GAPS Libraries Resource Update

Celebrate youth voice and civic engagement and join KQED for a virtual screening of powerful and diverse student commentaries on election issues that matter to them. These thoughtful perspectives from the Let’s Talk About Election 2020 youth media challenge cross political lines and address topics ranging from healthcare to climate change to gun control. The event, hosted by Myles Bess from Above the Noise, will feature a conversation with author Jason Reynolds, the Library of Congress national ambassador for young people's literature, followed by a live discussion with student media creators.

https://www.kqed.org/events/120241542691

"Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints is an online resource covering today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions."

• Fact Sheet

VIDEO: How to use the "Opposing Viewpoints" database from the GAPS Libraries website

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Engage students and broaden their horizons with reputable, authoritative, age-appropriate digital content that brings them the world in a way they’ve never seen before. National Geographic Kids will take them on amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space.

National Geographic Kids includes the complete run of the magazine from 2009 to the present, as well as books, videos, and images. High-quality informational texts are available for primary, upper elementary, and middle school English Language Arts, social studies, and science classrooms.

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Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno is pleased to invite all Oregon elementary and middle school-aged students to participate in the 2021–2022 Oregon Blue Book Essay Contest.

Essay Topic

• What is your favorite state park in Oregon and why?

More details can be found here.

Would your elementary students like to participate in choosing which book receives the award? Nominated titles for 2020-2021 are show below, and more details, including activities for each book, can be found here.

Students can place holds on books throughout the week, and pick them up at their home school on Wednesdays. Share these videos with students:

• VIDEO: How to place books on hold for curbside checkout using Chrome (Secondary)
• VIDEO: How to place books on hold for curbside checkout using Clever (Elementary)

• SPANISH: How to place books on hold for curbside checkout using Chrome (Secondary)
• SPANISH: How to place books on hold for curbside checkout using Clever (Elementary)

Curbside checkout is now also available for Albany Online students! Students must be logged in to a GAPS student account to access this information.

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Supporting English Learners During School Closures

Empowering Educators: Digital Series on Race & Racism

iCivics provides a “comprehensive digital platform” aimed at helping middle and high school students learn about civics and the election process. Election resources include lesson plans, games, infographics, and WebQuests. They also have resources about the Constitution which can support instruction related to Constitution Day.

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