Nevada Social Studies Programs
NOTE: This is NOT a complete list! If you are interested in social studies programs in Nevada, contact Angela Orr at aorr@washoeschool.net for more information
Holocaust Education: The Nevada Holocaust Education Task Force (HETF) offers opportunities for teachers to learn more about teaching about the Holocaust and contemporary genocides. In the fall, there is a 1 1/2 day workshop for teachers only. Then teachers who participate in that workshop are eligible to bring up to 4 students to listen to a Holocaust survivor in the Spring.
National History Day in Nevada: National History Day in Nevada (NVHD) is a program yearlong program wherein students meet social studies standards through indepth research on a historical topic of their choice (based on an annual theme determined by the national NHD organization). For more information and FREE curriculum materials, contact Sue Davis or Christine Hull at shdavis@washoeschools.net or chull@washoeschools.net
State Bar of Nevada Education Programs: For more information on any of these programs, contact Kathleen Dickinson at kathleend@nvbar.org or (702) 317-1408. NV Bar programs include: Mock Trial, Community Works, Law Day, Dialogue on Freedom, Project Citizen, We the People, Community Service Learning and Youth Act.
