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Where Do Human Rights Begin
Mon, 08/23/2010 - 14:06 — MHTC StaffWhere Do Human Rights Begin?
September 15, 2010, 4:15-7:30 p.m., Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Hyde Park
What are human rights? What did Eleanor Roosevelt say about human rights? Who has the right to human rights? Where do you fit in the picture? How did Eleanor Roosevelt make a difference? What is your passion? How can you make a difference?This teachers' workshop will analyze these questions through individual participation in a round robin activity on consumerism, giving each person an opportunity to make a personal connection. Eleanor Roosevelt’s legacy will be showcased through her writings, her address on human rights to the United Nations, viewing the “Close To Home” film, and a tour of Mrs. Roosevelt's home at Val-Kill. In small groups, we will discuss historical and current social, economic, and environmental justice issues through examining selected entries from Mrs. Roosevelt's "My Day" column, articles from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and viewing a DVD on human rights. Participants will be challenged to bring their own viewpoints into the discussion and will be encouraged to share ideas in ways to engage students in this sensitive, yet important subject matter using Eleanor Roosevelt as a role model. Registration Deadline: 9/12/10.
Basic Growing Up Wild Workshop
Mon, 08/23/2010 - 09:18 — MHTC StaffBasic Project Wild Workshop
September 16, 2010, 4-7 p.m., Cluett-Shantz Memorial Town Park, Malrboro
Project WILD is an international environmental education program available only by attending a workshop. These workshops are fun, action-packed sessions providing participants with 124 activities for grades K through 12. Activities are in lesson plan format designed to help teach language arts, math, social studies, science, art, music, and physical education while focusing on wildlife. Activities are correlated to the New York State Learning Standards for all subject areas. Participants will be prepared to use these materials with their students the next day. The activity manual is cross-referenced by grade, subject, topic, skill, activity length and has early childhood extensions. A variety of teaching methods are used including role-playing, discussion, independent exploration and cooperative learning. Have fun acting like a deer while learning graphing and the importance of habitat or be challenged to work in a group to grapple with ethical dilemmas or come up with a community plan that benefits both people and wildlife. In the Basic WILD workshop participants receive a 526 page activity guide and other materials. Project WILD activities are effective for teaching problem-solving and decision-making skills and are correlated to the NYS learning standards. This free workshop runs for 3 hours. Administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and funded by Return a Gift to Wildlife contributions. Dress comfortably for both outdoor and indoor activities. Registration Deadline: 9/12/10.
NYSTC Enter Partnership with WNET/PBS/VITAL NY
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 15:43 — MHTC StaffNew York State Teacher Centers Enter Partnership
with WNET/PBS/VITAL/NY
Through the efforts of the Statewide Teacher Center Technology Committee, MHTC is pleased to announce the availability of the exciting “VITAL NY” program”. In partnership with Channel 13/WNET, NY Teacher Centers will be working on training models to insure the most effective use of this free, standards aligned video system. VITAL NY has a collection of over 2,000 resources for teachers and students. PBS will be working with us to create a training model in both traditional face to face formats as well as on-line formats. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting and valuable program, but please feel free to start utilizing the service and to place the link to the resource on your website.
New Home for MHTC
Fri, 09/12/2008 - 15:45 — MHTC StaffAs a result of the renovation of the Old Main Building at SUNY, MHTC will be temporarily housed at 62 Plattekill Avenue across from the parking lot at the corner of RT. 32 and Plattekill Avenue. Our mailing address will remain the same as it was. We hope you will stop by and say hello.
