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ORIAS UPDATE 11-20-08
(Print view at http://ias.berkeley.edu/orias/oriasnews.html)
AT ORIAS
History Through Literature Working Group – Collected Stories
http://orias.berkeley.edu/2009/2009HistoryLiteratureHome.htm
The History Through Literature Working Group is an opportunity for educators to explore world literature that supports the World History curriculum. This year we will look at two story collections that have been traded and transformed along trade routes from medieval through modern times. In addition to enjoying the tales as literature, we will consider them as primary sources for social history and religion in their original context and in their process of translation across cultural borders.
Jataka Tales - Saturday, January 10, 2009.
Guest speaker: Padmanabh S. Jaini, Prof emeritus, Department of South and Southeast Asian Studies/Center for Buddhist Studies, UCB
http://orias.berkeley.edu/2009/Jataka.htm
Globalizing World History Study Group
Next meeting December 17th at the World Affairs Council Headquarters.
Book: BANANAS: How the United Fruit Company Shaped the World, by Peter Chapman.
ORIAS Working Group at Humanities West –
Napoleon: European Culture at the Crossroads
April 17-18, 2009 at Humanities West
(Applications and working group information coming in January, but program information is available on Humanites West site.)
The European Union • A special one-day teachers’ institute • Spring, 2009.
Date TBA.
After centuries of devastating wars, in 1958 Western Europe launched an unprecedented experiment in peaceful cooperation. Under the motto “United in Diversity,” the result was ultimately known as the European Union (EU). A case study of this evolving federation supports the teaching of post-nationalism, migration, definitions of democracy, international law, human rights and national identities in the wake of the Cold War. This spring ORIAS and the Institute of European Studies is offering a special one-day educators’ institute on the history and current developments in the European Union.
TRAVEL
Korea Society - Spring Travel Fellowship to Korea
Applications due January 12, 2009
http://www.koreasociety.org/korean_studies/fellowships/
I have been on this program and can highly recommend it to any educator with a serious interest in finding out about Korean history and culture. Lectures were great and the tour covered a wide range experiences from monasteries to car factories. If the spring dates don’t work for you, keep an eye out for the larger summer program – application generally due in February. -Michele
The Korea Society is pleased to announce openings for up to 10 American educators to participate in its fifth annual Spring Fellowship in Korean Studies program to be held in Korea from April 8 - 19, 2009.
The program will include lectures and discussions on topics of current interest, guided tours and opportunities for on-site study in locales of historic and contemporary relevance in Korea. It is made possible by financial support from the Freeman Foundation and the Academy of Korean Studies in Korea.
Applications are welcomed from anyone who qualifies under one or more of the following eligibility criteria: 1) administrators of instructional resources in a state department of education; 2) K-12 educators who have enrolled in two or more of the in-service educational programs offered by The Korea Society; or 3) alumni/ae of The Korea Society’s Summer Fellowship in Korean Studies program, provided they have not visited Korea under the auspices of an organized study tour for at least the last three years. Preference will be given to applicants whose statement of purpose best matches the eligibility criteria for the category in which they are applying. (For details, please refer to the application form.)
download PDF Application
Applicants are requested to submit four copies of the completed application packet, including the application form and all requested supporting documentation, by January 12, 2009 (postmarked) to:
Yong Jin Choi, Senior Director
Korean Studies Program
The Korea Society
Eighth Floor
950 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
The Sixth Annual Seminar on Korean History & Culture and the Korean American Experience for K-12 Educators in Los Angeles
August 3-7, 2009
http://www.koreaacademy.org/
Objectives: This five-day seminar offers a unique opportunity to learn about Korean history and culture and the Korean American experience. The curriculum provides an understanding of Korean history, fosters an awareness of its rich culture, and makes available outstanding resources and lessons. Participants learn about Korea from prominent scholars, view engaging and informative films, explore Koreatown, savor delicious food, visit a Buddhist temple, view exquisite art, hear the unique sounds of Korean music, enjoy a lesson on the Changgo drum, observe teens performing traditional dances, learn the theory and experience the practice of martial arts, observe a traditional tea ceremony, and create art that reflects ancient tradition. Educators of all disciplines and grade levels are welcome. UCLA Extension credit is available. Fellowships (airfare, hotel stay in Koreatown, and additional funds for meals) will be available for teachers who live over 60 miles from the Los Angeles area.
