Adding to Your History Teaching Toolbox

What is in your toolbox?  All teachers have certain tools and methods used for instruction. 

As educators, we are looking for different ways to reach all types of learners in our classrooms.  This session's purpose is to enhance your social studies lessons by using historical thinking tools.  Teachers will be given an overview of integrating primary sources, using collaborative activities, practicing interactive mini-lessons, experiencing investigation activities, and looking at review techniques. 

Eric Kaesermann graduated in 2003 in the STEP program from Martin Lutheran College with a major in social studies.  In 2010-2012 he was a part of the Rich in American History cohort and travel study through St. Mary's University and South Central College.  In 2018 he received a Master of Arts in Teaching American History and Government from Ashland University.  He currently is a member of the National Council for History Education.  Over the past 20 years, he has served at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Arlington, MN teaching social studies in grades 2-8th.