Instead, libraries need to return to our mission of bringing together our community,
focusing on its local history and unique items, and fostering the creation of new and collaborative works.
JAMESTOWN - There's a new book
focusing on local history and architecture in Jamestown.
The program ties in with the state's third - grade social studies curriculum, which
focuses on local history.
If students are partnering with adults to create a classroom curriculum
focused on local history, they should have opportunities to learn about curriculum design and delivery, as well as local history.
Further displays
focus on local history, archaeology and geology, revealing the story of Swindon's Jurassic past, its connections with the Roman Empire and the more recent social history of the town.
Not exact matches
With collections and stories
focusing on over 500 years of Scottish
history, this is a venue that is certainly not for every couple but for some, it will be the ideal chance to get to know the story of their
local area and of their country as a whole.
Geo - literacy
focuses closely
on local history, but it is not meant to supplant a global perspective.
The planning covers a range of Geography and
History objectives with a
focus on the
local area which can be easily adapted, and also Art and Science with a link to
local buildings and habitats.
Indeed, the team decided to refine the targeted breakout sessions by extending them to a second
local museum (with a
focus on ancient Egyptian civilization for non-U.S.
history teachers) to provide a more experiential learning environment that aligned with teachers» interests.
Union leaders say they'd like to see a superintendent with a career in education; a
history of collaboration with various
local groups, including employees; and a commitment to
focusing on the success of traditional public schools.
Your communication may exhibit less curiosity and interest in others, and be more
focused on book sales — not to mention you'll be entering social environments where you're a stranger in a strange land, unaware of the
local «language», etiquette or
history.
With everything from large annual events like Sandcastle Day in June, to our Stormy Weather Arts Festival which
focuses on the
history of Cannon Beach as a premier art lover's destination — you will find a
local event that showcases our coastal community and provides guests with a unique experience.
The region is one that
focuses on local products, and excels in retaining their food
history.
For more
history and information, visit the mission's excellent museum and its special
focus on local Chumash Indians.
The family will enjoy exploring the Royal BC Museum which is a top - class museum of natural and human
history with a
focus on historical events that helped shape the
local area.
The company's cruise portfolio includes a range of in - depth, general interest itineraries exploring
local culture, cuisine and
history, as well as voyages
on the Rhone and Danube designed specifically for families, and themed cruises
focused on classical music, French food and wine, fine art and Europe's traditional Christmas markets.
Most recently the Education team have introduced a new strand to the programme which
focuses on revisiting under - explored
local social
histories and unpacking the South London Gallery's impact
on its surroundings.
Organized in conjunction with the San Antonio Tricentennial celebrations and the 50th anniversary of HemisFair» 68, this exhibition
focuses on San Antonio as a place of deep
history,
local values, and global thinking.
Local artist and Instagram enthusiast Bob Weinstein puts these 50 small things in context by
focusing his lens
on details of historic houses and places in Sag Harbor that make
history of the village.
Put together by Charles Esche, director of the Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven (and curator of the 2015 Jakarta Biennale), and
local curator Agung Hujatnika, the 90 - or - so works
on show trace the intersecting spheres of art
history and world
history, with a
focus on Indonesia.
PAMM and the Guggenheim Foundation both combine a
focus on international and transnational artists and cultural movements with a deep interest in
local context, and her work at both institutions has re-affirmed Nawi's belief in the crucial role museums play in writing and rethinking
histories, and building and contributing to communities through the establishment of public dialogue.
Her work seeks to capture and celebrate the lives of
local people through both photography and oral
history,
focusing on what makes and bonds communities.
SUNY's new cultural bastion of poured concrete cracked open a
local arts scene more
focused on the past than the present and future: the Institute was the old guard, slanted toward
history.
Since then, she has become more
focused on geological
history and uses
local rock species like limestone, sandstone, and granite as her materials.
Eric Steenstra, president of Vote Hemp, said Hemp
History Week supporters plan more than 100 events focusing on local hemp farming history and the sampling of hemp products, hoping to generate 50,000 signed postcards to the Department of Justice asking to allow United States farmers to grow non-drug varieties of cannabis under existing stat
History Week supporters plan more than 100 events
focusing on local hemp farming
history and the sampling of hemp products, hoping to generate 50,000 signed postcards to the Department of Justice asking to allow United States farmers to grow non-drug varieties of cannabis under existing stat
history and the sampling of hemp products, hoping to generate 50,000 signed postcards to the Department of Justice asking to allow United States farmers to grow non-drug varieties of cannabis under existing state laws.
Riding at a leisurely pace, the tour
focuses on the sites off the beaten path; showcasing
local art and culture, urban marketplaces, beautiful parks, great food and interesting
history.
They should prioritize the teaching of natural
history, learning in outdoor settings, and studying
local ecosystems, while refraining from instilling «ecophobia,» a
focus on huge global environmental disasters which makes kids feel even more removed from nature.
Jordan's scholarship
focuses on the
history of women lawyers and their
local, national and international social justice activism; issues of gender race and the law, and critical race theory.
Possible topics about pedagogy include: • Structuring statutory drafting courses • Simulation courses designed using mock legislatures or committees • Course linkages with real - world legislators and special interest organizations • Service learning or clinical opportunities for law students • Courses
focused on law reform efforts • How to employ Plain - English principles in statutory and rule drafting • Theoretical perspectives
on statutory drafting • Involving political realities in law school drafting courses • Teaching practical aspects of drafting that addresses theories and principles of statutory interpretation and construction Possible topics about practice include: • Unique challenges of drafting laws and / or regulations in specific areas such as criminal law, environmental, health law, etc. • Lawyering for non-profits, federal and state agencies,
local governments, and other clients in frequent need of rule - drafting • Practicing in employment law, health law, environmental law, and other heavily regulated fields where private clients require rule and policy drafting • Non-legal drafting opportunities, such as sports league rules, industry trade group policies, and university rules Possible topics about politics include: • Political influences affecting legislative drafting • Direct democracy and the unique challenges of drafting initiatives and referenda • The implications of special interests driving drafting decisions • Polictics and its influence
on legislative
history • Lobbyists as legislative drafters.
This town houses a nonprofit agency called «Discover Downtown La Grange» that
focuses on promoting
local businesses and works to preserve
local history.