[ORSocScTeacher] Oregon Social Sciences Teacher Update for November, 2018
BERTRAND Tony - ODE
tony.bertrand at state.or.us
Fri Nov 2 11:03:28 PDT 2018
Oregon Social Sciences Teacher Update #182
November 2, 2018
1. ODE Social Sciences Standards and Instruction Specialist Transition
2. ODE Social Sciences Analysis Rubric Revision and Performance Assessment Development (UPDATE)
3. Study Abroad Scholarships for American High School Students (NEW)
4. Promoting Econ Challenge (NEW)
5. Election Season Nears-What Public employees Can and Cannot Do (REMINDER)
6. Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center Events and Resources (UPDATED)
7. Oregon State Capitol Virtual Tour Featured on Oregon Heritage Exchange
8. Oregon Council on Economics Education Announces Stock Market Game
9. Seeking Interested Teachers and Schools for Portland Urban Debate League
10. Classroom Law Project Events and Resources
11. The Oregon Journal of the Social Studies: New Issue Online the First Week of October
12. Oregon Historical Society Events and Resources
13. YouTube Channels with Strong Educational Content
14. Current Events Weekly Offers Free Trial
15. Echoes & Reflections Resources
16. Tips for Teaching History to Middle Schoolers
17. Facing History and Ourselves Resources
18. ODE Resources (in every issue)
1. Transitions
The Oregon Department of Education is in the process of interviewing candidates for the Social Sciences Standards and Instruction Specialist. ODE will send out an announcement once the position has been filled.
Jamie Rumage will be the interim contact for Social Sciences issues. Her email is jamie.rumage at state.or.us<mailto:jamie.rumage at state.or.us>, and her phone is 503-947-6504. Tony Bertrand, ODE's Social Sciences Assessment Specialist, will continue to maintain the Social Sciences teacher listserv and of the Update e-newsletter until a new curriculum specialist is hired. His contact information appears at the end of this e-newsletter.
2. ODE Social Sciences Analysis Scoring Guide Revision and Performance Assessment Development
The Oregon Department of Education recently facilitated a work group for the purpose of reviewing and revising the Oregon Social Sciences Analysis Scoring Guide. Educators made recommended revisions to the current Social Sciences Analysis Scoring Guide in alignment to the newly adopted 2018-2019 Social Sciences Analysis Standards. Current recommendations are reflected for the following grade bands: high school (9 - 12), middle school (6 - 8), elementary (3 - 5). Recommendations will be presented to the Social Sciences Content and Assessment Advisory Panel in the coming weeks for further guidance.
In addition, educators collaboratively worked on the development of social science performance assessments. The goal of performance assessment development is to encourage classroom activities that promote analysis of primary and secondary sources in the applied domains of social sciences content areas which promote the newly adopted standards.
Additional updates will be communicated as ODE further engages in this work. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Bertrand at tony.bertrand at ode.state.or.us<mailto:tony.bertrand at ode.state.or.us> or 503-947-5830.
3. Study Abroad Scholarships for American High School Students
The U.S. Department of State provides over 1,000 merit-based scholarships each year for U.S. high school students to study abroad for a summer or an academic year in over 25 countries. These high school exchange programs prepare young Americans to succeed in the 21st century's global economy by developing their foreign language skills, increasing their cross-cultural understanding, strengthening their leadership capacity, and fostering new academic insights and ambitions. The application period is now open for the following programs:
* Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) - Deadline December 11, 2018
* National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) - Deadline October 30, 2018
* Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Abroad (YES Abroad) - Deadline December 4, 2018
* Youth Ambassadors (application period opens in December)
These scholarships include international airfare, tuition, and program costs, as well as meals and living accommodations (often with a host family). The programs have no language prerequisites, but applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 18 when the program starts. Seniors are welcome to apply and can travel after graduation, as long as they meet the age requirement. We are particularly trying to reach young people who would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad experience.
We would greatly appreciate you sharing this information with teachers, students, parents, and others in your networks who may be interested in these opportunities.
Attached is a flyer with more details. You may find this announcement and other outreach materials at https://exchanges.state.gov/highschool/. We are happy to provide printed materials about these programs. To receive those, please send your contact information, and affiliation, and quantity requested to youthprograms at state.gov<mailto:youthprograms at state.gov>.
