Using Inquiry-based Units and Media Literacy to Support Effective Instruction
Join Facing History & Ourselves as we highlight our new resources to support high quality, inquiry-based social studies instruction for US History and World Studies. This event will occur in-person.
October 22, 2025 | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT
Chicago, IL
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About this event:
Single Session
Our single professional learning sessions are designed to easily fit into your day. Typically one hour or less, these sessions explore timely and relevant topics including teaching strategies, current events, and more.
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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Explore new Facing History C3-style inquiries from our “Democracy and Freedom” collection created for US History
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Explore newly revised Facing History lessons to teach the Armenian Genocide
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Consider the connections between media literacy skills and the strength of democracies
Come take part in a unique learning day for Network 14 educators. Together we will explore Facing History’s new resources to support high quality, inquiry-based social studies instruction for US History and World Studies. We will also highlight the newly released Media Literacy for Critical Thinking and Democracy unit.
This workshop is intended for Chicago Public School World Studies and US History educators in Network 14. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
This event will occur in-person at the Erikson Institute.
Address: 451 N. La Salle Chicago, IL 60654
Certificate of Completion
Illinois licensed educators are eligible for up to 5 professional development hours (CPDU’s) for full participation in this workshop.