The seminar is free, but requires a $75 refundable deposit. Sponsors: The Korean Cultural Center & the Korea Academy for Educators (www.KoreaAcademy.org).
For information: Contact Mary Connor at Mary@KoreaAcademy.org.
RESOURCES
WorldMapper
http://www.worldmapper.org/index.html
WorldMapper reconfigures the geographical shape of countries and continents depending on the topic: for instance, for population in the year 1 CE, 1500, 1960 and estimates for 2050 and 2300; war deaths, 1945-2000, girls not at primary school today; and a great variety of economic and social topics.
Michele Delattre
Office of Resources for International and Area Studies (ORIAS)
University of California Berkeley
2223 Fulton Street Rm 338 (MC2324)
Berkeley CA 94720-2324
510-643-0868
http://orias.berkeley.edu
orias@berkeley.edu
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
December CISC History-SS Announcements
From: Gary Dei Rossi [mailto:gdeirossi@sjcoe.net]
This is the CISC History-Social Science report for December 2008.
The LegiSchool Project's Annual Essay Contest: Rules of the Road: Teen Cell Phone Ban (see attachment).
We are currently seeking entries for LegiSchool’s annual essay contest, Rules of the Road: Teen Cell Phone Ban. The contest is open to eleventh and twelfth grade students in California high schools. Ten essayists will be selected to win round trip travel to Sacramento to participate in LegiSchool’s 13th Annual Student Legislative Summit, on April 2, 2009. At the Student Legislative Summit, winners will participate in a Student-Run Press Conference at the State Capitol with members of the Capitol Press Corps and legislative staff. Entries must be postmarked by Friday, January 23, 2009. Please see the attached announcement for details and share it with your students. For more information or additional fliers please visit our website at: http://www.csus.edu/legischool.
The LegiSchool Project is a civic education collaboration between California State University, Sacramento and the State Legislature, administered by the Center for California Studies. LegiSchool’s mission is to engage young people in matters of public policy and state government by creating opportunities for students and state leaders to meet and share ideas on issues affecting Californians and by developing free high-quality government-oriented curriculum materials for California educators to enhance and help improve the quality of state government-related curriculum in our schools. For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact me at thorall@saclink.csus.edu or (916) 278-7563.
Megan Thorall LegiSchool Coordinator Center for California Studies California State University, Sacramento
2009 Horace Mann-Abraham Lincoln Fellowships (see attachments).
This is a wonderful opportunity for any teacher (K-12) to attend a five day institute in June or July at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. The fellowship includes round trip transportation, lodging and most meals. The deadline to apply is Feb. 12, 2009. Here is the link for those that wish to apply: https://www.horacemann.com/alf/. If there are any questions please give call Jacob Gunter, Product Specialist-- office 209-472-3640 cell 209-481-7574.
November CDE Newsletter (see attachment).
From Kristen Cruz at CDE.
The US and The World Education Act (HR 7063)(see attachment).
On September 25, 2008, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez introduced the US and the World Education Act that will help prepare students for success in a globally connected world. The legislation would establish educational grants to help prepare America's youth for competition in a global marketplace emphasizing 21st Century Skills. The groundbreaking legislation will provide opportunities for teachers to be trained in standards based international education professional development, and allow districts to support partnerships with heritage language schools and international studies programs to supplement academic and global literacy. A copy of the Bill is attached. For more information, please see www.usandtheworld.org
Civic Mission of Schools Update: OpEd Blitz Across the Nation Promotes Civic Education for America’s Youth
The recent presidential election has energized Americans, and particularly young people, to become actively engaged citizens by voting, campaigning, debating, and impacting public policy at local, state, and national levels of our democracy. The Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, led by Executive Director Ted McConnell, has led a nationwide media blitz to continue the momentum for promoting civic education in our schools. (This was published by Michelle Herczog from LACOE.)
