Teaching History Through The Sources: Robert L. Owen and How Oklahoma Helped Create the Federal Reserve Bank

What: A full day workshop over teaching history through primary sources with a focus on former Oklahoma Senator – Robert L. Owen.

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Where: Kiamichi Technology Center – McAlester Campus, Seminar Center

Who: Led by Todd Gragg and Co-Presented by Through the Sources and The Oklahoma City Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

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Lunch will be provided and participants will receive 5 hours of Professional Development Credit

Agenda for the day:

  • 8:00-8:30 – Registration
  • 8:30-9:15 – The Historical Inquiry Method and the 6 C’s of History
  • 9:15-9:30 – Break
  • 9:30-10:15 – Active Pedagogy in the SS Classroom
  • 10:15-10:30 – Break
  • 10:30-11:15 – The Story of Robert L. Owen
  • 11:15-11:30 – Federal Reserve Resources Overview
  • 11:30-12:30 – Lunch
  • 12:30-1:15 – Walkthrough an active lesson plan based on the Robert L. Owen primary sources.
  • 1:15:-1:30 – Break
  • 1:30-2:15 – Create Your Own Lesson Plan
  • 2:15-2:30 – Wrap up/Survey/Giveaway

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