ABMC Launches its 3rd Major Education Program:WWII in the Mediterranean
Applications are now being accepted for the 2015-2016 Understanding Sacrifice: World War II in the Mediterranean Teacher Institute program. Created in partnership with National History Day (NHD) and The Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University, teachers from all disciplines who teach middle and high school are welcome to apply. The application period closes on September 4, 2015.
Participating teachers will engage in a year-long study through webinars, readings, and discussion groups. They will research an individual service member buried in one of the ABMC cemeteries and create an interdisciplinary lesson inspired by topics drawn from ABMC resources and materials. In July 2016, teachers will follow the path of the U.S. armed forces in Italy and Southern France through a two-week field study. The resulting research and lesson plans will be made available at abmceducation.org.
Learn more about the project or apply online.
This is the third education program sponsored by ABMC.
- In spring 2015 ABMC launched its first education program, which focused on World War I.
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In late 2015 ABMC will release its second education program with a focus on World War II in northern Europe.
- Follow along on the progress of this program by visiting abmceducation.org.
About ABMC
Established in 1923 by Congress, ABMC is a U.S. government agency charged with commemorating the service, achievements and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces where they have served overseas since 1917. ABMC administers our nation’s commemorative cemeteries and federal memorials overseas. For more information visit www.abmc.gov, or connect with us on Facebook, Youtube or Instagram.