The $163,854 Project Grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) under the Promotion of the Humanities Professional Development program (CFDA 45.163) will support the "The Ancient Olympics and Daily Life in Ancient Olympia: A Hands-On History" teacher training institute hosted by Monmouth College Alumni Association. The institute will immerse K-12 educators in scholarly research and hands-on activities related to the ancient Olympic Games and daily life in ancient Olympia. Key program components include instruction on original literary sources, archaeological material remains, and analysis from contemporary scholars, as well as opportunities for participants to experience ancient athletic events, artisanal crafts, and other aspects of ancient Mediterranean life. The residential format will facilitate this experiential learning approach. The grant period runs from October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $163.9k | 8/18/23 |