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4. Promoting Econ Challenge
Start preparing now for the Econ Challenge!
Every March, the OR Council on Economic Education puts on the Economic Challenge. This is a fun and stimulating competition, providing an opportunity for students to "strut their stuff" and show how much Economics knowledge they have. Read below what other teachers have said about the competition;
Rick Bortnick; Westview High School;
Oct 20, 2018
I have been doing the Fed Challenge for over 17 years and my students have found it to be a great benefit.
- They get to compete in a national test to test their knowledge of economics prior to the AP exams. That means they get to review the microeconomics and macroeconomics materials and better prepare for the exams. Over the years every student who has completed has scored a 4 or 5 on both exams.
- My students who competed last year enjoyed the experience so much that they are starting a club, specifically designed to prepare for the challenge. I was skeptical, however they have over 40 people signed up. This is a first for Westview.
- Lastly, I truly believe in the competition. It has been a great motivator for my students, many who have gone on to major in Economics in the college of their choice.
Dan Eizyk, Lake Oswego High School
October 19, 2018
I'd say that it is a very good opportunity for students to review and assess their knowledge of economics in a friendly, competitive, and extremely easy to use way. I had never heard about it before last year and was afraid it might take me a lot of time to learn how to use- but the website does it all for you! My students loved the practice quizzes, because they helped them out on my tests in class, and it also gave those students some "bragging rights" that made learning fun. On the day of the first round test, I couldn't believe how many students voluntarily showed up to take the online test- I had a room full of kids after school! Then when our top team was asked to compete in the state competition- everyone was rooting for them. It motivated these kids to go even deeper into the content, on their own time, which as a teacher is something that can be challenging to do. All of my students who participated in the ECON CHALLENGE passed their AP Macro and Micro exams also, which is a testament on the quality of questions your assessments asked. It was so much fun, that in the beginning of this year, I already had kids and parents asking me if I was going to participate again. Of course, we are going to, it's great!
Mike Baird, Enterprise High School
October 18, 2018
The Economics Challenge is an activity the I have had students participate in for many years. I was fortunate enough to have had student's qualify for regional competitions in both San Francisco and Los Angeles. Enterprise High School is a small (150 students) public high school and I am extremely proud of my students whenever they can successfully compete at the same level as the large and mostly private schools that typically have made up the majority of the schools competing in the Economic Challenge. I am a firm believer in the need to teach students economics concepts. . . . . the Econ Challenge is in my opinion a vital part of my self-evaluation of how well I am doing at providing a relevant economics course for my students. The Economics Challenge provides my students, who are leaders in the classroom, an opportunity to display their academic prowess. This program is too important to lose. I encourage all parties who have an opportunity to contribute to the revival and future success of this program to step up and ensure that economics education remains a strong part of all Oregon students' education.
Active sign ups will be available starting Jan 2019. To learn more about this competition, visit our web site; www.econoregon.org<http://www.econoregon.org> or contact Jesse Kurtz-Nicholl at; jessekn at gmail.com<mailto:jessekn at gmail.com> or contact at econoregon.org<mailto:contact at econoregon.org>
5. Election Season Nears-What Public employees Can and Cannot Do
For some of you this will be a familiar message, but it is an important one worth repeating.
As we have entered election season, we need to be mindful of what we, as public employees (yes, teachers and other school employees are public employees), can and cannot do during work hours. ORS 260.432 states that public employees may not, while on the job during working hours, promote or oppose election petitions, candidates, political committees or ballot measures.
Prohibited Activities During Working Hours
During working hours, employees may not:
Prepare or distribute written material, post website information, transmit emails, or make a presentation that advocates a campaign-related position.
Produce or distribute a news release or letter announcing an elected official's candidacy.
Make outgoing calls to schedule or organize campaign events or other political activity on behalf of an elected official or political committee.
Direct other public employees to participate in political activities, when in the role of a supervisor.
Prepare or give recommendations to a governing body urging which way to vote on a resolution that advocates a political position.
Allowable Activities During Working Hours
During working hours, employees may:
Prepare and distribute impartial written material or make an impartialpresentation that discusses election subjects.