"School Administrator Magazine" The October issue, published by Coalition member the American Association of School Administrators, was dedicated to the civic mission of schools, with powerful articles by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Carl Glickman, Charles Haynes, Terry Pickeral, Peter Levine, Matt Leighninger and Shelley Berman. To view these great articles go to http://www.aasa.org/sa, look at 'back issues', and click on the October 2008 issue.
"Public School Insights," First Alliance Newsletter: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on Turning Students into Citizens. Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor offers ideas for reinvigorating civics education in American public schools. Among her recommendations: more time for civics, better civics curriculum and more dynamic teaching. Read more...
http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=8484&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
"Believe in What You Teach": An Interview with Award-Winning Civics Teacher Cheryl Cook-Kallio
Cheryl Cook-Kallio puts her money where her mouth is. After decades of teaching civics in American public schools, she won a seat on the Pleasanton, California City Council. She recently told us about her innovative, hands-on approach to civic education. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23506&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
Closing the "Civic Achievement Gap": A Conversation with Harvard Researcher Meira Levinson
Meira Levinson warns of a civic achievement gap that is every bit as troubling as academic achievement gaps. Poor students and students of color lag behind their peers in civic knowledge and engagement. Even worse, they are far less likely to believe they can make a difference through civic action. Levinson spoke with us about these gaps--and what schools can do to narrow them. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23549&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
Tackling the "Empowerment Gap": An Interview with Award-Winning Superintendent Shelley Berman
As the celebrated superintendent of Hudson, Massachusetts schools, Dr. Sheldon Berman distinguished himself as one of the nation's leading champions of civic education. Since coming to Louisville, Kentucky a year ago, Berman has maintained his passionate commitment to civics. He recently spoke with us about his work in Jefferson County Public Schools. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23575&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition, The California Museum at 1020 O St. reports having been selected by the Library of Congress as the first of five institutions to host the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition that will be travelling through the states next year. The exhibit celebrating our sixteenth president's 200th birthday will be in Sacramento from June24 to Aug. 24 for its only stop west of The Rockies. Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation will serve as the centerpiece of the 3500 square-foot exhibit. Some less heralded historical items will be on display as well, such as the contents of his pockets the night he was assassinated. Along with Sacramento, the exhibit stops in Chicago, Indianapolis, Atlanta and Omaha. For more information please contact: Ashley Robinson 916-651-3030.
Gilder Lehrman Collection: Featured document: The Gettysburg Address.
145 years ago, on November 19, 1863, four months after the Battle of Gettysburg, a ceremony was held to dedicate a cemetery for the Union dead. President Lincoln had been invited to make a "few appropriate remarks" at the cemetery's consecration. Drawing upon the biblical concepts of suffering, consecration, and resurrection, he described the war as a momentous chapter in the global struggle for self-government, liberty, and equality. To examine an early printing of this address from the Gilder Lehrman Collection, click here: http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_current.html
Lincoln Resources-- Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth this February 2009 with resources from the Gilder Lehrman Collection. Resources include:
All Gilder Lehrman resources can be found in the History Shop: http://www.gilderlehrmanstore.org
You can also sign up to receive the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission's free classroom poster. The front side, suitable for classroom display, is a portrait of Lincoln, while the reverse contains resources for educators, offering suggestions for incorporating Lincoln's legacy into the classroom. To request this poster, please call (202) 707-6998 or visit the "For Teachers" page on the Bicentennial Commission's website: http://www.abrahamlincoln200.org
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest for High School Students--The annual John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest invites high school students from across the nation to write an original essay about an elected official who has demonstrated political courage. The contest is a companion program of the Profile in Courage Award, named for President Kennedy’s 1957Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Profiles in Courage, which recounts the stories of eight senators, the obstacles they faced, and the special valor they demonstrated despite the risks.
Winning essayists will receive awards totaling up to $8,500. The first-place winner will be invited to accept the award at the Profile in Courage Award Ceremony hosted each May by Caroline Kennedy and Senator Edward M. Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. To encourage student leadership and civic engagement, the nominating teacher of the first-place winner will receive a John F. Kennedy Public Service Grant for $500.
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation gratefully acknowledges Fidelity Investments for their generous support of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest. For more information, please visit
here.
