American History Teachers' Collaborative
Focus Workshop

The History of American Sports and Games

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Saturday, April 14, 2012

 

Agenda

 

8:00 - 8:30 Welcome and introductions
8:30 - 9:30 Keynote by Robert Lipsyte, "Follow the Ball: Sports as History on Steroids!"
9:30 - 10:00
Break & book signing
10:00 – 10:45

Breakout session #1 - Choose from one of the following:

OR

  • Time to explore the history of America's favorite games
10:45 - 10:55 Break
10:55 - 11:40 Breakout session #2 - Switch groups
11:40 - 12:40 Lunch, & time in the computer lab to explore web resources
12:40 - 2:10

Keynote by Dr. David Wiggins, "Race, Ethnicity, and the American Sporting Experience"
2:10 - 2:25 Break
2:25 - 3:10

Breakout session #3 - Choose from one of the following:

  • Discussion session with Dr. Wiggins
  • Documentory clip from, Running Brave

OR

  • Time to explore web resources
3:10 - 3:20 Break
3:20 - 4:05 Breakout session #4 - Switch groups
4:05 - 4:15 Closing remarks and evaluations

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