Professional Development Courses
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History of the Mother Lode - SOC-900
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TRADITIONAL: Visiting Mariposa/Mother Lode area for 2 days allows time for teachers to complete on-site visitation requirements. ...
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History:Mother Lode (Virtual) - SOC-900V
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History of the Mother Lode (Virtual Field Study) is an entirely computer generated study course on CD. It is NOT a travel ...
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California Gold Rush - SOC-901
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The pre-tour study requirements may be completed at home. Two days in the Coloma-Grass Valley will allow time for the teacher to ...
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Calif Gold Rush (Virtual) - SOC-901V
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SOC 901V (Virtual CD - travel NOT required) is a CD study course. This course will help teachers become more familiar with ...
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Monterey: Historic Capital-CA - SOC-902
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This course is designed to help teachers become more knowledgeable about California's past and experience the excitement of ...
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Historic Los Angeles - SOC-903
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This course emphasizes the rich heritage of Los Angeles. This self-directed study tour of Los Angeles is designed to help ...
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Historic San Francisco - SOC-904
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This course emphasizes the role of San Francisco as a bridge to the past in the settlement of California and the Western ...
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Historic Sacramento: Thru Yrs - SOC-905
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The purpose of this course is to emphasize the rich heritage of Sacramento and its role as California's State Capital. The ...
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Ca Mission:1769-Secularization - SOC-906
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This course emphasizes California's Mission Period, that period of time from 1769 to the 1830's when secularization took place. ...
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Bodie & Other Ghost Towns - SOC-907
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This course is designed to give teachers an overview of the eastern Sierra mining camps with an emphasis on the ghost town of ...
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Yosemite Cultural History - SOC-908
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This course is designed to allow teachers the opportunity to learn about the contributions of the Southern Miwok, early pioneers, ...
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Death Valley Cultural History - SOC-909
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The cultural history of Death Valley National Park is explored through readings and reviewing audiovisual materials. In addition ...
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Historic Virginia City - SOC-910
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The course focuses on Virginia City, Nevada which holds a special place in the history of the West. "Queen of the Comstock," the ...
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Women of West: Frontier Life - SOC-911
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This course examines life and survival for women of the frontier. Native American women and others who joined them during the ...
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Women of West: Path Breaking - SOC-912
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This course highlights individual women who challenged stereotypes in their vocations and avocations, including education, arts, ...
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Lake Tahoe Stewardship - SOC-913
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The stewardship history of Lake Tahoe is explored through pertinent readings, viewings audiovisual materials and an on-site visit ...
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Historic Carson City - SOC-914
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This course will introduce the teacher to Carson City, Nevada, once the smallest but most important of state capitals; garden and ...
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Agriculture in California - SOC-915
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Participants will respond to questions in the Student Resource Book, design a unit plan using information contained in the course.
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Historic Mono Lake Region - SOC-916
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This course encompasses the early pioneers of the mono basin and the fragile ecosystem of Mono Lake and its environment.
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California: Reflecting America - SOC-917
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Become acquainted with Dr. J.S. Holliday and his study of past and present events which led him to conclude that California's ...
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Historic San Diego - SOC-918
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This course is designed to provide individuals with an overview of the cultural history of San Diego. Two days will allow time ...
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Western Migration: Oregon Trl - SOC-919
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Travel with Lewis and Clark and explore the Oregon Trail! Learn about the geography, the plants and animals, the people and ...
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Western Migration: Calif Trail - SOC-920
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Explore the California Trail with Lewis and Clark through a study of the western migration of 1841- 1859. Explore, compare and ...
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Lake Erie Islands - SOC-923
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Located along the north coast of Ohio in western Lake Erie, the isles of Lake Erie stand for all to explore. Their history dates ...
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American Indians: I-Overview - SOC-924
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Part One concentrates on understanding American Indians with reference to stereotypes, historic beginnings, similarities, ...
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American Indian II Ind Nation - SOC-925
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Part Two considers various Indian nations, examples of cultures which have survived over the years, where they find themselves ...
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Charleston, South Carolina - SOC-926
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Located on the peninsula between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, Charleston's destiny became that of the United States. A short ...
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American Heritage - SOC-927
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Located in southeastern Virginia, and connected by the Colonial Parkway, Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown offer the educator ...
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Outer Banks of No. Carolina - SOC-928
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Located on the Atlantic Coast of North Carolina, the Outer Banks of North Carolina are over 80 miles of barrier islands. Their ...
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The Great Smoky Mountains - SOC-929
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The Smoky Mountains, known as "Shaconage" or "Place of Blue Smoke" by the Cherokee, are part of the southern Appalachians. The ...
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Western North Carolina - SOC-930
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Western North Carolina boasts a natural beauty that is timeless. Thousands of acres of beauty are home to national forests, many ...
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Welcome to the Middle East - SOC-931
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This course is an introductory study of the Middle East from ancient times to the present, with a closer look at the history of ...
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Our National Parks - SOC-934
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This course is designed to introduce individuals to the history of our national parks and National Park Service. The political, ...
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On the Road With Mark Twain - SOC-935
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This course is designed to take the present day educator back in time with the legendary author, Mark Twain. The course text, On ...
