University of Michigan Penny Stamps Speaker Series

On this very special Penny Stamps Speaker Series: Pausing for a moment of post-inaugural reflection, following one of...

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Forestry for the Classroom - The Oregon Forest Resources Institute

 

Forestry for the Classroom Early winter, 2021 Educational tool measures tree carbon storage A measuring tape is now available that can estimate the amount of carbon stored in a tree based on its diameter, helping give students a tangible sense of the amount of carbon stored in Oregon’s forests. Designed for middle-school students, the 72-inch-long Tree Carbon Tape, which students assemble themselves, measures tree diameter and estimates how much carbon dioxide equivalent is stored in a tree of that size, as well as how many miles of driving in a car would emit the same amount of carbon dioxide. An accompanying Tree Carbon Tape Instruction Guide for middle-school teachers suggests discussion questions and learning activities to bring alive the idea of carbon sequestration in trees and forests for the students. It also identifies educational standards connections and provides background information to help instructors teach their students about forests and carbon. To order, go to https://oregonforests.org/pub/tree-carbon-tape. New K-12 publication comes in two formats The Oregon Garden Natural Resources Education Program Lessons are a recently developed set of forestry and natural resources lessons that come in both digital and print formats, designed to flex with a world where it’s impossible to predict where students will be learning, whether it’s at home, at school or a combination of the two. The lessons focus on four topics - wildlife habitats, adaptations, food webs and healthy forests. Students are invited to explore each lesson topic through informational videos and other educational content developed by OFRI, and by making direct observations outdoors in their backyard, schoolyard or neighborhood park. If students are in school, teachers can order free printed copies of the lessons that can be completed in class or assigned as homework. If students are distance learning, teachers can send them a link to the digital version to complete online.  The lessons were developed so students who haven’t been able to participate in the Oregon Garden Natural Resources Education Program because of COVID can learn similar concepts in another setting, but the digital and print formats allow them to be used in any school or home in the state. Find both versions here: https://learnforests.org/Oregon-Garden-Lessons. Forestry education for fourth and fifth grades Forests Today & Forever and Talk About Trees have partnered to offer a virtual forestry education program for fourth- and fifth-grade students. Students learn about trees and wood products, forestry, forest careers, and the many benefits forests provide. The program includes live instruction from Talk About Trees educators, including lessons about trees and forest jobs, and a complementary virtual, interactive lesson that includes videos and animations. Contact info@talkabouttrees.us to schedule. Forest Resource Explore program for middle-school students In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the Forest Field Days program has been adapted into a virtual learning experience. The new version, Forest Resource Explore, introduces students to forest resources, including soil, water, timber, wildlife and recreation. Through readings, videos, activities and games, students explore the importance of each resource. Students learn ecological concepts that are aligned to Next Generation Science Standards, and a career connection is highlighted. Teachers can download the files and make changes to the boards to meet their own classroom objectives. Access Forest Resource Explore here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15RnVgrw8qqp7Oo5GWZWeWB MlH0H5VQ_3 Please contact Beth Krisko at coordinator@foreststodayandforever with the number of students you expect to teach using the program.  Wood is Good: Forest-sector career learning for high-school students Oregon’s forest sector offers a variety of high-demand, high-paying jobs in local communities. “Wood is Good” is an interactive classroom presentation for high school students that provides a survey of forest jobs and careers. The presentation highlights the breadth and diversity of employment in Oregon’s forest sector. The presenter will work with teachers to tailor the program for the target audience, including emphasis on jobs right out of high school or a focus on careers that require a four-year college degree. You can schedule a presentation by emailing Beth Krisko at coordinator@foreststodayandforever.org. Winter workshops Discussion Group: Why is Equity Central to Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma-Informed Care? Date: Thursday, January 28 Time: 3 – 4:30 p.m. Format and length: Interactive, online; 1.5 hours Audience: Formal and non-formal educators, outdoor school educators and service providers. Description: In this discussion group, participants will explore why equity is central to supporting social-emotional learning (SEL), and how it relates to trauma-informed care (TIC). Each participant will receive a thought-provoking article and one short information sheet to read prior to the meeting. Registration is required. Offered at no cost to formal and non-formal Oregon educators. PDUs available. Register and details: http://onrep.forestry.oregonstate.edu/workshops Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Teaching Energy in Ecosystems Dates and times:  Tuesday, February 2, 4 – 6 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 4 – 6 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 4 – 5:30 p.m.   Please make every effort to attend all four sessions.   Format and length: Interactive, online; four sessions Curriculum: Project Learning Tree (PLT) Energy in Ecosystems e-unit Audience: Fifth- and sixth-grade educators, formal and non-formal Description: Join us for an exploration of energy in ecosystems for fifth- and sixth-graders. We'll be utilizing Project Learning Tree’s “Energy in Ecosystems” e-unit, diving into activities and lessons in addition to supplemental materials that meet the needs of your students and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). As a participant in this workshop, you’ll receive permanent access to PLT’s e-unit. Registration is required. Offered at no cost to formal and non-formal Oregon educators. PDUs available. Substitute reimbursement available. Register and details: http://onrep.forestry.oregonstate.edu/workshops Registration closes at 5 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2021. About OFRI The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) was created by the Oregon Legislature in 1991 to advance public understanding of forests, forest management and forest products, and to encourage sustainable forestry through landowner education. A 13-member board of directors governs OFRI. It is funded by a portion of the forest products harvest tax. For information about OFRI's educational programs, contact: Norie Dimeo-Ediger Director of K-12 Education Programs 971-673-2956 dimeo-ediger@ofri.org Rikki Heath Environmental Educator 503-799-4792 heath@ofri.org

