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Excellence in Teaching History Award

Sponsored by Pearson Prentice Hall

Purpose: The purpose of this award, sponsored by Pearson Prentice Hall, is to recognize and celebrate a Florida teacher of history who encourages an appreciation and respect for history, involves students in the historical process, and evidences mastery of the subject matter.

Eligibility: The applicant must currently be teaching history in a Florida elementary, middle, or high school. The winner must be available to attend both the annual conference and awards dinner.

Applicants are requested to submit a portfolio, which includes the following:

A brief resume, including any recognitions, awards, and/or grants received.
A one-page statement of philosophy that articulates why history is a meaningful, relevant, subject for students.
Two lesson plans or projects which, taken together, reflect best teaching practices and the ability to inspire students to a love of history.
Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a supervisor, and the other from a peer teacher.
The attached application form, completed and placed as the first page of the portfolio, due no later than May 1, 2008.

Award: $500 Cash prize, free annual conference registration, and publication of lesson plan in Trends and Issues. Please note: the winner is expected to attend the conference and the awards dinner to receive the cash prize.