STEAM Teacher Workshop: 18th Century Medicine

Integrate History & Steam Concepts

Examine early American medicine through the use of primary sources (including places!), reproduction objects, and character interpretations of George Washington's personal physician, Dr. James Craik. In addition to better understanding medical practices, procedures, and health management for the Washington family, you will also investigate what medical care for and within the enslaved community looked like.  

During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to explore Mount Vernon's digital resources and discuss how to apply the STEAM-work behind medicine in the 18th century within the classroom.  Gain confidence in integrating history and STEAM concepts in an interdisciplinary context to support student learning while building a network of local peers. Attend with a teaching partner or collaborative team to design learning experiences to take back to your classroom, department, grade level, and/or school.

Registration Details

• Teachers must be planning to teacher in a K-12 formal school setting in the greater Washington, D.C. area for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. 
• Priority will be given to teachers and/or coordinators working in Title 1 schools.
• We highly recommend attending with a teaching partner or collaborative team.
• Each workshop is limited to 30 teachers.
• A waitlist will be made available after registration meets full capacity.

Questions? Please contact gwti@mountvernon.org.