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Join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the DMV to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the 18th century.

Teachers who register must be currently educating D.C., MD, or VA students in a formal K-12 school environment.

Register

Registration Opens on Feb. 14

Program Date & Time

Cost

Free

Location

Historic Area
Fred W. Smith LIbrary

Integrate History & Steam Concepts

Learn from various experts from Mount Vernon’s Historic Trades and Historic Preservation teams through presentations on topics such as smithing, spinning, cooking, milling, distilling, and more!

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 currently working in K-12 formal school settings
  • 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 (see schedule below).
  • You and your partners may only sign up for ONE workshop in Spring 2022 (March 22 or May 26).
  • Each workshop is limited to 25 teachers.
  • A waitlist will be made available after registration meets full capacity.

Questions? Please contact gwti@mountvernon.org.

 

Sample Schedule

5:00-5:15 p.m. Opening
5:15 p.m-6:15 p.m. Onsite Experience
6:15-6:30 p.m. Break
6:30-6:45 p.m. Catch
6:45-7:45 p.m. Dinner (provided)
Work Time
7:45-8:00 p.m. Debrief

STEAM Workshop Schedule

Spring 2022

  • March 22 - Blacksmith Shop, Spinning Room, Kitchen
  • May 26 - Food ways

Fall 2022

  • September 22 - Gristmill & Distillery
  • November 15 - Horticulture or Livestock

Registration for fall programs begins in August.

Workshop made possible through the generous support of Battelle