Angel Island Immigration Station: A US History Inquiry
This workshop explores themes of exclusion and membership, featuring our new Angel Island Immigration Station inquiry. This event will be held in-person.
November 06, 2025 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm CST
Chicago, IL
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About this event:
Multi-Session
Our multi-session professional learning series are designed for in-depth exploration of themes and topics that help educators strengthen their skills and competencies. Session information is included in the event details.
Instructor-Led
This professional learning event will be led by Facing History staff. When you register, you will receive instructions for how to attend the event.
This event qualifies for ISBE (Illinois).
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In this workshop you will:
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Apply Facing History’s unique methodology in order to explore history and literature through themes of identity, choices, justice, and civic participation
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Learn a range of teaching strategies for helping students process emotionally powerful histories
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Learn a new way of structuring curriculum to help students connect history to their own lives
This interactive workshop will engage participants in learning about Angel Island Immigration Station to help them think critically about the concept of borders—not simply geographic borders, but the social, economic, and political boundaries erected throughout US history to separate “in” groups from “out” groups."The C3-style inquiry on Angel Island is part of Facing History's larger US History Curriculum Collection.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Application deadline: Friday October 31, 2025
Location and Address: Erikson Institute
451 N La Salle Chicago, IL 60654
Certificate of Completion
Illinois licensed educators are eligible for up to 6 professional development hours (CPDU’s) for full participation in this workshop.
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