Bicentennial of Lincoln's Birth--February 12, 2009 will mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission was created following the passage of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Act in 2000. The Commissioners are focused on informing the public about the impact Abraham Lincoln had on the development of our nation and finding the best possible ways to honor his accomplishments.
For free classroom resources and more information please visit: http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/
Gary F. Dei Rossi, CISC History-Social Science Committee Co-Chair
This is the CISC History-Social Science report for December 2008.
The LegiSchool Project's Annual Essay Contest: Rules of the Road: Teen Cell Phone Ban (see attachment).
We are currently seeking entries for LegiSchool’s annual essay contest, Rules of the Road: Teen Cell Phone Ban. The contest is open to eleventh and twelfth grade students in California high schools. Ten essayists will be selected to win round trip travel to Sacramento to participate in LegiSchool’s 13th Annual Student Legislative Summit, on April 2, 2009. At the Student Legislative Summit, winners will participate in a Student-Run Press Conference at the State Capitol with members of the Capitol Press Corps and legislative staff. Entries must be postmarked by Friday, January 23, 2009. Please see the attached announcement for details and share it with your students. For more information or additional fliers please visit our website at: http://www.csus.edu/legischool.
The LegiSchool Project is a civic education collaboration between California State University, Sacramento and the State Legislature, administered by the Center for California Studies. LegiSchool’s mission is to engage young people in matters of public policy and state government by creating opportunities for students and state leaders to meet and share ideas on issues affecting Californians and by developing free high-quality government-oriented curriculum materials for California educators to enhance and help improve the quality of state government-related curriculum in our schools. For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact me at thorall@saclink.csus.edu or (916) 278-7563.
Megan Thorall LegiSchool Coordinator Center for California Studies California State University, Sacramento
2009 Horace Mann-Abraham Lincoln Fellowships (see attachments).
This is a wonderful opportunity for any teacher (K-12) to attend a five day institute in June or July at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. The fellowship includes round trip transportation, lodging and most meals. The deadline to apply is Feb. 12, 2009. Here is the link for those that wish to apply: https://www.horacemann.com/alf/. If there are any questions please give call Jacob Gunter, Product Specialist-- office 209-472-3640 cell 209-481-7574.
November CDE Newsletter (see attachment).
From Kristen Cruz at CDE.
The US and The World Education Act (HR 7063)(see attachment).
On September 25, 2008, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez introduced the US and the World Education Act that will help prepare students for success in a globally connected world. The legislation would establish educational grants to help prepare America's youth for competition in a global marketplace emphasizing 21st Century Skills. The groundbreaking legislation will provide opportunities for teachers to be trained in standards based international education professional development, and allow districts to support partnerships with heritage language schools and international studies programs to supplement academic and global literacy. A copy of the Bill is attached. For more information, please see www.usandtheworld.org
Civic Mission of Schools Update: OpEd Blitz Across the Nation Promotes Civic Education for America’s Youth
The recent presidential election has energized Americans, and particularly young people, to become actively engaged citizens by voting, campaigning, debating, and impacting public policy at local, state, and national levels of our democracy. The Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, led by Executive Director Ted McConnell, has led a nationwide media blitz to continue the momentum for promoting civic education in our schools. (This was published by Michelle Herczog from LACOE.)
"School Administrator Magazine" The October issue, published by Coalition member the American Association of School Administrators, was dedicated to the civic mission of schools, with powerful articles by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Carl Glickman, Charles Haynes, Terry Pickeral, Peter Levine, Matt Leighninger and Shelley Berman. To view these great articles go to http://www.aasa.org/sa, look at 'back issues', and click on the October 2008 issue.
