Summer Institutes

Flow of History Summer Institutes include historian lectures, text-based discussions, hands-on activities, and guided practice with primary sources. All Institutes make connections from our local topics to the national story by weaving together lectures and readings about national context with local primary sources. Teachers have the opportunity earn 3 graduate credits at the summer institute by keeping journals and conducting a research project that links primary sources in their communities to the topics and questions explored in the institute. A work-in-progress session later in the summer helps teachers to refine their work and create effective lessons for their students.

2008 Summer Institute

June 26 - July 1, 2008

Registration is full

Immerse yourself in 18th-century Virginia as we identify and analyze significant seventeenth- and eighteenth-century economic, political, and social events that led to independence; explore how interactions among Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans shaped and defined the American character; and examine the challenges facing our Founding Fathers as they developed the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Throughout the week you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with noted historians, meet character interpreters, and take part in reenactments of eighteenth-century events.

Institute Schedule (PDF)

Bibliography:
http://www.history.org/History/teaching/TIParticipantGuide/Images/Recommended%20Reading.pdf Each teacher will receive a copy of The American Revolution by Gordon Wood. Please take some time with this book before the institute.

What to Pack:
You will want to dress comfortably throughout the week; the pace of the Institute involves 10- to 12-hour days, with two- and three-mile walks throughout the day being common. The summer weather in Virginia is usually 90+ degrees with high humidity and occasional afternoon thundershowers. The extremely hot and humid weather of a Virginia summer can take its toll on those who are unprepared. Cool and comfortable clothing is a must. Shorts and walking/athletic footwear are highly recommended. Laundry facilities are currently not available on site; please pack appropriately.

Hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Umbrella/rain gear
Refillable water bottle
Medications ***Please notify us in advance of special conditions or medical needs.***
Photo identification
Writing instrument (pen or pencil)

Camera (be prepared for many photo opportunities!)
Backpack/fanny pack
Calling card/cell phone
Note pad/clip board/notebook/folder
Journaling supplies
Colored pencils
Markers
Scissors
Glue

Copy of your state’s social studies standards for your grade level
An extra bag to bring home all your books and goodies

Participants may take the summer institute for graduate credit through UVM's Continuing Education Program. These are graduate credits in education. There is an additional fee for graduate credit. Some scholarship money is available upon request.

Credit Details:
Syllabus (PDF)
Work-in-Progress Instructions(PDF)
Course Assessment (DOC)

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