Unearthing the History and Culture of ND
When: June 15-16, 2010
Where: Medora
How and why the Badlands are one of the most memorable spots in North America is explored in the Teacher Summer Institute. The North Dakota Teacher Education Coalition once again will bring a professional development opportunity to the western reaches of North Dakota as educators spend two wonderful days exploring the nature, history, and culture of the Badlands. The workshop will combine history and lore of the early people with the latest in technology, as teachers will document their knowledge for classroom use. The wonders of Theodore Roosevelt Park, above and below the ground, the tribal history and the history of the coming of the non-indigenous population will be a showcase for studies in art, geography, geology, wildlife management and land management. Remote access will bring the Knife River Indian villages to the participants. Monty Yellowbird and Keith Bear will share their heritage through drawings and song. Coalition members from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, Knife River Indian Villages National Park, North Dakota Forest Service, NDSU K-20 Technology, North Dakota Geographic Alliance, and the State Historical Society of North Dakota, along with professionals from Theodore Roosevelt National Park will share their expertise. The workshop begins at 8:30 a.m. at the DeMores School in Medora on Tuesday and ends at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Contact Marilyn Snyder at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)