September 17, 2014     9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Registration Fee:  $45     Registration Deadline:  September 10, 2014

Find yourself caught in the daily struggles of growing up in the 1950’s as you explore the novel Hitch, written by Jeanette Ingold. Using this adolescent historical fiction, participants will explore the use of a novel as the focal point in delivering an interdisciplinary unit; a unit designed to promote literature and science as well as life skills, cultural awareness and what it takes to be a leader. This exploration in interdisciplinary studies is based on 6th grade curriculum; however, the curriculum is adaptable for upper elementary level students.  A copy of Hitch will be provided to all participants.  Presenters will be Dr. Karen Sumner, Secondary Curriculum/PD Coordinator, ksumner@wresa.org, 828.418.0011, ext. 26, and Dr. Teresa Cowan, The Science House, thcowan@ncsu.edu, 828.418.0011, ext. 17.  Contact hours:  5