More summer opportunities

Conversations on Home Waters: Primary Sources, Literature, and the Story of Conservation and Place

Join John Maclean, author of Home Waters, and Master Teachers on June 24, 2022, at the Missoula Public Library, from 10:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. to learn how educators have used Maclean's novel in their classrooms and find new models for using primary sources. 

Participants will receive a certificate from the Library of Congress for attendance hours, a copy of the book Home Waters, and lunch. 5 OPI renewal units are pending. Registration is required but the event is free. Register here.  

Learn about the Montana Constitution

Government teachers especially may be interested in “We The People”: The Making of a Constitution, held June 15-16, at the Montana State Capitol, in Helena. 

Join the constitutional convention delegates, their descendants, legal scholars, political luminaries, historians, ConCon staffers, policy experts, and others for an exploration and celebration of Montana’s constitution on the fiftieth anniversary of the constitutional convention. 

The morning of June 15 is primarily ceremonial, but the afternoon includes panel discussions on how the constitution came to be and citizens' right to know and participate. June 16 features a full day of panel discussions: The Basic Rule of Law: The Backbone of a Constitution; Natural Resources, Water, and the Right to a Clean and Healthful Environment; Native American Perspectives on the Montana Constitution; Montana’s Unique and Comprehensive Declaration of Rights; Revenue and Taxation; Education and Public Lands; and Hope and Vision for Future Generations under the Montana Constitution. Find the full agenda here. 

Attendance is free (except for optional box lunches) but registration is encouraged. Register here. Educators can earn up to 15 OPI Renewal Units (3 units for the morning session (until 1:00 p.m.) on June 15 and 4 units for the morning session on June 16 and the afternoon sessions both days.) 

Learn from Home

You can also learn about the ConCon from the comfort of your own home by streaming the Montana Constitution at 50 Speaker Series. (Take the quizzes to earn renewal units.) 

 And on May 23, 5:30 p.m. the University of Montana is presenting "We the People: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Montana's Constitutional Convention" with Constitutional Delegate Mae Nan Ellingson and constitutional scholar Anthony Johnstone from the University of Montana Blewett School of Law. The conversation is moderated by Dr. Robert Saldin, Mansfield Center Director of Ethics and Public Affairs. To my knowledge, renewal units are not being offered for this, but it promises to be a fascinating Zoom presentation. Click here to join. 

Don't Forget

MHS is sponsoring an educator workshop August 17: "Making It Real," with master educator Jim Schulz. Learn more here.  

Share your best lesson plan/favorite resource by completing our end-of-the-year survey. There are still prizes available.