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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.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, October 17, 2008
ORIAS UPDATE 10-6-08
From: ORIAS [mailto:orias@berkeley.edu]
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS
1. Manga/Anime Drawing Contest (flyer)
As a kick-off event of the Celebration of Japanese Culture, 2008, the University of the Pacific Library and a few community co-sponsors are once again hosting a statewide Manga/Anime Drawing Contest. The purpose of this contest is to promote cultural understanding and appreciation of this unique form of Japanese pop culture. The theme for this year's contest is “Fantastic Four.” Entries must be received no later than Oct. 24, 2008.
The contest is divided into 4 divisions: Grades K-4, Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12, and the Adult division (college and beyond). A panel of judges will select 6 finalists for each division. The public will have a chance to select the winners by voting online “American Idol” style between Oct. 31 and Nov. 9. All finalists will be invited to an award ceremony on Nov. 15. Winners will be announced at the award ceremony. Prizes for the contest will consist of trophies, cash and other awards.
More information about the contest can be found at http://library.pacific.edu/contest.
Contact: Cynthia Hsieh, Head of Technical Services/Assistant Professor
University Library, University of the Pacific
3601 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95211
Tel: (209)946-2571
Email: chsieh@PACIFIC.EDU
2. East Asian Regional Materials and Resources Center (EARMARC) fall 2008 East Asian video workshop
Saturday, October 25 in Robinson Hall 137 on the CSU East Bay Hayward campus.
This program will screen the following videos:
· Kokoyaku – follows two high school baseball players in Japan
· Fine Rain: Politics and Folk Songs in China
China’s Convenience Store War – the dog-eat-dog competition between local and foreign-owned chains
· The Rape of Nanking – a French documentary on the Japanese occupation of Nanking
Contact: E. Bruce Reynolds (Director)
East Asian Regional Materials and Resources Center
History Department, San José State University
San José, CA 95192-0117
Phone: (408) 924-5523 EARMARC’s lending library provides audio-visual materials for high school and college students in Northern California. It currently holds hundreds of videos and many films which are related to China, Japan, and Korea. The collection also includes slide sets and audio materials. Almost all areas of East Asian society and culture are covered. Items are available on request to teachers in a university, college, or secondary school in Northern California as long as they are to be used for education purposes.
3. Teacher Workshop: Civic Engagement in the Classroom - October 29, 2008
World Savvy, ITVS, and KQED are sponsoring an evening workshop on engaging students in civic education and providing resources on teaching about democracy. Discuss youth civic engagement, learn about the state of democracy around the world, and receive free resources from the three sponsoring organizations. Event will be from Wed., Oct. 29 from 6:00-7:30 (with refreshments available at 5:30) at KQED, 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco.
To RSVP, email Roseli Ilano at roseli_ilano@itvs.org.
See also the online elections resources below.
LEGISLATION
4. H.R.7063 United States and the World Education
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez introduced the United States and the World Education Act, H.R. 7063 on September 25 drafted by Ron Herring, Executive Director of the California International Studies Project. The legislation incorporates his 30+ years of experience in the professional development of California teachers to better prepare our youth for the global challenges they face. Ron's draft is based on the February 2006 report by the Committee for Economic Development, Education for Global Leadership, the Importance of International and Foreign Language Studies for U. S. Economic and National Security. The legislation offers new federal incentives for states and school districts to adopt more globally focused curricula as it provides funds for professional development of prospective, future and in-service teachers in international education.
You may support this bill by urging your congressional representatives to endorse H.R.7063.
Find information on the bill at http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-7063
Find information on contacting representatives at http://lwvc.convio.net/
ELECTION RESOURCES
5a. 2008 Presidential Election Resources
from KQED Education Network’s New Web Site for Social Studies & Language Arts Teachers - - www.kqed.org/HistoryEd
An Educator Resources section with classroom-ready lesson plans, student voter guides, links to partner sites and video clips from the documentaries “Please Vote for Me and Iron Ladies of Liberia”
5b. “Election ’08 and the Challenge of China” from USC
Where do Senators McCain and Obama stand on U.S.-China trade, security, environmental, and human rights issues? How important has policy toward China been in past elections and in 2008? These are the questions explored in a USC U.S.-China Institute documentary.
The online documentary has eight segments and has been produced for a general audience, though they hope educators will find it a useful tool to launch classroom discussions. The segments are:
Part 1: The Big Picture
Part 2: Tensions over Trade
Part 3: Human Rights
Part 4: Taiwan and China’ Military Buildup
Part 5: China’s Growing International Clout
Part 6: China in U.S. Campaign Politics
Part 7: McCain and China
Part 8: Obama and China
The documentary is available at the USC U.S.-China Institute (USCI) website (http://china.usc.edu) and at the Institute’s YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/USChinaInstitute). The USCI site also offers links to relevant speeches, government reports, agencies, and other materials. The YouTube site has a “watch high quality” option (just below the video player) that many may appreciate.
__________________________________________________
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://orias.berkeley.edu
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS
1. Manga/Anime Drawing Contest (flyer)
As a kick-off event of the Celebration of Japanese Culture, 2008, the University of the Pacific Library and a few community co-sponsors are once again hosting a statewide Manga/Anime Drawing Contest. The purpose of this contest is to promote cultural understanding and appreciation of this unique form of Japanese pop culture. The theme for this year's contest is “Fantastic Four.” Entries must be received no later than Oct. 24, 2008.
The contest is divided into 4 divisions: Grades K-4, Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12, and the Adult division (college and beyond). A panel of judges will select 6 finalists for each division. The public will have a chance to select the winners by voting online “American Idol” style between Oct. 31 and Nov. 9. All finalists will be invited to an award ceremony on Nov. 15. Winners will be announced at the award ceremony. Prizes for the contest will consist of trophies, cash and other awards.
More information about the contest can be found at http://library.pacific.edu/contest.
Contact: Cynthia Hsieh, Head of Technical Services/Assistant Professor
University Library, University of the Pacific
3601 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95211
Tel: (209)946-2571
Email: chsieh@PACIFIC.EDU
2. East Asian Regional Materials and Resources Center (EARMARC) fall 2008 East Asian video workshop
Saturday, October 25 in Robinson Hall 137 on the CSU East Bay Hayward campus.
This program will screen the following videos:
· Kokoyaku – follows two high school baseball players in Japan
· Fine Rain: Politics and Folk Songs in China
China’s Convenience Store War – the dog-eat-dog competition between local and foreign-owned chains
· The Rape of Nanking – a French documentary on the Japanese occupation of Nanking
Contact: E. Bruce Reynolds (Director)
East Asian Regional Materials and Resources Center
History Department, San José State University
San José, CA 95192-0117
Phone: (408) 924-5523 EARMARC’s lending library provides audio-visual materials for high school and college students in Northern California. It currently holds hundreds of videos and many films which are related to China, Japan, and Korea. The collection also includes slide sets and audio materials. Almost all areas of East Asian society and culture are covered. Items are available on request to teachers in a university, college, or secondary school in Northern California as long as they are to be used for education purposes.
3. Teacher Workshop: Civic Engagement in the Classroom - October 29, 2008
World Savvy, ITVS, and KQED are sponsoring an evening workshop on engaging students in civic education and providing resources on teaching about democracy. Discuss youth civic engagement, learn about the state of democracy around the world, and receive free resources from the three sponsoring organizations. Event will be from Wed., Oct. 29 from 6:00-7:30 (with refreshments available at 5:30) at KQED, 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco.
To RSVP, email Roseli Ilano at roseli_ilano@itvs.org.
See also the online elections resources below.
LEGISLATION
4. H.R.7063 United States and the World Education
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez introduced the United States and the World Education Act, H.R. 7063 on September 25 drafted by Ron Herring, Executive Director of the California International Studies Project. The legislation incorporates his 30+ years of experience in the professional development of California teachers to better prepare our youth for the global challenges they face. Ron's draft is based on the February 2006 report by the Committee for Economic Development, Education for Global Leadership, the Importance of International and Foreign Language Studies for U. S. Economic and National Security. The legislation offers new federal incentives for states and school districts to adopt more globally focused curricula as it provides funds for professional development of prospective, future and in-service teachers in international education.