Impartially advise employees about possible impacts of a measure.
Address election-related issues, in a factual and impartial manner, if such activity is legitimately within the scope of the employee's normal duties.
Prepare neutral, factual information for a governing body to use in determining what position to take on an issue.
As a public employee, on your own off-duty time, you may participate in any lawful political activity. However, you cannot use state-owned equipment during participation.
During business hours and while representing Oregon state government, we are accountable to the citizens of Oregon, and we must remain impartial on all ballot measures and other campaign-related issues. If you have any questions, please contact your agency's Human Resources office.
For a full list of prohibited and allowable activities during work hours, please see the Secretary of State's ORS 260.432 Quick Reference<https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/260.432_quickref.pdf> and/or its manual on Restrictions on Political Campaigning by Public Employees<http://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/restrictions.pdf>.
It is also important to keep in mind that public school classrooms should be politically neutral. Bulletin boards, displays, and activities should not be restricted to single candidates, political parties, or ideologies. "Balance" and "inclusiveness" should be what students experience.
6. Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center Events and Resources
Minoru Yasui Essay Contest
The 2019 Minoru Yasui Essay Contest provides Oregon's middle and high school students the opportunity to address contemporary civil rights and social justice issues and the actions they have taken or can take to promote justice. They are asked to also learn about Minoru Yasui, an Oregon attorney who challenged the legality of travel restrictions and curfews established against West Coast Japanese Americans during World War II. Yasui took his test case to the U.S. Supreme Court. In November 2015, President Obama bestowed upon him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award given in the U.S. In February 2016, the Oregon Legislature unanimously voted to designate March 28 of each year as Minoru Yasui Day.
We hope you will encourage your students to participate in this essay contest as they explore their potential as active community members and learn about our nation's history and civil rights leaders. For more information about the essay contest, the writing prompt, and resources materials, visit the Education page at our website, www.oregonnikkei.org<http://www.oregonnikkei.org>.
OshuNippo: Artifacts from Portland's Japanese Language Newspaper
The OshuNippo (Oregon Daily News), was a Japanese language newspaper printed in Portland's Japantown from 1906 to 1951. It ceased publication in 1941 and resumed publication when its editor returned to Portland after WWII ended. This exhibit provides translations of the paper and offers a unique view of life in Portland during the first half of the 20th century This project is supported in part by a grant from the Oregon Heritage Commission and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The Oshu Nippo translation project will be on view from August 10th-November 4th, 2018.
Teachers who are interested in bringing their students to the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center in the coming year can visit the center and meet with the Education Manager to talk about how we can best customize a tour for your class. There is no admission charge for this Preview Visit. Call the center at 503-224-1458 or email the Education Manager at info at oregonnikkei.org<mailto:info at oregonnikkei.org> to schedule a visit.
Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, 121 NW 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
7. Oregon State Capitol Virtual Tour Featured on Oregon Heritage Exchange
There is a new way to experience a visit to the Oregon State Capitol. Through a 360-degree virtual tour<https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/capitolhistorygateway>, visitors are now able to explore the Capitol through the internet, without leaving the comforts of home. Learn more about the tour by reading the post on the Oregon Heritage Exchange blog<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2018/08/15/a-new-way-to-experience-the-state-capitol/>.
8. Oregon Council on Economics Education Announces Stock Market Game
Registration is now open for the Fall or Year-Long Stock Market Game session. Need a refresher? Register for a Teacher Prep session and receive access to the Teacher Support Center and a student trading portfolio.
Year Long Competitive Session:
September 14 - April 18 (registration is on going throughout the year)
Fall Competitive Session
October 1 - December 7 Fall competitive session
Fall Enrichment Session
October 22 - February 8
There is no cost to you, your students or school district for participating in the Stock Market Game. For information on Webinars for the Stock Market Game, go to http://econoregon.org/. To register please go to https://www.stockmarketgame.org/. Questions? Please contact OR Council on Economic Education at Contact at econoregon.org<mailto:Contact at econoregon.org>.