Digital Storytime on Facebook

 

Join our Parent's Storytime Group on Facebook! This week, Miss Monica reads Daniel's Good Day by Micha Archer 

(New storytimes every Thursday at 10:00 am)

Teen Book Boxes - A free subscription box

Each quarter, 10 teens (grades 6th-12th) can sign up for a free 3- month subscription to our Teen Book Box service. Each month teens will receive mystery boxes filled with 2-3 personalized book selections, as well as some goodies to make your monthly reading that much more fun! Let our teen librarian guide you to discover some truly awesome literature and a few tasty snacks! Sign up today!

Looking for Adult book bundles? 

Have you heard? Sea Shanties are popular!

 I have had "The Wellerman" stuck in my head for weeks. It's catchy, and driving! 

On walks, "Ohhh We'll take our leave and go", Making tea "We'll take our tea and gooo", waiting in line to buy groceries "Sugar, and tea, and rum..." 

Have you wondered why shanties seem to be everywhere? 

For the podcast, Grammar Girl, Samantha Enslen writes, "Blame it on TikTok, the social platform that lets users share short videos, often of themselves singing or dancing.

It seems that one user, a Scottish postman named Nathan Evans, posted a video of himself singing “The Wellerman,” a traditional sea shanty. There’s nothing fancy about the video. It’s Evans, shot in black and white, sitting in a chair, singing. Yet the mysterious force that causes some videos to go viral came over this one." 

WHY IS IT CALLED A SEA ‘SHANTY’? 

"Shanty" may come from "chanter," a French word that means "to sing," but British sailors balked at the idea that their word came from the hated French, and they had their own ideas about the origin.

 

This is a video collaboration, done with musicians all over the world through TikTok. 

I appreciated this comment from SmellsLikeBrass on YouTube:

"Why is it, that Sea Shanties are so popular at the moment?

They are about working hard and living in confined spaces with very limited social interactions and are supposed to give hope and strength in this situation that just feels like a never-ending... oh."

Above all, music is a way to feel a part of something. Catchy, and easy to learn, these shanties are a great way to start. 

Ready to dive into more seaworthy music yourself? Here are a few Titles from our catalog. Find some music in our catalog!

Family Friendly 

Ocean Sounds

 Library of Congress has a lot of recordings from the 1930's

What about you? Do you have a theory as to why this ancient style is popular again? Have you recorded any? We would love to hear if you have.

Anti-Racist Challenge for week of January 20th

Watch Hidden Figures with your family

Craft for a Cause: Hearts for Teachers

Would you like to let our local teachers know how much they are appreciated? Make a heart using one of the following ideas, and drop it off at the Sandy Library by February 14th. Baskets of the hearts will be delivered to each school in the Oregon Trail School District the following day. Make sure your hearts are not addressed to specific teachers as they will be delivered at random.

• woven paper heart  - you can pick up a template for this at library curbside

• heart baskets - a more complex version of the woven heart

• paper heart chains

• wood hearts - a limited supply will be available at our library curbside starting Jan. 20th for you to take home and decorate

• knit or crocheted hearts - you can pick these patterns up at our library curbside. There are many free patterns available online.

• Or come up with your own idea!

(credit www.bitsofivory.com)

Anti-Racist Challenge for week of January 13th

 A city in Oregon has come up with a positive solution. Read about it here:

Cahoots program in Eugene, OR has been working for over 30 years

Lines for Life (FEMA)

Oregon Wellness Lines
Crisis Lines

Helping our Oregon communities recover from wildfires

Ayudamos a nuestras comunidades de Oregon a recuperarse de los incendios

Storytime with PBS Books

 

Read to a Dog

 Read To the Dog has moved to Wednesdays from 3-4. 

“Do you have a child working to improve their reading skills? We are partnering with DoveLewis’ Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams program to offer virtual interactive reading sessions every Wednesday between 3 and 4:00 pm for readers looking to develop their confidence in reading aloud with a furry companion on their screen. 

To register your child, visit HERE

Anti-Racist Challenge for week of January 6th

 

Read a story on this Black History blog: Black History