Henry George School          of San Francisco

The Henry George School of Social Science

invites educators to two social studies and language arts professional development workshops

 19^th century California land rights

-teaching California history from a land rights perspective using highly interactive student built board games.

 This workshop equips you to guide students in creating an over-sized board game introducing students to fundamental economic concepts and  19^th century California history (with  ready transferability to any social studies topic).

 4^th-12^th grade

 Saturday, July 14, 9-12 noon                      $50 stipend upon completion

 Kate Kennedy,

California’s premier 19^th century equal rights advocate

-teaching equal rights  history through three 45 minute lessons focusing on the professional educator’s life of Kate Kennedy (secured precedent for equal pay for women in 1873; first California woman to join the Knights of Labor; first woman  to run for state-wide public office; secured civil service tenure in 1890).

 This workshop equips you to introduce women’s equal rights history to students through the life of Kate Kennedy (1827-1890).

 4^th-12^th grade

 Saturday, July 21, 9-12 noon                    $50 stipend upon completion

Contact David Giesen, Professional Development Coordinator

info@HenryGeorgeSanFrancisco.org

415-948-4265