Historic Southern Indiana

Lincoln Institute for Teachers
A workshop for K-12 Teachers
Evansville, Indiana
July 8-9, 2004

Introduction

This will be the first in a series of annual programs focusing on Lincoln as the bicentennial of his birth approaches in 2009. Teachers from all grade levels and disciplines are invited to attend.

Matthew Pinsker, professor of history at Dickinson College and author of Lincoln's Sanctuary: Abraham Lincoln and the Soldier's Home will conduct the keynote address. This session will explore how people learn about Lincoln and will include discussion on his book. James Percoco, a master teacher from West Springfield High School in Springfield, Virginia will discuss ways he has incorporated Lincoln into his teaching and will also talk about a summer research project that has taken him around the country. Martha Beckort, media specialist with the Lanesville Community School Corporation will introduce teachers to online and print sources and curricular materials on Abraham Lincoln. Teachers will have the opportunity to discuss incorporating Lincoln into the teaching standards, teaching Lincoln in different disciplines, and the potential for interdisciplinary work.

Other institute activities include a tour of Lincoln-related sites including Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln State Park, and the Colonel William Jones House and a performance of Young Abe Lincoln outdoor musical drama.

Historic Southern Indiana is an outreach program of the University of Southern Indiana. Established in 1986, It seeks to identify, protect and preserve, enhance, and promote the historical, cultural, and natural resources of the 26 counties that constitute the historically distinctive southern third of Indiana.

Agenda

Link to Teacher Resources supplied by Martha Beckort, of Lanesville Community School Corporation:
http://www.lanesville.k12.in.us/lcsyellowpages/lincoln/lincoln.htm
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How Do We Know What We Know about Lincoln in Indiana?
by William Bartelt

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