"Public School Insights," First Alliance Newsletter: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on Turning Students into Citizens. Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor offers ideas for reinvigorating civics education in American public schools. Among her recommendations: more time for civics, better civics curriculum and more dynamic teaching. Read more...
http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=8484&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
"Believe in What You Teach": An Interview with Award-Winning Civics Teacher Cheryl Cook-Kallio
Cheryl Cook-Kallio puts her money where her mouth is. After decades of teaching civics in American public schools, she won a seat on the Pleasanton, California City Council. She recently told us about her innovative, hands-on approach to civic education. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23506&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
Closing the "Civic Achievement Gap": A Conversation with Harvard Researcher Meira Levinson
Meira Levinson warns of a civic achievement gap that is every bit as troubling as academic achievement gaps. Poor students and students of color lag behind their peers in civic knowledge and engagement. Even worse, they are far less likely to believe they can make a difference through civic action. Levinson spoke with us about these gaps--and what schools can do to narrow them. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23549&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
Tackling the "Empowerment Gap": An Interview with Award-Winning Superintendent Shelley Berman
As the celebrated superintendent of Hudson, Massachusetts schools, Dr. Sheldon Berman distinguished himself as one of the nation's leading champions of civic education. Since coming to Louisville, Kentucky a year ago, Berman has maintained his passionate commitment to civics. He recently spoke with us about his work in Jefferson County Public Schools. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23575&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition, The California Museum at 1020 O St. reports having been selected by the Library of Congress as the first of five institutions to host the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition that will be travelling through the states next year. The exhibit celebrating our sixteenth president's 200th birthday will be in Sacramento from June24 to Aug. 24 for its only stop west of The Rockies. Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation will serve as the centerpiece of the 3500 square-foot exhibit. Some less heralded historical items will be on display as well, such as the contents of his pockets the night he was assassinated. Along with Sacramento, the exhibit stops in Chicago, Indianapolis, Atlanta and Omaha. For more information please contact: Ashley Robinson 916-651-3030.
Gilder Lehrman Collection: Featured document: The Gettysburg Address.
145 years ago, on November 19, 1863, four months after the Battle of Gettysburg, a ceremony was held to dedicate a cemetery for the Union dead. President Lincoln had been invited to make a "few appropriate remarks" at the cemetery's consecration. Drawing upon the biblical concepts of suffering, consecration, and resurrection, he described the war as a momentous chapter in the global struggle for self-government, liberty, and equality. To examine an early printing of this address from the Gilder Lehrman Collection, click here: http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_current.html
Lincoln Resources-- Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth this February 2009 with resources from the Gilder Lehrman Collection. Resources include:
- The new 2009 Lincoln calendar, featuring images of people and events in the President’s life and a historical fact about Lincoln for every day of the year.
- Document booklets, such as Wilberforce, Lincoln, and the Abolition of Slavery.
- Posters featuring photographs of Lincoln as well as some of his most famous documents.
- Abraham Lincoln: History in a Box, which includes a resource book and CD of documents, artwork, maps, study questions, posters, and an interactive DVD.
All Gilder Lehrman resources can be found in the History Shop: http://www.gilderlehrmanstore.org
You can also sign up to receive the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission's free classroom poster. The front side, suitable for classroom display, is a portrait of Lincoln, while the reverse contains resources for educators, offering suggestions for incorporating Lincoln's legacy into the classroom. To request this poster, please call (202) 707-6998 or visit the "For Teachers" page on the Bicentennial Commission's website: http://www.abrahamlincoln200.org
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest for High School Students--The annual John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest invites high school students from across the nation to write an original essay about an elected official who has demonstrated political courage. The contest is a companion program of the Profile in Courage Award, named for President Kennedy’s 1957Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Profiles in Courage, which recounts the stories of eight senators, the obstacles they faced, and the special valor they demonstrated despite the risks.
Winning essayists will receive awards totaling up to $8,500. The first-place winner will be invited to accept the award at the Profile in Courage Award Ceremony hosted each May by Caroline Kennedy and Senator Edward M. Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. To encourage student leadership and civic engagement, the nominating teacher of the first-place winner will receive a John F. Kennedy Public Service Grant for $500.
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation gratefully acknowledges Fidelity Investments for their generous support of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest. For more information, please visit
here.
Bicentennial of Lincoln's Birth--February 12, 2009 will mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission was created following the passage of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Act in 2000. The Commissioners are focused on informing the public about the impact Abraham Lincoln had on the development of our nation and finding the best possible ways to honor his accomplishments.
