This two-part cooperative workshop for educators blends gallery and classroom learning. In Part 1, facilitators model strategies for analyzing material and visual culture alongside structures for rich discussion. In Part 2, participants build on these skills to develop research questions from multiple perspectives. Participants will leave with at least one new thinking routine for analyzing material and visual culture, a new discussion structure, an understanding of closed versus open questions, and at least one summative or formative assessment method — practical tools ready to use with learners in any setting.

Where To Meet:

Meet between 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm in the National Museum of American History's Constitution Avenue lobby just after going through security. Session programming takes place from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm.