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American Workers at the Crossroads
The economy is in crisis. When powerful people gather to debate bailouts and bankruptcies, labor unions are the sole voice for the concerns of the individual worker.
Congress is preparing to debate the Employee Free Choice Act, which could shape organized labor - and your students' lives - for years to come.
Why Unions Matter (Lesson for Grades 10-12)
Cesar Chavez, Farmworkers & the Union (Lesson for Grades 7-12)
Economic Injustice Affects Us All (Lesson for Grades 7-12)
Making Sense of EFCA (Lesson for Grades 10-12)
United We Stand (Lesson for Grades 3-6)
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All Teaching Tolerance resources support MCREL national standards. For this mini-unit, we have also included standards for the eight states that observe Cesar Chavez Day (March 31).
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Showing posts with label curriculum. Show all posts
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
César E. Chávez Day Classroom Resources
From: Herczog_Michelle <Herczog_Michelle@lacoe.edu>
Resources to Commemorate
César E. Chávez Day
March 31, 2009
California has established an official state holiday to honor Latino labor leader César E. Chávez, born on March 31, 1927. César Chávez Day is intended to promote service to the communities of California in honor of Chavez's life and work. It will be celebrated on March 31, or the appropriate Monday or Friday following or preceding that date.
Resources include:
VIVA LA CAUSA
The Story of César E. Chávez and a Great Movement for Social Justice
A Documentary Film and Teachers Guide about the Delano Strike and Grape Boycott
led by César E. Chávez and Dolores Huerta.
FREE to Schools from
Teaching Tolerance
A Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center
To order, go to:
www.teachingtolerance.org/lacausa
César E. Chávez Service Programs
http://yscal.org/cm/Programs/Chavez/Main.html
Cesar Chavez Service Programs encompass two major components, afterschool Service Clubs and Legacy Projects in honor of Cesar Chavez Day.
Cesar E. Chavez was an ordinary man with an extraordinary legacy of great accomplishment and service to humanity. While he is best known for his lifelong effort to found and lead the first enduring farm workers’ union in U.S. history, the significance and impact of his life transcends any one cause or struggle. He forged a legacy of service, conviction and principled leadership that serves as a beacon for all.
Youth Service California’s Cesar E. Chavez Service Programs encompass two major components, both funded by CaliforniaVolunteers. The first is the Cesar E. Chavez Service Clubs, which take place afterschool in Title I middle schools throughout the state. Through the Service Clubs, middle school students learn not only about the life and values of this hero, but they also learn how to apply his values to their own life. Students become local leaders, and use their own voice to identify real community needs and plan service with their communities that meaningfully address those needs.
The second component is the Legacy Projects in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. Legacy Projects are playgrounds and skate parks that are constructed in high-need communities throughout the state each year to give students a safe and constructive place to play and be active.
César E. Chávez Foundation
Chavez Day 2009: Si Se Puede! Yes We Can!
http://www.chavezfoundation.org/
This year’s theme, “Si Se Puede! Yes We Can!” reminds us that our actions can bring HOPE and positive CHANGE to our communities. We have seen the power of people organizing across this country in recent months to bring change to the White House and we must continue that call to action so we can bring change to our communities. Join us as we celebrate Chavez Season 2009, a Season of Service and commitment because, “we don’t need perfect political systems, we need perfect participation.” Cesar E. Chavez
César E. Chávez
California Department of Education Resources
http://chavez.cde.ca.gov/ModelCurriculum/Intro.aspx
Model Curriculum
Information provided on these Web pages is a standards-based model curriculum on the life and work of César E. Chávez. The curriculum is provided for grades Kindergarten through 12, with biographies, pictures, and other resources provided to help teachers prepare lessons for this state holiday.
Resources for the Public
Information provided on these Web pages are resources for the general public interested in the life and work of César E. Chávez. Included are many pictures and documents scanned from the Walter Reuther Library archives at Wayne State University along with numerous other pictures and documents.
Research Center
The site contains many original scanned documents and pictures from the Walter Reuther Library archives at Wayne State University and Fred Ross Collection. This is the first time they have been made available outside of the archives. There is also an audio clip and transcripts from 50 interviews of people who knew and worked with César E. Chávez. In addition there are photos from Victor Aleman, Bob Fitch, El Malcriado, Cathy Murphy, Cris Sanchez, Elmar, Futirsoff, George Ballis, Glen Pearcy, Hank Gableem, J. Salazar, Manuel Echavaria, Sebastian, Jocelyn Sherman, and the UFW.
Resources to Commemorate
César E. Chávez Day
March 31, 2009
California has established an official state holiday to honor Latino labor leader César E. Chávez, born on March 31, 1927. César Chávez Day is intended to promote service to the communities of California in honor of Chavez's life and work. It will be celebrated on March 31, or the appropriate Monday or Friday following or preceding that date.
Resources include:
VIVA LA CAUSA
The Story of César E. Chávez and a Great Movement for Social Justice
A Documentary Film and Teachers Guide about the Delano Strike and Grape Boycott
led by César E. Chávez and Dolores Huerta.
FREE to Schools from
Teaching Tolerance
A Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center
To order, go to:
www.teachingtolerance.org/lacausa
César E. Chávez Service Programs
http://yscal.org/cm/Programs/Chavez/Main.html
Cesar Chavez Service Programs encompass two major components, afterschool Service Clubs and Legacy Projects in honor of Cesar Chavez Day.
Cesar E. Chavez was an ordinary man with an extraordinary legacy of great accomplishment and service to humanity. While he is best known for his lifelong effort to found and lead the first enduring farm workers’ union in U.S. history, the significance and impact of his life transcends any one cause or struggle. He forged a legacy of service, conviction and principled leadership that serves as a beacon for all.
Youth Service California’s Cesar E. Chavez Service Programs encompass two major components, both funded by CaliforniaVolunteers. The first is the Cesar E. Chavez Service Clubs, which take place afterschool in Title I middle schools throughout the state. Through the Service Clubs, middle school students learn not only about the life and values of this hero, but they also learn how to apply his values to their own life. Students become local leaders, and use their own voice to identify real community needs and plan service with their communities that meaningfully address those needs.
The second component is the Legacy Projects in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. Legacy Projects are playgrounds and skate parks that are constructed in high-need communities throughout the state each year to give students a safe and constructive place to play and be active.
César E. Chávez Foundation
Chavez Day 2009: Si Se Puede! Yes We Can!
http://www.chavezfoundation.org/
This year’s theme, “Si Se Puede! Yes We Can!” reminds us that our actions can bring HOPE and positive CHANGE to our communities. We have seen the power of people organizing across this country in recent months to bring change to the White House and we must continue that call to action so we can bring change to our communities. Join us as we celebrate Chavez Season 2009, a Season of Service and commitment because, “we don’t need perfect political systems, we need perfect participation.” Cesar E. Chavez
César E. Chávez
California Department of Education Resources
http://chavez.cde.ca.gov/ModelCurriculum/Intro.aspx
Model Curriculum
Information provided on these Web pages is a standards-based model curriculum on the life and work of César E. Chávez. The curriculum is provided for grades Kindergarten through 12, with biographies, pictures, and other resources provided to help teachers prepare lessons for this state holiday.
Resources for the Public
Information provided on these Web pages are resources for the general public interested in the life and work of César E. Chávez. Included are many pictures and documents scanned from the Walter Reuther Library archives at Wayne State University along with numerous other pictures and documents.
Research Center
The site contains many original scanned documents and pictures from the Walter Reuther Library archives at Wayne State University and Fred Ross Collection. This is the first time they have been made available outside of the archives. There is also an audio clip and transcripts from 50 interviews of people who knew and worked with César E. Chávez. In addition there are photos from Victor Aleman, Bob Fitch, El Malcriado, Cathy Murphy, Cris Sanchez, Elmar, Futirsoff, George Ballis, Glen Pearcy, Hank Gableem, J. Salazar, Manuel Echavaria, Sebastian, Jocelyn Sherman, and the UFW.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
ORIAS (U.C. Berkeley) Programs
From: ORIAS [mailto:orias@berkeley.edu]
COMING EVENTS AT ORIAS
ORIAS joins BAGEP Globalizing World History Study group
The BAGEP Globalizing World History Study group is currently in its twelfth year of providing Bay Area teachers with a highly engaging and interactive professional development opportunity. With BAGEP transitioning out of the World Affairs Council in San Francisco, ORIAS is stepping in as co-host. The group has examined various topics related to global interconnectedness, ranging from the causes and effects of the African Diaspora to the Modern Middle East to Global Trade during the Renaissance to Global Poverty, Politics and Power. The group chooses five or six books per school year dealing with an annual theme; the book discussions are facilitated by Alan Karras, author and professor in the International and Area Studies department at University of California, Berkeley.
