HS Grades 9-12 Seminar Title: Digging Deeper: Using Primary Sources in Historical Research Date: Thursday, November 6, 2014 Time of Seminar: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (See transportation details below) Location LancasterHistory.org (230 North President Ave. Lancaster PA)

Lancaster County Historical Society & President James Buchanan’s Wheatland Deadline to Register: Friday, October 3, 2014 Description of Seminar: Welcome to the archives of LancasterHistory.org⎯home to over 1 million archival manuscripts. This inquiry-based workshop first lets you examine multiple primary sources on varied topics. We’ll discuss the process of historical research and look at what constitutes a credible source. Then small groups will delve into one topic more thoroughly, using select primary sources to make inferences, draw conclusions, and begin to develop hypotheses. Later in the day, each group will get a chance to present their findings to the larger group. All topics selected will tie into the National History’s Day 2015 theme of “Leadership & Legacy” and include options like abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens, President James Buchanan, first lady Harriet Lane, the Quakers and the Hubley Toy Company of Lancaster. We want you to leave with research knowledge and lots of ideas should you wish to compete in the 2015 competition. National History Day regional organizer, Wendy Toole, will be on hand to support those interested in learning more about or participating in this exciting competition. Students who have had NHD projects are welcome to share insight as well. This seminar is aligned with PA Academic Standards in the following categories: Career Education & Work; Civics & Government; English Language Arts; and History. Critical Thinking Skills to be developed through this seminar include: Decision Making; Higher Level Thinking: Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation; Interaction with others; and Self-Directed Learning. Presenters: Felice Ethun, Director of Education & Public Programs, Heather Tennies, Director of Archival Services, Katie Fitchner, Archives Assistant, Tim and Sue Mackey, Retired educators from SDoL and museum volunteers, and Wendy Toole, Regional Organizer for National History Day. LancasterHistory.org’s new Campus of History is home to 15th US President James Buchanan’s “Wheatland,” Lancaster County’s Historical Society, and the Tanger Arboretum. With tours of the Presidential mansion, changing exhibitions, a full research library & archives and the extensive arboretum grounds, the Campus offers hours of exploration for all ages. What to Bring:

• Bag lunch and drink • SEE permission slip/photo release form

TRANSPORTATION – For directions to this building, please refer to www.iu13.org. Lebanon Students: Bus will leave IU 13, One Cumberland St., at 7:50 AM and return around 3:10 PM Lancaster Students: Bus will leave IU 13, 1020 New Holland Avenue, at 8:40 AM and return at 2:20 PM.

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For more information about the Student Enrichment Experience (SEE) Program, contact Janice Estabrook 1020 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601 • Phone (717) 606-1732 • FAX (717) 606-1774 janice_estabrook@iu13.org

A Guide to the SEE Program

Welcome! Your school district has enrolled in the IU 13 Student Enrichment Experience (SEE) Program for gifted students. The following guidelines apply to all districts enrolled. Please do not attempt to register your son or daughter for a seminar directly through the IU. Contact your district’s appointed SEE contact teacher to sign up. REGISTRATION

• Enrollment in each seminar is limited depending on class size preferences of the presenter or room capacity. • Adherence to registration deadline is required. Early registration is encouraged. • Attendance is taken at all seminars, and schools are notified of those not accounted for. Therefore, it is important that

teachers notify the IU of any changes in enrollment before bus departure time. Kindly follow your school’s procedures for parent permission slips. IU 13 permission slips and photo releases are also requested. TRANSPORTATION Transportation to the IU 13 building in your county is at the discretion of your district. IU 13 provides transportation to seminars off-site. PLEASE BE PROMPT! The IU 13 bus cannot keep the group waiting more than five minutes for latecomers. CHAPERONES All SEE Seminars are supervised by the SEE Program Coordinator and IU 13 certified substitutes. Students are always fully supervised on the bus or on field trips off-site. LEAVING EARLY Students need permission in advance from a parent or teacher to leave a seminar before it closes. LUNCH For seminars that end at noon, lunch arrangements are “on your own.” Students may bring a bag lunch to eat on the way back to school. For seminars that extend into the afternoon, lunch arrangements are specified on flyers. WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Seminars are cancelled/postponed for snow/ice if more than two participating schools are delayed or cancelled. Outdoor seminars may specify a rain date. Check the website, www.iu13.org for cancellation information. Emails will also be sent to participating schools. Which SEE topics shall we choose?

• While students should not be forced into a SEE Seminar that holds no interest for them, parents and teachers are encouraged to apply some guidance in choosing topics. SEE Seminars are usually fun, yet they should not be regarded as a “day off from school.” The purpose of the SEE is to offer a learning experience that challenges the imagination, the problem solving skills, and the perspectives of 4th to 12th graders. The seminars are especially valuable as a safe place to dabble in new interests and explore various careers.

• Expect “enrichment” from the SEE Program. It cannot provide the depth of an advanced placement college course in a one day experience. However, a SEE seminar offers a great opportunity to explore special interests and extend the curriculum.

• In some cases a seminar does not allow for more than two students to attend per group. Since it is difficult for students to venture into a group of strangers, we do our best to plan activities to give them a chance to make new acquaintances.

• Many students comment that the opportunity to meet students from other schools is the “best thing about SEE Seminars.” • Some seminars are reruns from previous years. We discourage students from applying for the same seminars they have

attended before.

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin/ethnicity or handicap/disability

Dr. Brian Barnhart, Executive Director Gina Brillhart, Assistant Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer Pam McCartney, Director of Instructional Services Janice Estabrook, Gifted Education and Enrichment Coordinator

STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM

Please Complete and Return

HS Grades 9-12 Seminar Title:

Digging Deeper: Using Primary Sources in Historical Research

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2014 Time of Seminar: 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM (See flyer for transportation times) Location: LancasterHistory.org (230 North President Ave. Lancaster PA)

Lancaster County Historical Society & President James Buchanan’s Wheatland Deadline to Register: Friday, October 3, 2014

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You may register 2 students for definite placement and 3 students on a first come, first served basis. Students’ Names: 1.

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Please return the completed forms to Melissa Adams at melissa_adams@iu13.org by the registration deadline. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation right away, please contact Melissa to verify registration. If you prefer to fax the form, the number is (717) 606-1774. Please communicate any change in names or transportation arrangements promptly. *Please see next page for Transportation Details**

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STUDENT TRANSPORTATION FORM Please Complete and Return

Please review and complete each question, this will help give us the best information available when completing our transportation arrangements. How will the student(s) be transported to IU 13?

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FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIP

SEE Seminar Name: Digging Deeper: Using Primary Resources in Historical Research

Seminar Destination: Lancaster History (230 North President Ave. Lancaster, PA) Lancaster County Historical Society & President James Buchanan’s Wheatland

Seminar Date: Thursday, November 6, 2014

Seminar Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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has been invited to a Student Enrichment Experience coordinated by the Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13. If you permit your child to attend this seminar, please complete the following information and take note of any special directions included with this form pertaining to the specific field trip, since this will afford your student a safe and enjoyable learning experience. Also, Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 may take photos or video footage of participants attending an event for the purpose of publicizing future activities. These photos may appear in printed materials or electronic media. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please notify the facilitator or the photographer prior to or during the event. IU 13 will respect the privacy of individuals who do not want to be photographed. Parent/ Guardian Name (Print):

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