Teacher Workshop

Teacher Workshops 2024

Overview & Goals

Teacher Workshops here at the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center are aimed at introducing both elementary and secondary-level educators to the Medal of Honor, the six character values associated with the Medal, and the BIG stories of Medal of Honor and Space Medal of Honor Recipients. Focus is placed on the human experience during our workshops; war is simply the context in which many of these individuals served throughout our nation’s history.

Educational Approach

Chattanooga’s rich historical narrative includes the compelling story of Andrews’ Raiders and their mission during the Civil War which led to the city’s national recognition as the “Birthplace of the Medal of Honor.” The Medal of Honor is our nation’s highest military honor for valor, and through the powerful stories of these ordinary people who accomplished extraordinary things, history is brought to life along the Heritage Center’s gallery timeline.

Offering a Place-Based Educational (PBE) approach to learning, the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center leverages our local history, geography, cultures, and experiences to engage students in the learning process outside the traditional classroom.

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Elementary Level | The Making of a Hero

8:30am

3:30pm EST

This workshop will coincide with our Beyond the Pages Program which is aimed at both supporting literacy development and making the history of the Medal...

This workshop will coincide with our Beyond the Pages Program which is aimed at both supporting literacy development and making the history of the Medal of Honor, the stories of MOH Recipients, and the six character values (courage, sacrifice, patriotism, commitment, integrity, and citizenship) associated with the Medal more accessible to little ones. You’ll learn about the heroic deeds and noble character of those who have received our nation’s highest military award for valor—the Medal of Honor— along our gallery timeline. Our 2024 Teacher Fellows have crafted a FREE classroom resource bundle to compliment our children’s book—The Making of a Hero—and you’ll participate in several of the accompanying activities.

Secondary Level | Civil War — Vietnam War

8:30am

3:30pm EST

This workshop will include a gallery tour and highlight FREE lesson activities covering multiple middle and high school state standards and crafted by our 2024...

This workshop will include a gallery tour and highlight FREE lesson activities covering multiple middle and high school state standards and crafted by our 2024 Teacher Fellows. Our Teacher Fellows will facilitate multiple sessions centered on the Civil through the Vietnam War. These sessions will uniquely weave in the stories of Medal of Honor Recipients and the character values associated with the Medal—courage, commitment, sacrifice, integrity, patriotism, and citizenship.

Elementary Level | 4th - 5th Grade Content

8:30am

3:30pm EST

This workshop will include a gallery tour and highlight FREE lesson activities rooted in 4th and 5th grade state standards and crafted by our 2024...

This workshop will include a gallery tour and highlight FREE lesson activities rooted in 4th and 5th grade state standards and crafted by our 2024 Teacher Fellows. Our Teacher Fellows will facilitate multiple sessions centered on the following topics: Trail of Tears, Civil War, The Progressive Era, WWI, WWII, and the Cold War. These sessions will uniquely weave in the stories of Medal of Honor Recipients and the character values associated with the Medal—courage, commitment, sacrifice, integrity, patriotism, and citizenship.

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Plan a field trip for your class to visit our Heritage Center and learn about the history and six characteristics of the Medal of Honor.

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"This was an amazing experience! Thank you for allowing us to come to learn more about this center and our local MOH history." - Educator Participant

"This is the third time I have visited this facility. This is the first time as a PD, but each time there is something new and useable! Students LOVE the experience here, and so do I!!!!! Great job on all that you all do!" - Educator Participant

"I had such a great time at today’s workshop! Thank you so much for this opportunity!" - Educator Participant

"This workshop was so applicable to teachers and greatly deepened content knowledge. Keep up the good work!" - Educator Participant

"Fast-moving, tons of learning opportunities, and a great museum including hands-on topics! Oh, and good food! Thanks." - Educator Participant

"An amazing day! From the breakfast, to the museum, to the lesson plans, to lunch, to the staff, all was amazing. One of the best professional developments I have ever been to. The presenters were on point, and the historian was so very knowledgeable. Proud to have this museum in Chattanooga." - Educator Participant