Reacting to the Past Workshop: An Interdisciplinary Classroom Simulation

Activity Type: 
Teacher Training--Area Studies
Presenter: 
Dr. David Henderson and Dr. Susan Henderson with Reacting to the Past
Date: 
Saturday, May 21, 2016 - 09:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Kathy Ayers
Contact Phone: 
412-624-3503
Contact Email: 
kma69@pitt.edu
Event Web Site: 
http://tinyurl.com/RTTPworkshop
Cost: 
Free

Participate in a classroom simulation that relives negotiations on air pollution and acid rain among European nations between 1979-1989.

The international simulation "Acid Rain in the European Environment" incorporates social studies, chemistry, and English content. Students engage in analyzing primary source documents as well as scientific data and graphs.

As a participant in this workshop, you'll learn about the science behind acid rain while understanding the historical context of the negotiations to take back to your classroom. Social studies, science, math and language arts teachers are strongly encouraged to register!

Workshop details:
-Breakfast and lunch will be served
-Parking will be provided
-Teachers will earn Act 48 hours
-Participants will be free classroom resources and materials

Please visit http://tinyurl.com/RTTPworkshop to register now!

UCIS Unit: 
European Studies Center
European Union Center of Excellence
Global Studies Center
Non-University Sponsors: 
Reacting to the Past - Barnard College
World Regions: 
Europe
European Union
Downloads: 
PDF icon RTTP Workshop Flyer_2016.pdf