You may support this bill by urging your congressional representatives to endorse H.R.7063.
Find information on the bill at http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-7063
Find information on contacting representatives at http://lwvc.convio.net/
ELECTION RESOURCES
5a. 2008 Presidential Election Resources
from KQED Education Network’s New Web Site for Social Studies & Language Arts Teachers - - www.kqed.org/HistoryEd
An Educator Resources section with classroom-ready lesson plans, student voter guides, links to partner sites and video clips from the documentaries “Please Vote for Me and Iron Ladies of Liberia”
5b. “Election ’08 and the Challenge of China” from USC
Where do Senators McCain and Obama stand on U.S.-China trade, security, environmental, and human rights issues? How important has policy toward China been in past elections and in 2008? These are the questions explored in a USC U.S.-China Institute documentary.
The online documentary has eight segments and has been produced for a general audience, though they hope educators will find it a useful tool to launch classroom discussions. The segments are:
Part 1: The Big Picture
Part 2: Tensions over Trade
Part 3: Human Rights
Part 4: Taiwan and China’ Military Buildup
Part 5: China’s Growing International Clout
Part 6: China in U.S. Campaign Politics
Part 7: McCain and China
Part 8: Obama and China
The documentary is available at the USC U.S.-China Institute (USCI) website (http://china.usc.edu) and at the Institute’s YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/USChinaInstitute). The USCI site also offers links to relevant speeches, government reports, agencies, and other materials. The YouTube site has a “watch high quality” option (just below the video player) that many may appreciate.
__________________________________________________
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://orias.berkeley.edu
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Great Resources
From: Jack Bareilles [mailto:jbareilles@nohum.k12.ca.us]
Folks,
Here are a number of things for your use. As always, please share them as you see fit.
Special thanks go to Gary Dei Rossi from San Joaquin COE for a number of these items.
Jack Bareilles
1) I Have a Dream Speech
2) LBJ and Civil Rights
3) Federal Curriculum Resources
1. "I Have a Dream" speech.
Audio of the speech can be found at: http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
Video can be found at: http://www.mlkonline.net/video.html
FYI: The full speech is less than 18 minutes long.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. LBJ and Civil Rights
Speaking of Civil Rights, Lyndon Johnson's 100th Birthday recently passed. There is a tremendous article by Robert Caro, the author of the Pulitzer Prize winning book on Robert Moses (the guy who built much of modern New York). Caro is working on the final volume of his biography of LBJ and has a superb column in the NY Times about LBJ and the speech he gave to Congress in the wake of the beating of the marchers on the Edmund Pettis Bridge in Selma, Alabama. It will take about five minutes to read--but is more for you than the kids.
The article can be found at: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/28/opinion/28caro.html?_r=2&th=&oref=slogin&emc=th&pagewanted=all
I've also attached the article as a Word document.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Free.ed.gov
Here is the Federal Gov't's webpage with all kinds of free online resources: http://www.free.ed.gov/
Folks,
Here are a number of things for your use. As always, please share them as you see fit.
Special thanks go to Gary Dei Rossi from San Joaquin COE for a number of these items.
Jack Bareilles
1) I Have a Dream Speech
2) LBJ and Civil Rights
3) Federal Curriculum Resources
1. "I Have a Dream" speech.
Audio of the speech can be found at: http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
Video can be found at: http://www.mlkonline.net/video.html
FYI: The full speech is less than 18 minutes long.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. LBJ and Civil Rights
Speaking of Civil Rights, Lyndon Johnson's 100th Birthday recently passed. There is a tremendous article by Robert Caro, the author of the Pulitzer Prize winning book on Robert Moses (the guy who built much of modern New York). Caro is working on the final volume of his biography of LBJ and has a superb column in the NY Times about LBJ and the speech he gave to Congress in the wake of the beating of the marchers on the Edmund Pettis Bridge in Selma, Alabama. It will take about five minutes to read--but is more for you than the kids.
The article can be found at: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/28/opinion/28caro.html?_r=2&th=&oref=slogin&emc=th&pagewanted=all
I've also attached the article as a Word document.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Free.ed.gov
Here is the Federal Gov't's webpage with all kinds of free online resources: http://www.free.ed.gov/
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