GAPS Libraries Resource Update

Fall Family Day at MNCH

Saturday, October 18 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Learn about Chinese American heritage in Oregon with hands-on activities throughout the Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Eugene. While you’re here, be sure to check out our exhibit Roots and Resilience, which tells the stories of Chinese immigrants who helped shape Oregon’s history.

Activities are included with regular admission, and free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount. Learn more here!

The Culture Question: How Hot-Button Issues Divide Us

Culture wars have a long and divisive history in American politics, with gender, race and religion continuing to inflame public opinion. To trace the roots of America’s culture wars, Retro Report looks back at the 1856 election, where issues of slavery, gender, and religion fueled political conflict. John Frémont, famed for his role in the westward expansion of the United States, was the first presidential candidate nominated by the newly-formed Republican Party. As the campaign unfolded, he and his wife became lightning rods for cultural debate. Explore how the aftershocks from that period continue to shape modern American politics. Lesson plans included.

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Upcoming OCTM Session: Building Thinking Projects

Date: Tuesday, October 21
Time: 4:00–5:00 PM
Audience: Grades 6–12
Registration Link

Dive into project-based curriculum design using Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms principles. Participants will develop authentic units that integrate inquiry-based instruction, metacognitive practices, and community circles. By the end of the session, you'll walk away with a draft of a project-based unit that includes both formative and summative thinking classroom activities.

There's still time to apply for an OCTE Grant

OCTE offers grants grants of $150 - $300 to develop curriculum, purchase materials, or enhance instruction in language arts/literacy, with a focus on social justice. Only online submissions are accepted. Submissions deadline has been EXTENDED to October 20! Apply here

Viral clip of opossum scared off by Halloween decoration is AI-generated

A viral video appearing to show an opossum being startled by an animatronic Halloween decoration while digging in a candy bowl racked up millions of views online, but this footage isn’t genuine. It was created with AI. Take a look at the facts with RumorGuard from the News Literacy Project.