rooms where the day's events unfolded, including the library, where Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office as the 26th President of the United States.
Issues Theater - A New Era for America. Hear what TR might have been thinking moments before becoming President. See the faces of those who would be part of his journey. And witness the story of a nation in transition.
5 Social Issues of the Day
- Environmental Conservation
- Immigration and Urban Poverty
- Race and Social Inequalities
- Big Business and Labor
- Role of the U.S. in Global Affairs
The Second Floor - The Legend Continues. The second floor of the TR Site is a testament to TR's enduring legacy. Here, you'll find numerous activities that not only showcase his presidency, but demonstrate how his actions relate to what's happening in the world today. Compare issues that TR faced in the early 1900s to those of today. You just may be surprised at how similar the issues really are
Buffalo News Wilcox Mansion Article
Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Pedagogy
The Inquiry Design Model (IDM) is a distinctive approach to creating curriculum and instructional materials that honors teachers’ knowledge and expertise, avoids over-prescription, and focuses on the main elements of the instructional design process as envisioned in the Inquiry Arc of the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for State Social Studies Standards (2013).
IDM Examples:
http://www.c3teachers.org/inquiry-design-model/
Examples for Grades K-4 from EngageNY
Examples for Grades 5-8 from EngageNY
Examples for Grades 9-12 from EngageNY
Specific U.S. History Examples from EngageNY
NYS Frameworks Grade 4: Immigration
NYS Frameworks Grade 8: American Expansion
NYS Frameworks Grade 11: Immigration
Participants will work in groups (3-5 people) to create a C3 Frameworks/Inquiry Design Model Unit on one of the 5 Issues of the Day.
IDM Examples:
http://www.c3teachers.org/inquiry-design-model/
Examples for Grades K-4 from EngageNY
Examples for Grades 5-8 from EngageNY
Examples for Grades 9-12 from EngageNY
Specific U.S. History Examples from EngageNY
NYS Frameworks Grade 4: Immigration
NYS Frameworks Grade 8: American Expansion
NYS Frameworks Grade 11: Immigration
Participants will work in groups (3-5 people) to create a C3 Frameworks/Inquiry Design Model Unit on one of the 5 Issues of the Day.
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