9. Seeking Interested Teachers and Schools for Portland Urban Debate League
A new nonprofit, the Portland Urban Debate League, intends to launch in the Portland Metro area in school year 2019-2020. The League will support policy debate teams at area high schools and host weekend tournaments throughout the year. Modeled on the nearly 30 similar leagues operating around the nation, the League will prioritize schools with historically underserved student population but will also be open to all public schools. Learn more at http://www.portlanddebate.org/. They are currently working to secure their participant schools for the first year of the League and compensated teacher coaches will be central to their success. If you are interested in getting involved or learning more, please contact Jake Weigler at jake at portlanddebate.org<mailto:jake at portlanddebate.org>
10. Classroom Law Project Events and Resources
We the People Book Club<https://classroomlaw.org/professional-development/book-club/>
There are six Book Club meetings per school year, usually with five books and 1 film event. Each book matches with one of the six We the People units as a way to guide connections and conversations (use of We the People in your classroom is not required). Books are picked with an eye towards feeding teachers' brains and having adult conversation (not necessarily for use in the classroom).
Mini-Mock<https://classroomlaw.org/product/mini-mock-mult-co-courthouse/>
Friday, November 16, 2018
"Mini-Mock" is a friendly, non-scored practice run for High School Mock Trial teams. Mini-Mock gives teams a chance to practice their courtroom moves with a different case from the main competition case of the year. Students receive feedback from judges and get a feel for how they work together as a team in the trial environment. Currently, the main Mini-Mock is held at the Multnomah County Courthouse in downtown Portland.
Courthouse Tours<https://classroomlaw.org/student-programs/courthouse-tours/>
Your students will see the law come alive during a CLP Courthouse Tour! Your day begins in one of the lovely courtrooms at the historic Gus Solomon Federal Courthouse, where your guide will orient you on what to expect from the tour. You will then watch hearings, trials, and other courtroom drama at both the Justice Center and the Multnomah County Circuit Court. Nothing can come close to the real-life interactions students will observe between judges, attorneys, and their clients in these courthouses. The Courthouse Tour will provide you and your students with topics to discuss long after this exciting field trip to downtown Portland.
For more information and to register for all events, please check out the new website at www.classroomlaw.org<http://www.classroomlaw.org>.
11. The Oregon Journal of the Social Studies: New Issue Online the First Week of October
The Oregon Journal of the Social Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal sponsored by the Oregon Council for the Social Studies. The new and past issues of social studies articles and lesson plans are free to access at the following link: https://sites.google.com/site/oregoncouncilforsocialstudies/O-J-S-S/o-j-s-s-issues.
12. Oregon Historical Society Events and Resources
Genealogy workshops
Have you started digging into your family tree? Would like to have a project where students learn more about genealogy? The OHS Library will make digging up the past fun! OHS fall workshops are led by genealogist Hannah Z. Allan in the Hatfield Room of the Oregon Historical Society from 10am-12pm and cost $20 ($15 for OHS members).
Top 6 Go-To Genealogy Websites, Saturday, November 17, 2018
There are hundreds of awesome genealogy websites and services on the web, but there are six main sites to effectively master and use on a regular basis. Come learn how to use these websites separately and in combination to discover your genealogy treasures. Register Now<https://t.e2ma.net/click/jp2z1b/7jqdog/7vjcsy>
OHS Digital Collections
Archivists add new photographs, oral histories, and manuscripts to OHS Digital Collections each week - we now have over 17,000 items available! Some recently added content includes:
Anoral history interview with author Ursula Le Guin<https://t.e2ma.net/click/jp2z1b/7jqdog/j9lcsy>
A new subseries of photographs of the Oregon coast<https://t.e2ma.net/click/jp2z1b/7jqdog/z1mcsy>
This incredible shot of the St. Johns Bridge under construction<https://t.e2ma.net/click/jp2z1b/7jqdog/funcsy> from the Oregon Journal collection.
A photograph of then Vice President Calvin Coolidge breaking ground on the Teddy Roosevelt statue<https://t.e2ma.net/click/jp2z1b/7jqdog/vmocsy> in Portland's South Park Blocks.
Start exploring at digitalcollections.ohs.org<https://t.e2ma.net/click/jp2z1b/7jqdog/bfpcsy>
Current Exhibit:Frames Per Second: Selections from the OHS 16mm News Film Collection, 1969-1981
The prints in this exhibit are scans from the KOIN and KPTV 16mm news film collections held in the Research Library. Every three frames of 16mm film represents 1/8 of a second - or just faster than the blink of an eye.