Our topic this year is Central America and the Caribbean. The first two books are:
A Brief History of Central America by Perez-Brignoli and Avengers of the New World: The Story of the Haitian Revolution by Laurent Dubois.
The group is open to all Bay Area classroom teachers, grades K – 12. Space is limited to 20 teachers. A travel stipend and books will be provided for those attending 4 out of 5 meetings.
LOCATION: The World Affairs Council Headquarters, 312 Sutter Street, btwn Grant and Stockton Streets. BART to Powell street. Parking available at Sutter/Stockton garage.
TIME: The Fall, 2008 meeting dates are:
October 15, November 19 and December 17
5 to 7 pm.
Spring dates to be decided.
If you are interested in joining the group please contact either Michele or Anna:
Michele Delattre at ORIAS
orias@berkeley.edu | 510-643-0868
Anna Bolla at BAGEP
acbolla@sbcglobal.net
ORIAS/Humanities West
ORIAS will hold a working group for teachers to accompany the April 17-18, 2009 Humanities West program, “Confronting Napoleon: European Culture at the Crossroads. More on this later.
In the meantime, check out the Humanities West web site for the other programs coming up in this great lecture series held at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco (special ticket pricing for teachers.):
· Benjamin Franklin and the Invention of America
October 17-18, 2008
· India Rising: Tradition Meets Modernity
February 27-28, 2009
· Confronting Napoleon: European Culture at the Crossroads
April 17-18, 2009
Note: The Humanities West web site includes excellent resource pages for their past and present events.
http://www.humanitieswest.org/index.html
CAMPUS EVENTS:
U. C. Berkeley Events Calendar
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php
Other campus calendars by area|
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/?view=other_calendars
ONLINE RESOURCES:
Archived resources from ORIAS summer events
Pestilence and Public Health in World History
Institute lecture summaries, glossary, bibliography, and links.
http://orias.berkeley.edu/summer2008/Summer2008home.htm
War, Justice and Human Dignity: Exploring Humanitarian Law Workshop for Educators – Organized by American Red Cross International Services with support from: Bay Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, International Committee of the Red Cross, and ORIAS.
Hard copies of the EHL curriculum and videos are available from the ORIAS lending library. You can also see web-based resources to help teachers introduce the basic principles of international humanitarian law to students in secondary schools. A wide range of teaching resources is available on the website, such as learning modules, workshops, training videos and an online discussion forum.
http://www.ehl.icrc.org/
Some good browsing spot for fall planning inspiration:
Archive of classroom resources developed during ORIAS workshops.
http://orias.berkeley.edu/lessonplan.html
Archive of resources and links from past ORIAS events.
http://orias.berkeley.edu/internat.html#ORIAS
FORA.tv’s World forum has a tremendous library of multimedia commentary, discussion, and debate on world events and ideas by leading area experts recorded during public forums. Engaging and useful material for high school classroom discussion “starters” abounds.
http://fora.tv/section/world
World History Connected: the Ejournal of Learning and Teaching. This issue features a variety of essays on world history pedagogy, as well as interviews, regular columns, and book reviews.
