1. Creating America
2010-2011
Mickey Ebert, NARA
Dr. Bruce Mactavish, Washburn
Joan Musbach, KCHE
Dr. Kerry Wynn, Washburn

2. philosophy:
what is the core business
of schools?

3. philosophy:
learning is not
our core business

4. philosophy:
learning is what happens
when we do our
business right

5. philosophy:
our business is
to create quality
learning experiences

6. philosophy:
constructive
problem-based
varied resources
collaborative

7. project goals:
improve
knowledge &
understanding
of US history

8. project goals:
improve
expertise of
content-specific
teaching strategies

9. project goals:
develop
ability to find & use
primary sources

10. my goal:
ensure
that you have what
you need

11. process:
creating America
1787-1850

12. process:
contesting America
1850-1877

13. process:
expanding America
1828-1900

14. expectations:
learn more
create & share
complete activities
attendance

15. today’s
Agenda
Early America
lunch
Constitutional Convention
paperwork