In 2014, OHS film archivists pulled approximately two hours of this footage for the Oregon Experience program "Lift Ev'ry Voice" - a co-production between OHS and Oregon Public Broadcasting. In a film archive, a "pull" refers to a single footage request, usually around a specific topic, that first requires research in to what might exist in the collection. The available stories are then physically located, pulled, and spliced (taped) together onto larger reels around that one subject. For this pull, relating broadly to civil rights and the African American experience in Portland, only a small portion of the footage made the final edit of the documentary.
View the exhibit now through January 13.<https://t.e2ma.net/click/jp2z1b/7jqdog/r7pcsy>
13. YouTube Channels with Strong Educational Content
"I've long had a complicated relationship with screen time with my young sons," says Michael Petrilli in this Education Gadfly article, "but have come to see its benefits, especially if the focus is on quality over quantity." Petrilli worked with colleagues at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute to compile a list of YouTube channels that he believes provide high-quality content for young people:
History and geography:
Crash Coursehttps://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse - Created by Hank and John Green (the Vlogbrothers), this channel has 48 U.S. history videos, 72 in world history, and 50 on U.S. government and politics. Each video is 10-15 minutes long with a spoken narrative about the topic, with humor and animations.
Extra Credits Extra History
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhyKYa0YJ_5Aq7g4bil7bnGi0A8gTsawu - This channel has over 200 videos across a wide range of world history, accompanied by cute animations. The emphasis is on military conflicts.
The Great War
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar - More than 200 ten-minute videos take an in-depth look at World War I from every angle, one week at a time. There's video footage, maps, and informed narration.
Geography Now
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmPgObSUPw1HL2lq6H4ffA - Paul Barbado is working his way through the world's countries in alphabetical order (he's up to the M's), each one with a 15-20-minute video that's like an encyclopedia entry with humor and silly graphics.
14. Current Events Weekly Offers Free Trial
Current Events Weekly offers a convenient way for teachers to include current events in their lesson planning and create a dynamic activity in their classroom.
Published every Wednesday between late August and early June, Current Events Weekly is available in two versions - Print and Online. ThePrint Edition is published as an Adobe PDF document that you can download and print out. Each page focuses on one category and contains all the questions and answers for that category. The Online Edition is a web page that lets you display questions and answers interactively in class using a computer and projector.
Both have 80 questions grouped into eight categories covering all aspects of current events, from national and foreign affairs to sports, science and the entertainment world.
To try the game for FREE for Semester 1 (Aug. 29-Jan. 30), go to http://www.currenteventsweekly.com/subscriptionform.aspx. Put "OSS" in the Comments section.
15. Echoes & Reflections Resources
The events in Charlottesville a year ago awakened many to the presence and persistence of hatred, racism, and antisemitism in our country. As you return to the classroom, engage with students on how incidents of hate continue to impact our society. The following resources support you in these important conversations and help your students consider their roles in ensuring a more peaceful future.
Read the latest blog<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZrsbZPp455tcokOpRAFt74jEshxuotu-ZzYAsHc6RgUBO9dXq7svTQ62zj1--eOqAzf12xa0NjuUP2vQHE17r6IMYpXPDwgTpkvZMy5IldGp8pySDpKLPZzYZGSod8dOXH6FNftcINkWvZSp1BMx7PScxfFJEuij1le9XYEn8mYkKvWAbLjQDYqk7_Ltkf-vElz_j9XDvpJpIL9ON9yOxYDNl1xQg3qBZSy9Bh8QS_pkfNPN9Co5a1cEnruV275-139wN4QeAOZziGtjXo0Jcw==&c=DGxBiT_clOwfKSG8VTiidPh5UbPeIJ6gzu6Z47r_mDXNbZLHfpLKvg==&ch=pGfk5_ViD_E2PxWwG_xyNV7B9DzWbOrvGck4ukWY-j0Yt2nsmCkM5A==>by Jennifer Goss, Echoes & Reflections facilitator and classroom teacher based in Virginia, who reflects on the importance of Holocaust education following the events in Charlottesville.
