07.14.2009

__Preparation for Tuesday, July 14__
Review //A Brilliant Solution// (participants read book in advance of the seminar).

__Guiding Questions:__

 * How did specific indiviudual personalities shape the Convetions proceedings?
 * What role did Patrick Henry play during the Constitutional Convention?
 * How might you use what we have learned so far in your classroom?
 * Do you have a favorite lesson or instructional strategy for teaching students how to develop historical habits? If so, please share!



__SCHEDULE__ 8:00 a.m. Coffee 8:30-9:00 Review 9:00-10:30 Constitutional Convention, Carol Berkin 10:30-11:00 Break 11:00-12:00 Carol Berkin, on Patrick Henry 12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00-2:00 Roger Desrosiers, on Web Resources relating to the Constitution 2:00-2:15 Break 2:15-3:30 //Teaching Strategies for Historical Habits of Mind// - Teachers will meet with coordinators to discuss what we have learned so far, how it can be integrated into the classroom, and to share "best strategies" with peers.

__ // Preparation for Wednesday, July 15 //__ In //Book of Readings//: “First Report on the Public Credit”; Federalist Papers, nos. 12, 13, 30, 31. Review pp. 3-131 of Darren Staloff’s //Hamilton, Adams, Jefferson: The Politics of Enlightenment and the American Founding//.