Free teacher workshop at Fort Vancouver will include using artifacts--registration deadline is May 22

Monday August 3, 2009

8:00 – 4:30

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Vancouver National Historic Reserve

The Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is one of the premier historical archaeological sites in the Pacific Northwest. Over 60 years of excavations have resulted in an exceptional museum collection of two million objects. Join National Park Service historians, curators, and archaeologists from the Northwest Cultural Resource Institute to study artifacts from the fort’s Village – once one of the largest multicultural communities in the West – and develop curriculum based on this unparalleled resource.

The day’s presentations and activities will guide you through:

Uncovering Village History

Understanding Archaeological Methods

Utilizing the Collection

Creating Curriculum Tied to Washington State CBAs

This program is free to classroom teachers. In addition to an outstanding day of scholarship and collaboration, registered teachers will receive:



Ø Priority placement on the 2009-2010 Fort Vancouver field study calendar

Ø A contribution toward bus rental for that trip

Ø Breakfast and lunch

Ø Professional development Clock Hours

Ø Handout materials

Ø The pride of designing curriculum to be used by teachers in our region and beyond!

Registration is extremely limited. To take advantage of this remarkable opportunity, complete the attached application and submit it by May 22. Please direct any questions about the program to Matt Karlsen (360 750 7505; matt.karlsen@esd112.org.)

Teaching The Village With Artifacts

Monday, August 3, 2009 • 8:00 – 4:30 • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Thank you for your interest in this very special program. Because our space is extremely limited, please take a moment to answer the following questions.

We’ll consider the answers to select a pool of teachers likely to work well together. Confirmation letters will be sent May 29.

Name: _________________________ □ Elementary School □ Middle School □ High School

School: ______________ District: ______________ Assignment/Grade:__________________

Home email: _________________________ Home phone: _____________________

Why would you like to participate in this program?

What is your experience (if any) teaching Pacific Northwest History?

What is your experience (if any) using artifacts and other primary sources in your classroom?

What is your experience (if any) working with Washington State’s Classroom Based Assessments?

What is your experience (if any) developing curriculum to be used by other teachers?

What is your familiarity with the story of Fort Vancouver and the Village?

What questions are you hoping this program will answer?


Please submit this application – and any questions or concerns – to Matt Karlsen by May 22, 2009

matt.karlsen@esd112.org – tel 360 750 7505 – fax 360 750 9142 – 2500 NE 65th Ave • Vancouver • 98661