NEW RESOURCE! Inspire students with images and stories from those impacted by the events of the Holocaust. The classroom poster series highlights voices from this history. Offered at no cost, order here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZrsbZPp455tcokOpRAFt74jEshxuotu-ZzYAsHc6RgUBO9dXq7svTV-r4co5cbKEOs9i0hWn7rjUF5tZz7XjHbWJvQ69m2u0DR5ZRwVDNVpD5ShZyLrqXtW0iCg4A0vwX84mJMfbyRXr0h3yxoQ4guLslsZOt4NG4uCjBCCELamRw7LnAbOboeAVdOWGGly7&c=DGxBiT_clOwfKSG8VTiidPh5UbPeIJ6gzu6Z47r_mDXNbZLHfpLKvg==&ch=pGfk5_ViD_E2PxWwG_xyNV7B9DzWbOrvGck4ukWY-j0Yt2nsmCkM5A==>
Explore the Video Toolbox on Antisemitism that explains the historical context of racial antisemitic ideology and provides a framework to teach this subject. Learn more<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZrsbZPp455tcokOpRAFt74jEshxuotu-ZzYAsHc6RgUBO9dXq7svTQ62zj1--eOqsx5D_WGQ_8wCBAbZODRgZDL1R3jDVCLFSqSM1MSy7rjbn1MJvfYn3t5ov6cb5arI771RjqleaRYkHt88czrb2g_jlhSY0gmqJa5d8rcqhq5S0DBGaGltq--T2jGZawr5&c=DGxBiT_clOwfKSG8VTiidPh5UbPeIJ6gzu6Z47r_mDXNbZLHfpLKvg==&ch=pGfk5_ViD_E2PxWwG_xyNV7B9DzWbOrvGck4ukWY-j0Yt2nsmCkM5A==>
Help students consider what it means to be an ally in the face of antisemitism using our "Take Action: Scenarios for Discussion" handout. Learn more<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZrsbZPp455tcokOpRAFt74jEshxuotu-ZzYAsHc6RgUBO9dXq7svTQ62zj1--eOqwxQlB3r-GBFAMV9bmhVIUUP78CY-3cssnr5ueRp7qnc4LV4C5qsbjrbzzsWuQuHBJw7hFI2td_FkW-gU8yrpe6nLLvDt76OxaLZU7qp83BGldwm-COIHB8FdjE2WzdjRko5qzghuYU_40z4mSABoThof2cU6RD8dThNJd4hutXTzMH4SkHJ-UjcPYMsig6h2nDAudV6zuJ0qoC1yNSniZ606FRwAAF01iy_aaIdklGRaA4zm4Bi8QCoXmTOoUkaJUeIUgv4xA9yuIvxnas0nIvmY-PIKzoNhG5xi0AY87Not2-Wr67fbpQ==&c=DGxBiT_clOwfKSG8VTiidPh5UbPeIJ6gzu6Z47r_mDXNbZLHfpLKvg==&ch=pGfk5_ViD_E2PxWwG_xyNV7B9DzWbOrvGck4ukWY-j0Yt2nsmCkM5A==>
16. Tips for teaching history to middle-schoolers<http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/knseCiyooYqVcQxofDwmfcfCZlgy?format=multipart>
Teaching history to today's middle-school students can be challenging for educators, partly because of generational differences, writes John Scudder, director of Title I programs in an Arizona district. In this commentary, he offers tips to engage students, including helping them understand why they are learning history and making it relevant to them.