http://www.worldhistoryconnected.org
_______________________________________________
Michele Delattre, Program Representative
University of California Berkeley
ORIAS (Office of Resources for International and Area Studies
2223 Fulton Street Room 338 #2324
Berkeley CA 94720-2324 orias@berkeley.edu 510-643-0868
http://www.ehl.icrc.org
http://orias.berkeley.edu
COMING EVENTS AT ORIAS
ORIAS joins BAGEP Globalizing World History Study group
The BAGEP Globalizing World History Study group is currently in its twelfth year of providing Bay Area teachers with a highly engaging and interactive professional development opportunity. With BAGEP transitioning out of the World Affairs Council in San Francisco, ORIAS is stepping in as co-host. The group has examined various topics related to global interconnectedness, ranging from the causes and effects of the African Diaspora to the Modern Middle East to Global Trade during the Renaissance to Global Poverty, Politics and Power. The group chooses five or six books per school year dealing with an annual theme; the book discussions are facilitated by Alan Karras, author and professor in the International and Area Studies department at University of California, Berkeley.
Our topic this year is Central America and the Caribbean. The first two books are:
A Brief History of Central America by Perez-Brignoli and Avengers of the New World: The Story of the Haitian Revolution by Laurent Dubois.
The group is open to all Bay Area classroom teachers, grades K – 12. Space is limited to 20 teachers. A travel stipend and books will be provided for those attending 4 out of 5 meetings.
LOCATION: The World Affairs Council Headquarters, 312 Sutter Street, btwn Grant and Stockton Streets. BART to Powell street. Parking available at Sutter/Stockton garage.
TIME: The Fall, 2008 meeting dates are:
October 15, November 19 and December 17
5 to 7 pm.
Spring dates to be decided.
If you are interested in joining the group please contact either Michele or Anna:
Michele Delattre at ORIAS
orias@berkeley.edu | 510-643-0868
Anna Bolla at BAGEP
acbolla@sbcglobal.net
ORIAS/Humanities West
ORIAS will hold a working group for teachers to accompany the April 17-18, 2009 Humanities West program, “Confronting Napoleon: European Culture at the Crossroads. More on this later.
In the meantime, check out the Humanities West web site for the other programs coming up in this great lecture series held at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco (special ticket pricing for teachers.):
· Benjamin Franklin and the Invention of America
October 17-18, 2008
· India Rising: Tradition Meets Modernity
February 27-28, 2009
· Confronting Napoleon: European Culture at the Crossroads
April 17-18, 2009
Note: The Humanities West web site includes excellent resource pages for their past and present events.
http://www.humanitieswest.org/index.html
CAMPUS EVENTS:
U. C. Berkeley Events Calendar
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php
Other campus calendars by area|
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/?view=other_calendars
ONLINE RESOURCES:
Archived resources from ORIAS summer events
Pestilence and Public Health in World History
Institute lecture summaries, glossary, bibliography, and links.
http://orias.berkeley.edu/summer2008/Summer2008home.htm
War, Justice and Human Dignity: Exploring Humanitarian Law Workshop for Educators – Organized by American Red Cross International Services with support from: Bay Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, International Committee of the Red Cross, and ORIAS.
Hard copies of the EHL curriculum and videos are available from the ORIAS lending library. You can also see web-based resources to help teachers introduce the basic principles of international humanitarian law to students in secondary schools. A wide range of teaching resources is available on the website, such as learning modules, workshops, training videos and an online discussion forum.
http://www.ehl.icrc.org/
Some good browsing spot for fall planning inspiration:
Archive of classroom resources developed during ORIAS workshops.
http://orias.berkeley.edu/lessonplan.html
Archive of resources and links from past ORIAS events.
http://orias.berkeley.edu/internat.html#ORIAS
FORA.tv’s World forum has a tremendous library of multimedia commentary, discussion, and debate on world events and ideas by leading area experts recorded during public forums. Engaging and useful material for high school classroom discussion “starters” abounds.
http://fora.tv/section/world
World History Connected: the Ejournal of Learning and Teaching. This issue features a variety of essays on world history pedagogy, as well as interviews, regular columns, and book reviews.
http://www.worldhistoryconnected.org
_______________________________________________
Michele Delattre, Program Representative
University of California Berkeley
ORIAS (Office of Resources for International and Area Studies
2223 Fulton Street Room 338 #2324
Berkeley CA 94720-2324 orias@berkeley.edu 510-643-0868
http://www.ehl.icrc.org
http://orias.berkeley.edu
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