For free classroom resources and more information please visit: http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/
Gary F. Dei Rossi, CISC History-Social Science Committee Co-Chair
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Geography Awareness Week - Nov. 16-22, 2008
From: Jones, Roni [mailto:rjones@placercoe.k12.ca.us]
Celebrate Geography Awareness Week Nov. 16-22, 2008:
For more than a century, the National Geographic Society has fostered awareness of the world’s diverse cultures and environments. The tradition continues with Geography Action! , an annual awareness program that helps educators promote geographic fluency in schools and communities across the United States and Canada. Join schools from across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico in planning celebrations during Geography Awareness Week, November 16-22, and throughout the school year. Download a free Geography Action! Mapping the Americas Toolkit filled with activities, maps, and tips for planning highly interactive, festive events for students, families, and communities to enjoy. For more information, go to: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geography-action/index.html
Celebrate Geography Awareness Week Nov. 16-22, 2008:
For more than a century, the National Geographic Society has fostered awareness of the world’s diverse cultures and environments. The tradition continues with Geography Action! , an annual awareness program that helps educators promote geographic fluency in schools and communities across the United States and Canada. Join schools from across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico in planning celebrations during Geography Awareness Week, November 16-22, and throughout the school year. Download a free Geography Action! Mapping the Americas Toolkit filled with activities, maps, and tips for planning highly interactive, festive events for students, families, and communities to enjoy. For more information, go to: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geography-action/index.html
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
California Council for the Social Studies: JOIN!
From: Michelle Herczog [mailto:herczog_michelle@yahoo.com]
The California Council for the Social Studies
is the leading voice for History-Social Science education in
California. It represents educators in all fields of the Social Studies
including history, geography, economics, political science, civics,
law, archaeology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and the
humanities at all educational levels from kindergarten through
university.
CCSS Serves the Profession and the Membership Through:
• Advocacy for expanded quality Social Studies education programs for all K-12 students
• Visibility and communication of a strengthened History-Social Science discipline in California schools
• CCSS 48th Annual Conference: Historical Literacy in a Changing World, March 6-8, 2009 at the Ontario Convention Center
• Social Studies Review Journal with articles and teaching ideas related to specific high priority topics
• The Sunburst, quarterly newsletter with current and critical information about school reform issues, social studies professional development and leadership opportunities, and curriculum support
• Leadership Opportunities to participate on CCSS committees such as Curriculum & Instruction, Diversity and Social Justice, Governmental Relations, Membership, Professional Standards and Awards, and Publications
• Professional Recognition and celebration of excellence in social
studies leadership, programs and teaching at the elementary, middle, secondary, and higher education levels
EVERY HISTORY-SS TEACHER IN CALIFORNIA SHOULD BE A MEMBER OF CCSS, OUR PREMIER PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION – SEE THE ATTACHED MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND JOIN NOW!!!
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The California Council for the Social Studies
is the leading voice for History-Social Science education in
California. It represents educators in all fields of the Social Studies
including history, geography, economics, political science, civics,
law, archaeology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and the
humanities at all educational levels from kindergarten through
university.
CCSS Serves the Profession and the Membership Through:
• Advocacy for expanded quality Social Studies education programs for all K-12 students
• Visibility and communication of a strengthened History-Social Science discipline in California schools
• CCSS 48th Annual Conference: Historical Literacy in a Changing World, March 6-8, 2009 at the Ontario Convention Center
• Social Studies Review Journal with articles and teaching ideas related to specific high priority topics
• The Sunburst, quarterly newsletter with current and critical information about school reform issues, social studies professional development and leadership opportunities, and curriculum support
• Leadership Opportunities to participate on CCSS committees such as Curriculum & Instruction, Diversity and Social Justice, Governmental Relations, Membership, Professional Standards and Awards, and Publications
• Professional Recognition and celebration of excellence in social
studies leadership, programs and teaching at the elementary, middle, secondary, and higher education levels
EVERY HISTORY-SS TEACHER IN CALIFORNIA SHOULD BE A MEMBER OF CCSS, OUR PREMIER PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION – SEE THE ATTACHED MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND JOIN NOW!!!
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Friday, October 3, 2008
Cal Performances in the Classroom Workshop: Making History Come Alive!
From: Rica Anderson [mailto:ricaa@calperfs.berkeley.edu]
Space is still available. Enroll now!