Education Week (tiered subscription model)<http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/knseCiyooYqVcQxofDwmfcfCZlgy?format=multipart>
17. Facing History and Ourselves Resources
Incorporating Current Events Into the Classroom: Students study history because it informs the present. You are encouraged to bring current events into the classroom. Facing History is providing new resources to help you connect current events to your curriculum with discussion strategies ensuring thoughtful conversations. Check out the new current events webpage<https://info.facinghistory.org/e1t/c/*N5dQyrB4VwgMW6pTXqY1CVkcD0/*W2nXj9B2r8Z8dW2x1-mZ4WhGN00/5/f18dQhb0SbTK8YHrDTW6yJRV02YX2vjW7NYq1v76hJqcW74C5Sk2zHMlpW5tsJhd3Cf8rdW4tfZFk2J0sKXW3srYjb4DvsPpW2-FxnX41TfYjW1FcTHp7mHF3-W7sTjsd2Qy-dfW7p9n7w30bYTHW7z31-97x2DfxW1Fn1xG31PGRpW7xR9_s2Vjhb0W5bPQ0k7v4x2tW2_mDvp7lYt77W2SwqXg34jbDkW1zT8Hz3YGd8kW5Wd0bF5-2sjBW7ZzDyK7GLjPjW2KrqTC5T0-qyW7CTfTJ1wfsVWW6qzbcZ7WGhPbW68Z_Pd7vS0RsW71hycC80vn4XW22dNq01DdbL0W6BqRLt67ST1vW7XQMLX88v89SW7b5xxZ1mBP9lW83BJL91D6mdRW7k0PxP1SYk33W85DjDP80dW6ZW42ktnR8Zs-RGVcWbVf4Wpz-0VSM26M6W4B9YW2wD-3K4FLJj0W52TFHw30PJFLW1Bbf-n5hfR42W8kHSqq6RlFJRW8tM2KP4LS0gzW2XJPVr8T7FfpW79LLh14lxPBBW3y19vM3wMXFCTfY2K1Gv2sM103>, created after careful research with teachers. You'll find tools to help navigate your way in a controversial 24/7 news cycle, as well as a form to sign up for email updates when new teaching ideas and lessons are posted.
Expanding How We Think About and Confront White Supremacy: On September 24, Facing History will lead a webinar titled After Charlottesville: How Uncomfortable Conversations Can Overcome Hate<https://info.facinghistory.org/e1t/c/*N5dQyrB4VwgMW6pTXqY1CVkcD0/*W6WDn2k2J7LTpVh95s41Ty7G-0/5/f18dQhb0S1Wd7BfGH_VWn-xY5VRw7gW53yL0H4NNXMrW17V2N04VYKSjW4kdP8d3Qy5_8W4yVqYl2VB9NrW7ttkbJ8kbGD4VfWDWH8QMQMYW2fhGR07QtfxDW6ztwGX16WqK3W5w_t2K9395GwW4rKMtd6yDq2hW3vQ4Dx4lB5MkN6ZHg28GPjDjW5-ktFQ6CXf9mW1RKZdy62GPsPVgBVlD5nzy7LW5rSTgD3VGQlFW8PGFVM2tQqc0W3H5qKV4_sPmQW1l88km3vfRl9W6jD5yH5CjgXTW2HyS4H5Z0SLZVXq-SW1mjZVHW1f76DF66T4mHW8Nf7sZ2L37QRW2765J-4xLxT9W3RN7_T4pmbxLN8p_2tRvBx0HW6339mg4J7RN5W93Qdpp3sgW4xW2TLGqG1jg45DW21MbqJ6DgQHNW9lnfJ382QtB5W2f-K5y8YSHCQW8xCbWc8G3kHGW6HFkZ21l4330W2f6bnz6m_FksW5fbb1s339KFnW39lRJ86JjTfMW8YGwmW4QKN1cW2XhLDZ8r4sL6W67mkqq81s_ycW7VWw1H64_FLbW4bdfn82x3BrbW2RYZ388G8dC2N8V7wT3rmTYmW2hyxwX9k12QbW5GqS642dltxDW8hvkNN3pnWZNW556srH83s0n4N2KmV8b6jBK9f1vcmvj03>to discuss the aftermath of Charlottesville and the important influence tough conversations can have on fighting bigotry. Co-hosted with the American Federation of Teachers, the webinar will include Eli Saslow, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist, being released in September.
