Texas Panhandle Educator Workshop: The Shot Heard ‘Round the World: How the American Revolution Reshaped Everything

America is turning 250! This workshop with Region 16 Education Service Center and Panhandle PBS will offer a powerful one-day deep dive into the global earthquake that was the American Revolution. Participants will explore the Revolution not as a stand-alone event, but as a pivotal moment that continues to reshape global history and government. Workshop components will include: Part 1: A World in Upheaval — Contextualization of the American Revolution within the broader Age of Revolution and trace its immediate and enduring global legacy. (World History) and Part 2: The Blueprint for Governance — Delving into the profound influence of the American founding on our government and the design of governments worldwide. (Government) The cornerstone of this workshop will the documentary “The American Revolution” from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt and the accompanying lesson plans and resources from PBS LearningMedia. While this session is specifically tailored for World History and US Government teachers, all educators will be welcome to attend. The workshop will take place at Region 16 Education Service Center in Amarillo, TX with registration information available through Region 16: https://www.escweb.net/tx_r16/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1034608