November OSPI OER Newsletter

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 11/17/2022 12:28 PM PST

National Native American Heritage Month

This month we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the enormous contributions of America's first peoples.

Below are three resources to explore that can be part of your classroom activities.

Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State
These instructional materials have been developed by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in partnership with the Federally Recognized Tribes in Washington State. The K-12 resources use an inquiry, place-based, and integrated approach. Washington requires the Since Time Immemorial resources or other tribally-developed curriculum be taught in all schools.

Food and Culture of Pacific Northwest Natives
This online lesson from Native Knowledge 360°, National Museum of the American Indian - Smithsonian Institution, provides perspectives from Native American community members, images, objects, and other sources to help students and teachers understand the efforts of Native Nations of the Pacific Northwest to protect and sustain salmon, water, and homelands.

Native American Stories Science Connections
All the stories in this collection are read by Roger Fernandes of the Lower Elwa Klallam tribe. Mr. Fernandes has been given permission by the tribes to tell these stories. This resource provides a current Washington science standards alignment and possible lesson suggestions on how these stories can be incorporated into the classroom.

2022-2023 OSPI OER Project Grantees

This school year, OSPI's OER Project issued grants (FP 13 & 730) to organizations to develop standards-aligned, high-quality instructional materials that can be added to the Washington OER Hub’s growing digital library of free educational resources.

We are thrilled to work with each of the following grant recipients:

Consumer Education and Training Services (CENTS) | Spanish language Version of Don’t Get Debt Slapped
Eastside Preparatory School | Sexual Violence and Sex Trafficking in the 21st Century
Educurious | Washington State History Project
Lake Washington School District | Japanese and Spanish Thematic Curriculum
Language Learning Center – University of Washington | ASL Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Career Opportunities
San Juan Island School District | Enhancing Students’ Postsecondary Outcomes through Curriculum Adaptation
Society of Health and Physical Educators-- SHAPE Washington | Adapted Physical Education
Special Education Technology Center - Central Washington University | Unlocking Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities
Walla Walla Public Schools | Nuclear Chemistry in Washington
World Affairs Council – Seattle | Heritage Language Global Competence Portfolio Project

Click here for more information about the projects.

Resource Recommendations from Washington Educators

Each month we will provide several recommended materials that teachers, educators, or parents may find helpful.

Take a moment to review these suggested resources from Washington OER Hub members:

Grades PreK-4
Math Choice Boards (Fall Edition) | OSPI

Choice boards challenge the idea that math has to be taught by sitting down a table and completing worksheets. These grids are filled with fun activities you can do at home while playing with your kids. Each column focuses on a different math concept, diving deeper as you work your way down the board. This gives you the freedom to enter the board at a place that best suits your child.

Grades 9-12
Digital Survival Skills Modules | Seattle Public Schools

The information revolution of the 21st century is as significant and transformative as the industrial revolution of the 19th century. In this unit, students – and by proxy their families – will learn about the challenges of our current information landscape and how to navigate them. Consisting of four modules, the unit covers topics such as social media usage, identifying mis- and disinformation, fact-checking, and overall digital media literacy.

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Top Reasons Why You Should Utilize the Washington OER Hub

Wondering why you should consider turning to the Washington OER Hub when looking for supplemental classroom instructional materials?
Here are five reasons why the Washington state K-12 educators, administrators, and school districts are accessing the Washington OER Hub for educational resources.

For More Information

Barbara Soots
Open Educational Resources Program Manager
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Email: barbara.soots@k12.wa.us

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