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Project Archives
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American History 1
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Affiliated Projects
Project Director:
Miriam Hutchins
Sonoma State University
Rachel Carson Hall 10A
Rohnert Park, California 94928
(707) 664-2409
hutchinm@sonoma.edu
About Us
The North Bay International Studies Project is a grant- funded, statewide subject- matter project that provides pedagogical and curriculum resources in both History/Social Science and International Studies to the University and K-12 educational community. It is one of the seven sites of the California International Studies Project (CISP) and a member of the Redwood Professional Development Consortium (RPDC).
The Project offers workshops, seminars, lectures, and summer institutes aligned with the California State Standards for History/Social Science, including content programs in International Studies, World and American History, teaching methodologies, and leadership development. All teachers participating in NBISP programs examine both what constitutes best classroom practice in History/Social Science and the multifaceted roles in which teachers are engaged as facilitators of learning, researchers, and professionals. NBISP programs are also open to student teachers.
Compassionate Journalism: From the 1930s to Today - May 12, 2009
Jimmie Briggs, is a former reporter with LIFE magazine, is a New York based writer, teacher, and freelance journalist. Over the last decade, he has focused professionally on child soldiers and the lives of war effected children. In 2005 he published "Innocents Lost: When Child Soldiers Go To War." He is a National Magazine Award Journalist and recipient of many honors.
"Compassionate journalism" emerged through the work of WPA/FSA and artists such as Gordon Parks, James Agee, and Dorothea Lange. It led to documentary work that highlighted a social justice tone in the 80s and 90s. Jimmie Briggs will host a slide-show discussion of photographers from the 1930’s to today including his own work on child soldiers.
The Sonoma County NCTA Seminar on East Asia - June 23 to June 27
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The National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) is pleased to announce the 2009 Sonoma County NCTA Seminar on East Asia. This 34-hour seminar offers middle and high school teachers the opportunity to engage in study, analysis, and discussion
of new scholarship related to Chinese & Japanese history, geography and culture. Seminar content is tied to state and national standards in history and geography.
This seminar is open to middle and high school world geography, world history, art, and world literature teachers currently teaching courses that include the study of China and/or Japan. Participation is limited to 18.
Click here for more information
or
Click here to download 2009 Flyer
Korean History & Culture/Korean American Experience - August 3-7
The North Bay International Studies Project is pleased to announce that the Fifth Annual Seminar for K-12 Educators will be held at the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles in August of 2009.
This five-day seminar offers a unique opportunity to learn about Korea's history and rich culture, the Korean-American experience, and provides outstanding resources and lessons. Participants learn from prominent scholars, view engaging and informative films, explore Koreatown (savoring food from one of its best restaurants), visit a Buddhist temple, view exquisite art, hear the unique sounds of Korean music (with a lesson on the Chango drum), observe traditional dances and tea ceremony, learn the theory and experience the practice of martial arts, and create art that reflects ancient tradition. The program also includes daily breakfast/lunch, parking, books, lessons, DVDs, and a guarantee of a good time!.
Click here to download seminar information flyer
Click here to download seminar application
Click here to download seminar schedule draft
Find more information at the Korean Academy website at: www.KoreaAcademy.org
Teaching American History Projects
The North Bay International Studies Project is proud to be in partnership with the Teaching American History grant. This project is designed to deliver a program of professional development and training in American history content to all participating teachers.
It is designed to provide quality instruction for participating teachers over the three-year long grant period and to foster a lasting support network for those teachers. Currently there are two active TAH projects being sponsored.
Teaching American History 3
- Mendocino -
The three-year long Mendocino County Teaching American History Project (2007-2009) is targeted for secondary teachers of history and government in Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino Counties. They have participated in summer institutes, Saturday meetings, and held workshops at Fort Ross, the Grace Hudson Museum, the National Archives, and Angel Island. This summer they are visiting Washington, D.C. as part of their two-week summer institute. They have also generated a valuable teaching resource library that is available on their website.
Click here to visit the Mendocino TAH 3 website.
Teaching American History 4
- Petaluma City Schools -
The Petaluma Teaching American History Project is the newest of the three-year projects and targeted primarily for 5th Grade teachers teaching U.S. History. They will also participate in summer institutes and Saturday meetings. A trip to the Boston, Lexington, Concord, and Philadelphia is planned for the third year. They are also in the process of generating a valuable teaching resource library that will be available at their website. For more information on this, the newest Teaching American History project, visit their website below.
Click here to visit the Teaching American History 4 website.
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