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Lewis and Clark: Explorers - SOC-936
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Become an explorer under the direction of Lewis and Clark! Expand your history, geography, and science content knowledge through ...
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Ohio: Lake Erie to Columbus - SOC-937
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Located in the Midwest on the southern shores of Lake Erie, Ohio truly is "the heart of it all." The state is extraordinarily ...
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Ohio: Columbus to Ohio River - SOC-938
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Located in the Midwest on the southern shores of Lake Erie, Ohio truly is "the heart of it all." The state is extraordinarily ...
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Ancient Greece - SOC-939
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This course will explore the historical development and impact of ancient Greece, the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and ...
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Washington D.C. Capital Sites - SOC-940
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The names are heard every night on the news: the White House, the Pentagon, Capitol Hill. We watch programs with the Lincoln ...
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Yellowstone Cultural History - SOC-941
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This course is designed to introduce individuals to the cultural history of Yellowstone National Park. The cultural history is ...
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Niagara Falls:Forts/Features - SOC-942
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The falls of the Niagara River are not the highest nor the widest in the world. Yet for combined height, width and volume of ...
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Boston & American Revolution - SOC-943
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Boston became the center of much patriot activity that moved England's American colonies toward revolution and independence. The ...
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Social Studies Methods - SOC-944
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This course is designed to explore social studies in the study of culture, people, places and environments, individual ...
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Social Studies Methods-Online - SOC-944A
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Have you ever wondered about how your country, state, and county came to be? This online course will direct you to many sources ...
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Gettysburg - SOC-945
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Nestled between two ridges just north of the Mason-Dixon Line, Gettysburg, PA is located at the crossroads of four major highways ...
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China: A Cultural History - SOC-946
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This course is designed to introduce individuals to the cultural history of China. Students will learn about the country's ...
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Puritan New England - SOC-947
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Puritanism in colonial New England was a way of life that had a profound effect on the shaping of later American culture and ...
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Hawaii: The Pacific War-Front - SOC-948
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This travel course is designed to enhance and reinforce the teacher's knowledge about Hawaii's place in the history of World War ...
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History Curriculum on Web - SOC-949
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History/Social Science Curriculum on the Web will introduce middle and high school educators to history/social science curriculum ...
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Cultural History Grand Canyon - SOC-950
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This course provides a lively study of the Grand Canyon National Park and the surrounding area. Travel to the Park is not ...
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Understanding Other Cultures - SOC-951
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This course is designed to stimulate thinking about cultural differences and how we and our students can be enriched by them ...
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Map Skills Class - SOC-953
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This methods course is designed to explore how the study of Social Studies - Map Skills is to our lives. The teacher will learn ...
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Map Skills Gr 7+ (Online) - SOC-953A
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This online course is designed to give teachers hand-on experiences in using maps. Activities vary from making a map, designing a ...
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Agriculture:Past-Prsnt-Future - SOC-954
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This course is designed to help all classroom teachers increase their agricultural literacy and become more knowledgeable about ...
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America Goes Modern:The 1920s - SOC-955
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The 1920's were years of rapid and startling changes in the ways many Americans thought and lived their lives. Almost overnight, ...
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The Civil Rights Movement - SOC-956
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This course will provide an overview and details of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States during the 1950's and 1960's ...
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America's Founding Documents - SOC-957
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This course is designed for teachers interested in a deeper understanding of the earliest years of the new American nation with ...
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Abraham Lincoln & His Era - SOC-958
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Using standards-based learning outcomes, this course will expose students to the human side of Abraham Lincoln, and go beyond the ...
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Japan: A Cultural History - SOC-959
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This course is designed to introduce individuals to the cultural history of Japan. It provides students with insights about ...
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Slavery in America - SOC-960
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This course will trace the history and development of American slavery from early colonial times to the end of the Civil War. The ...
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Ancient Rome - SOC-961
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An understanding of the world of ancient Rome is important for understanding the modern Western World. So much of our government, ...
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India: A Cultural History - SOC-962
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This course is designed to introduce students to the cultural history of India. It provides students with insights about India's ...
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India: A Cultural History - SOC-962A
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This online course is designed to introduce students to the cultural history of India. It provides students with insights about ...
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A Nation of Immigrants - SOC-963
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This course explores the multi-ethnic heritage of the United States, providing valuable insights through the experiences of ...
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History of Mexico - SOC-964
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Discover the rich political, cultural, and social history of Mexico from ancient times to the present. Great pre-Columbian ...
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Multicultural Ed Perspectives - SOC-965
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Designed for classroom teachers, Multicultural Education: Personal Perspectives provides interviewees' definitions of ...
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Multicultural Americans - SOC-966
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Designed for classroom teachers, this course traces multicultural American groups and individuals from migration and immigration ...
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ScientificRevolution1500-1800 - SOC-967
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Explore the key discoveries, theories, personalities, and impact of the Scientific Revolution in Europe in the 16th through 18th ...
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The American Presidency - SOC-968
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This course will explore the development of the American Presidency from its Constitutional beginnings in 1787 through the ...
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The Great Depression - SOC-969
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Can the Great Depression happen again? This course will explore the causes, events, policies, personalities, and human tragedy ...
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