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This site provides
information on programs and activities related to continuing
the legacy of Cesar Chavez. Extensive on-line resources are
provided as well as lesson plans, primary source materials,
and a Speakers’ Bureau. They are located on Brand Boulevard in
Glendale, CA.
Link:
www.chavezfoundation.org |
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Provides
information about collections, exhibits, events which are
organized by the museum as well as primary source document,
model lesson plans, and speakers. Located in downtown Los
Angeles.
Link:
www.janm.org |
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Armenian-American grassroots political
organization. They can provide speakers and resources upon
request. For teachers’ curriculum guides and primary source
materials go to
www.teachgenocide.org
Link:
www.ebusolutions.com/anca |
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National best-selling author of
Still
Life With Rice and Absence of Sun. Ms. Lee tours
the country speaking about her experiences and those of other
Korean-Americans. Ms. Lee was a featured speaker in The
Teaching American History Grant’s evening
colloquium series. For local Korean Cultural Center, go to
www.kccla.org
Link:
www.asianamerican.net/bios/Lee-Helie.html |
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Local Historical
landmark which houses collections of various Asian art. Great
local resource for teachers and students. Located in Pasadena,
CA
Link:
www.pacificasiamuseum.org |
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Largest learned society devoted to the study of American history.
Promotes excellence in the scholarship, teaching, and presentation
of American history, and encourages wide discussions of historical
questions and equitable treatment of all practitioners of history
(Conferences, publications, and resources, etc.)
Link:
www.oah.org
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The
largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies
education. Engages and supports educators in strengthening and
advocating social studies. Organized into a network of more than 110
affiliated state, local, and regional councils and associated
groups, the NCSS membership represents k-12 classroom teachers,
college and university faculty members, curriculum designers and
specialists, social studies supervisors, and leaders in the various
disciplines that constitute the social studies. (Conferences,
publications and resources, etc.)
Link:
www.ncss.org
For California State Council: www.ccss.org
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The NCHE
is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting the importance of
history in school and society.
Link:
www.history.org/nche
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Provides
resources and standards-based lessons. Includes Social Science
Framework, Content Standards, and Blueprints for Standardized tests
for 8, 10, 11th as well as opportunities for dialogue on
line with teachers
Link:
http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/
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*Warehouse of educational resources located in Culver City, CA. They
offer high-quality supplementary learning materials including books,
CD-ROMs, DVD, software, charts, maps, etc. Teachers can also find
sample lessons and an extensive list of related links to other
websites.
Link:
www.socialstudies.com |
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National
educational and professional development organization whose
mission is to engage teachers and students of diverse
backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and
anti-Semitism in order to promote the development of a more
humane and informed citizenry. (Workshops, Institutes, online
discussions, publications and resources)
Link:
www.facinghistory.org |
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Professional Development and materials to reach all learners in the
diverse classroom-uses research-based teaching methods developed by
teachers (Extensive resources, including simulations,
transparencies, binders, and textbooks, etc. and trainers
available).
www.historyalive.com
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