Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty
April 17, 2010
Departs: 7:00am Returns:10:30pm from Pawtucket, Rhode Island
MOTOR COACH TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY CONWAY TOURS
$73.00 PER PERSON
TOUR INCLUDES:
TICKETS TO LIBERTY & ELLIS ISLANDS
Enjoy a day full of fun and adventure. Take a journey on the ferry over to Liberty Island where you can
witness a remarkable close-up of the Statue of Liberty. Visit the restaurant and gift shop that offers great
food and fantastic souvenirs. After observing the history of the statue, take the ferry to Ellis Island. The
gemstone and focal point of Ellis Island is the 100,000-square-foot Ellis Island Immigration Museum, housed
in the main building. The museum is devoted to the history of Ellis Island and the story of immigration to
America. Don’t forget to check out the American Immigrant Wall of Honor, which has more than 500,000
names of individuals and families.
DRIVER’S GRATUITY
DINNER ON OWN AT EN ROUTE HOME
For more information contact:
Carol Cohen at (781) 784-5197
Email: carolcohen@verizon.net Web: www.nowvoyagereducation.com
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Professional Development Workshops
ALL WORKSHOPS CAN BE BROUGHT TO YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING THE
SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER SESSION.
GEOGRAPHY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
CAROL COHEN - INSTRUCTOR
Workshop/Course Description: Students today need to be made more aware of the world. This workshop is
designed to explore how to integrate geography throughout the disciplines with ease. We will travel
“beyond the worksheet” to discover meaningful, creative, interactive ways to teach children about the
world and its many features.
Among topics to be covered:
o The science of Geography
o The Five Themes of Geography
o Using the Massachusetts History and Social Science Framework
o Geography across the curriculum: Literature Connection
o Maps as Primary Sources
o Differentiated Instruction: Creative lesson planning
Carol Cohen has many years experience working in the field of education. She is an adjunct faculty member
at Lesley University in the Graduate School of Education. She teaches Social Studies Methods and
Practicum Seminar. With her company Now Voyager Education, Carol travels to schools all over New
England presenting history and geography workshops to elementary and middle school students and
teachers. She holds three Massachusetts teaching certifications and is an approved Massachusetts
Professional Development Provider. Carol is a published historian having authored the Oregon Trail
Jackdaw for Golden Owl Publishing.
Contact information: 23 Pine Grove Avenue Sharon, Massachusetts
02067 Phone 781- 784-5197 carolcohen@verizon.net Visit our website at
www.nowvoyagereducation.com
Workshop/Course Details
Audience: Elementary and Middle School Teachers and Administrative
Curriculum Coordinators
Earn : 12 - 15 PDPs
Workshop/Course participants will:
• Develop a working knowledge of Massachusetts History and Social
Science Framework as it relates to practical use in the elementary school
classroom across grade levels.
• Investigate the five themes of geography and expanded geography skills.
• Understand the essential role geography plays in educating our youth.
• Examine popular geography theory specific to human –environment
interaction.
• Explore and analyze current geographic education theory.
• Recognize technology as an important tool in conducting geographic subject specific research.
• Understand the vital role that Primary Sources play in geographic studies.
• Begin building a comprehensive interdisciplinary, multi sensory curriculum unit specific to the five
themes of geography.
• Have a working knowledge of geography terminology.
BIOGRAPHY : A WINDOW INTO HISTORY
Carol Cohen - Instructor
Course Description: This workshop is designed to explore how the study of biography is both an entrance
into the study of history as well as a an engaging way to investigate every subject across the curriculum.
The study of people and their accomplishments, both large and small, is a wonderful way to capitalize on
our students’ natural curiosity. Tracing subjects and the materials they have produced helps students to
grasp not only the subject of history, but math, science, and the arts as well. We will travel “ beyond the
worksheet” to discover creative ways to teach students about
biography. 12-15 PDP'S
Among topics to be covered :
- The What if method of studying biography
- Looking at biography through literature
- Comparing biographies
- Primary sources and their role in studying about people
- First person narratives and their role in studying biography
- Building biography resources
About the Instructor: Carol Cohen, has many years experience working in the field of education. She is on
the faculty of Lesley University Graduate School of Education where she teaches Social Studies Methods.
With her company Now Voyager Educational Programs, she travels to schools all over New England
presenting history and geography workshops to elementary and middle school students.In addition, Carol is
a published historian having authored the Oregon Trail Jackdaw for Golden Owl Publishing in New York