May 2023
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success. Learn more HERE.
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May is Jewish American Heritage Month. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Jewish Americans who helped form the fabric of American history, culture and society. Learn more HERE.
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July 21 - Live
Join the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, August 5, 2023 to explore American Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma. Dr. Farina King will speak from 10-11:30 am followed by a break for lunch on your own. Mallory Covington will present from 12:30-2:00 pm and a special session for educators will be presented from 2:00-3:30 pm. Presentations are open to researchers, students, and educators. The workshop will be presented in person at the Oklahoma History Center and virtually via Teams. There is no charge, but registration is required. Those attending virtually will receive a confirmation email with link prior to the event. Register here.
August 3, 2023 - 10AM-4:30PM Central - One of the largest virtual PD events for PK-12th Social Studies teachers. The keynote and breakout presentations for this FREE conference will explore assessing historical thinking, contextualizing historical & current events, exploring inquiry, bridging content with literacy skills, and more. Click here for more information and to register.
The Oklahoma History Center now offers a transportation grant to help bring students to one of their partnering institutions in Oklahoma. Partnering institutions include: Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa, Greenwood Rising in Tulsa, Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum in Oklahoma City, and the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Make plans now for the 2023-24 school year. More information can be found here and please contact education@history.ok.gov for questions.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education is excited to announce the publication of the new Oklahoma Curriculum Framework for Personal Financial Literacy on June 1, 2023.
The curriculum frameworks provide a detailed breakdown of the intent of each of the objectives in the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Personal Financial Literacy as well as examples of what teachers may do to support students with those objectives and what students may be doing if they are achieving those objectives. The curriculum frameworks also identify key concepts and common misunderstandings associated with each objective and provide sample lesson ideas, inquiry-based tasks, and instructional resources to support teaching and learning in the personal financial literacy classroom.
Old West Buffalo Company offers an up-close bison experience for students. They have created a safe way for guests to hand-feed and interact with bison from the safety of a large covered deck.
The Buffalo Encounter begins with an original short film projected onto a large screen in the Old West Theater. During this 12 minute film, students will get an overview of the 200,000 year history of the bison with a primary focus on their epic tale of survival during the late 1800’s. The film takes students from prehistoric times when bison latifrons crossed the Bering strait from Asia into what is now North America. It explains how they survived the Ice Age and several multi-century droughts. It also details the main factors involved in their near-extinction, showcasing six key individuals who endeavored to save them.
After the film, students spend about 30 minutes with the bison herd and have the opportunity to hand feed them. During this time they talk about the many unique things about bison and students have the chance to ask questions. After a trip to the hand-washing station, they spend time in the Bison Hall of Fame where they take a deeper dive into the passion of the people who were determined to save the bison from extinction.
The Buffalo Encounter lasts about one hour and can be extended to 90 minutes if students bring a brown bag lunch. If you would like more information about student group tours, please contact Old West Buffalo Company at 918-895-0788 or fill out the contact form on their website at oldwestbuffalo.com.
They are located right on US Highway 60 just 5 minutes west of Pawhuska.
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