C-GEO Workshops
Using Primary Sources to Teach Ethnic Studies and Black Histories & Geographies
Space is still available in the 3 free remaining workshops on Using Primary Sources to Teach Ethnic Studies and Black Histories & Geographies across the state for Oregon teachers. The workshops will be at the following locations and on the following dates (note: you should apply for only one location, as all workshops will follow the same format with some local elements).
There is still time to apply for Lincoln City workshop!
February 4, 2023 – Lincoln City, Oregon (location: North Lincoln County Historical Museum)
April 8, 2023 – Medford, Oregon (locations: Southern Oregon Historical Society & Jackson Co. Public Library)
June 17 or 24, 2023 – Bend, Oregon (location: High Desert Museum)
Participants must be Oregon K-12 educators. Each workshop will explore BIPOC histories and geographies, the new Oregon ethnic studies standards, and techniques and discussions for teachers on multiple perspectives in analyzing primary sources. Additionally, participants will be book chapter reviewers for an upcoming E-book of Black Histories and Geography lessons and activities for classroom use that will be freely available for educators.
Space is limited to 30 participants in each workshop. The application deadline for the Lincoln City workshop has been extended to January 14th. Medford and Bend workshops application deadlines are extended to February 28th.