Teacher Inservices of PHLF & Allegheny Intermediate Unit

Since 1983, the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation has offered -inservice courses for teachers in the fall, spring, and summer through the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Courses are offered for Act 48 credit on a rotating basis. Interested teachers may call Landmarks at (1-412) 471-5808 for a schedule of current classes; please call the Allegheny Intermediate Unit at (1-412) 394-5761 for registration information.

Exploring Architecture

Through readings, lectures, slide shows, construction experiments, exercises in problem-solving, and walking tours of downtown Pittsburgh, South Side, Allegheny West, and Allegheny Cemetery, participants experience architecture as a creative discipline with -practical classroom applications.

Exploring Your Neighborhood

Learn how to use artifacts, architecture, historic photographs, newspapers, city directories, and the landscape itself to investigate the history of your community The course includes walking tours of Mt. Washington, Dormont, Manchester, and Friendship.

Exploring Your City

Gain firsthand knowledge about Pittsburgh’s architectural and historical development through a downtown walking tour, historical slide shows, and instruction in research techniques and architectural styles.

Pittsburgh Heritage

Teachers learn about Pittsburgh’s heritage by participating in art activities, incline and boat rides, and walking tours of Station Square, the Central North Side, Golden Triangle, and McKees Rocks.

Pittsburgh Heritage II

Course prerequisite: Pittsburgh Heritage

Through lectures, art projects, and walking tours of Troy Hill, the Hill District, Squirrel Hill, and Sewickley, teachers explore the built environment and learn how to use it as a resource for enriching traditional classroom activities

Portable Pittsburgh Artifact Kit in Your Classroom

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The Power of Bricks and Boards

Learn about Landmarks’ educational resources and teaching strategies in this half-day class. Hear how architecture students of all ages and abilities in cooperative group projects that strengthen skills in research, writing, math, social studies, and art.