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Schindler's List: To commemorate the anniversary of Schindler's List, Facing History is updating its Guide to Teaching the movie<https://info.facinghistory.org/e1t/c/*N5dQyrB4VwgMW6pTXqY1CVkcD0/*W8_Kdhz4Vq5HNW91VbVV1mRyB80/5/f18dQhb0S41b6_rzZVM1xQbwQtNyXW75C9xK1gl7jVW8W78wv1pVYrVW3fP4dH1LGCb9W92qNTZ8tK_7tW3SR3gb1kbl1-N7-fPGcwdS33W59Pv3s2MMd4JW18FpXK7KypPRV77mKX3x9_HwW5fHh6v49c8JHN1wwrW2DpZ_qW57ybSq1Dz8bgW3-H6YB3hS6VrW1N7hNY7vYjygW6mrszb3CTxBrW62-Rqj71xG2sW3xz5p74sqd2VW5N_Z3c4-qZZHW3WRl641G5VT5N4YvG7R5_m5gW8nt7NG5dlGYSW6N6XFj8ZW7nRW78ZK5X744ZV7W1y6jfR7NTxkLW8C54Ts2YztJwW3RfKYW3cmvR1W3fdBPC3F--MJW1d1p-J7KLYZyW4SCqY41l7ByvW6RbPvD6j_BW-W8zqQHn2K1LknW63cwzb7GLHk_W8stZ_-2CdSLdVCXKN-8phZmpW3Wx0-F7BBwltW7FyGHT7P3pxnW1wLW0F34Y4KLW2Vtx6T1RKMQ2W93pXKQ3mxgshVzDFZx5gXwbLW65vjhy9jMrY_W4n8cWB82zD4YW88-y0c6Rt3zhW8Jd1f_7_7wgbN2y5BZgq5s3mf68w7PC03>, and partnering with USC Shoah to offer viewing and professional learning opportunities. In addition, they released a new teaching tool for Holocaust and Human Behavior offering educators 23 lessons in a digital framework for teaching the Holocaust in a way that is both engaging and emotionally appropriate for students. Check out the new resource here<https://info.facinghistory.org/e1t/c/*N5dQyrB4VwgMW6pTXqY1CVkcD0/*N91W8KMm15bLW7s64sQ32PC800/5/f18dQhb0S1Wd2RhFmhTvYtz2KgMDNW300HBq500w0PW6Gwrr23VRBr7W8-z5cg1VXj29W5kJhKT3LXQ2ZW5Hh5mk4_qf--W5K1lQP9fd0xVW65Q7bz8BGQdcW92c1ZS7VcxL3W2Z7KRY2Xp5NhW3F9ZQw69FR5BW3cZhsF5ZfJxtW16vLlj5zXPMHW3nLjzx46dDtBW8JH0601yjJ-HN5KlpCzCvkm7W8VPtb05nD6QbW6j7q7863NGgHW5bfmPc5P_S9lW7Mldlp3Mn9ndW56s0SL2VcgZqV8ZQm09hKxhnW7ffVG72v9SBWW4C9-MS3L1ng7W19zPVL32R0ZkW7HhlC63yCmj8W5VvrvX4yfVGTW4xdc1b4Pj2xKW1SQCgf6VzXmfW7n2JJz7TV0wBW1fSV7H8tpYjxW41SbHw8m0tBpW3r3z-t7wRqchW6g0Yl44x8sPNW5g1Yhv5tBcglW28DPVQ312P1sVY6K5G5zvHzLW1tjsYc8H748ZW7MFkdL43wd1yW7DcnjC2v-QVmW3xvrw34TV0FTW5NSvqh78cD9dW7SMtJm9708dZW8wRdTc1_24DtW5Sb1pc5X18qmW6KHqcL3_BfvkW3plYc45n7VFZ111>.
18. ODE Resources (in every issue)
Social Sciences Standards (adopted May 17, 2018) https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/standards/socialsciences/Documents/Adopted%20Oregon%20K-12%20Social%20Sciences%20Standards%205.18.pdf.
Social Sciences Performance Standards: http://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/assessment/Pages/Social-Sciences.aspx
Common Core State Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects:
http://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/standards/socialsciences/Pages/Standards.aspx
Social Science Analysis Scoring Guide:http://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/assessment/Pages/Social-Sciences.aspx
State Adopted Instructional Materials for Social Sciences:http://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/teachingcontent/instructional-materials/Pages/default.aspx.
Contact the State Specialists:
Curriculum Specialist TBD
Tony Bertrand, Assessment Specialist; 503-947-5830; tony.bertrand at ode.state.or.us<mailto:tony.bertrand at ode.state.or.us>
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Office of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
503-947-5830
tony.bertrand at state.or.us | www.oregon.gov/ode
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