Having trouble reading this email? Read it online.
www.calperformances.org
Professional Development Workshops for Educators with
Lenore Blank Kelner, Kennedy Center Teaching Artist
Making History Come Alive!
Tue, Oct 14, 3:30-6:30 pm
Longfellow Middle School,1500 Derby Street
Berkeley, $25
Offering strategies for integrating drama into the social
studies/history curriculum, this workshop engages
participants in theater games that teach geography and
role drama, effectively transporting students to other
cultures and time periods. As part of daily instruction,
these dramatic methods are designed to deepen students’
comprehension and spark their interest.
Lenore Blank Kelner, Actress, Director, Author, Educator
Since 1981, Kelner has directed her own educational theater company, Interact Story Theatre which performs in schools, museums, libraries, and theaters all over the United States. The recipient of the 2004 Creative Drama Award from the American Alliance for Theatre and Education, Kelner serves as an education consultant to the Maryland State Department of Education and school systems nationwide. She has trained thousands of teachers in how to integrate drama into everyday classroom instruction and has worked with students in all grade levels. She has also written three books on drama and education. Her most recent book, A Dramatic Approach to Reading Comprehension, co-authored with Rosalind Flynn, was published by Heinemann in 2006.
Enroll Now! Online Order Form
For more information about Cal Performances in the Classroom and to register for
workshops, contact Rica Anderson at 510.642.6838 or ricaa@calperfs.berkeley.edu
Presented by Cal Performances and the Berkeley Unified School District as a team of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Partners in Education Program.
2008/09 Cal Peformances in the Classroom Workshops
Chinese Acrobatic Artistry
Sat, Nov 1, 10 am-1:00 pm
Jewish Culture Around the World
Tue, Dec 2, 3:30-6:30 pm
The Music of Revelations
Sat, Jan 31, 10 a.m.-1:00 pm
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Rica Anderson
Education Programs Administrator
Cal Performances
101 Zellerbach Hall #4800
Berkeley, CA 94720-4800
phone: (510) 642-6838
fax: (510) 643-6707
www.calperformances.net
Space is still available. Enroll now!
Having trouble reading this email? Read it online.
www.calperformances.org
Professional Development Workshops for Educators with
Lenore Blank Kelner, Kennedy Center Teaching Artist
Making History Come Alive!
Tue, Oct 14, 3:30-6:30 pm
Longfellow Middle School,1500 Derby Street
Berkeley, $25
Offering strategies for integrating drama into the social
studies/history curriculum, this workshop engages
participants in theater games that teach geography and
role drama, effectively transporting students to other
cultures and time periods. As part of daily instruction,
these dramatic methods are designed to deepen students’
comprehension and spark their interest.
Lenore Blank Kelner, Actress, Director, Author, Educator
Since 1981, Kelner has directed her own educational theater company, Interact Story Theatre which performs in schools, museums, libraries, and theaters all over the United States. The recipient of the 2004 Creative Drama Award from the American Alliance for Theatre and Education, Kelner serves as an education consultant to the Maryland State Department of Education and school systems nationwide. She has trained thousands of teachers in how to integrate drama into everyday classroom instruction and has worked with students in all grade levels. She has also written three books on drama and education. Her most recent book, A Dramatic Approach to Reading Comprehension, co-authored with Rosalind Flynn, was published by Heinemann in 2006.
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For more information about Cal Performances in the Classroom and to register for
workshops, contact Rica Anderson at 510.642.6838 or ricaa@calperfs.berkeley.edu
Presented by Cal Performances and the Berkeley Unified School District as a team of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Partners in Education Program.
2008/09 Cal Peformances in the Classroom Workshops
Chinese Acrobatic Artistry
Sat, Nov 1, 10 am-1:00 pm
Jewish Culture Around the World
Tue, Dec 2, 3:30-6:30 pm
The Music of Revelations
Sat, Jan 31, 10 a.m.-1:00 pm
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Rica Anderson
Education Programs Administrator
Cal Performances
101 Zellerbach Hall #4800
Berkeley, CA 94720-4800
phone: (510) 642-6838
fax: (510) 643-6707
www.calperformances.net
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