Hands on History at Fort Griffin!
"Ready to bring Texas history to life for your students and strengthen your TEKS-aligned lessons? Join us this summer at Fort Griffin State Historic Site for an engaging one-day teacher workshop that will show you how to use this historic site as a valuable teaching resource for school field trips. The morning session will cover the rich history of Fort Griffin, including Texas’ role in westward expansion, frontier life, and cultural interactions. After enjoying a complimentary lunch, participants will tour the historic fort and meet the State Longhorn herd, gaining first-hand insights into the site’s natural and cultural history. This workshop equips you with TEKS-aligned content and practical strategies for using Fort Griffin to engage your students with the History of Texas.
Special instructions
Presenter(s)
Madison Galle
Accomodations
Please notify the ESC Contact listed below if you have a specific accommodation request.
ESC contact
Madison Galle
ESC contact email
mgalle@esc14.net
Location
Offsite
Room(s)
Date(s)
July 17, 2025
Time
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Registration deadline
July 16, 2025 9:30 AM
Cancellation deadline
You may cancel this registration anytime before the end of business on July 14, 2025.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Fees
[Please log in to determine fees]
CPE Credit
6.0
Subject(s)
ELA/Reading, Social Studies
Grade(s)
KG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Audience(s)
Any Interested Audience, Elementary Teachers, Secondary Teachers, Teachers
Objective(s)
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.