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=THE TERRA FOUNDATION = =AMERICAN SOURCES PROGRAM =

=Teachers Using Artworks as Primary Sources =

2018–2019 Professional Development Course
**American Sources** is a professional development opportunity for middle and high school teachers of social studies, American studies, and English language arts.

This yearlong course uses works of American art as primary sources to address critical skills in analytical thinking, inquiry, and visual literacy. Participating educators increase their familiarity with American art history while working closely with museum educators and local scholars to discover techniques for engaging students in close reading and comparison of different types of sources—not only primary and secondary, but also visual, textual, and graphic.

**Program Components**

 * A five-day summer course (July 23–27) at the Art Institute for teachers to explore content, teaching strategies, and curriculum projects that include works of art as primary sources
 * A full-day session during the fall that includes a visit to other museums
 * A culminating reflection session on a Saturday morning in December
 * Teacher stipends for participation
 * Funding for buses to bring students to the Art Institute to see and engage with works of American art during the 2018–19 school year


 * EXTENDED DEADLINE:** Applications will close **Sunday, May 20, 2018**

Apply Now Questions? Contact the School Programs teams at teacherworkshops@artic.edu (312) 443-9092 .

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