If you walked into the Facing History workshop, filled with History and Social Science Teachers from middle and high schools around the district, it would definitely NOT be quiet! Teachers were busy talking about how best to teach the Holocaust by reading primary source documents, examining photos, and making interactive posters. Facilitators from Facing History, Facing Ourselves shared texts and strategies for not only learning about the past, but for students to learn about themselves and their own identity. It was evident from the buzz in the room that these teachers were passionate about the topic and how best to teach it to their students. There is no doubt that the same buzz will fill many History Social Science classrooms in the weeks to come!
