Hidden Hillsboro
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Course Number SS410V or SS 510V 1 Credit $140
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
In this fun and diversified class, we will explore Downtown Hillsboro, Jackson Bottom wetlands and the Grand Lodge in Forest Grove in the morning. Later in the day, we will tour the campus of Pacific University, before concluding at the Rice Rock Museum in Hillsboro. This class will focus on local history, art, and the natural world. Dozens of ideas will be discussed for bringing information to students, through classroom lessons and field trips.
Inside Downtown Portland
Tuesday-Wednesday, December 20-21, 2022
Course Number SS405X or SS505X 2 credits $250
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
Discover dozens of educational opportunities in Downtown Portland. You'll experience history, examine dozens of innovative art works, and you'll see some outstanding architecture. Our travels will take us to Old Town, the Yamhill Historic District, the Pioneer District, Central Library, Powell's Bookstore and the South Park Blocks. We'll also explore several beautiful fountains and we'll visit five historic hotels. This class is applicable for K-12 teachers, and has been designed to energize your art, history, social studies and math programs.
Oregon Zoo and World Forestry Center
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Course Number SS415Q/SS515Q 1 Credit $140
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
Discover the variety of educational opportunities available at the Oregon Zoo. We will visit diverse habitats, where we see more than 100 animal species from five different continents. Our extensive stay at Zoo will provide participants with information and ideas that can be implemented with students across the curriculum. In addition, our visit to the World Forestry Center will provide us with information about local, national and international forests, and how we can implement environmental education with our students.
Cultural Portland
Thursday-Friday, December 29-30, 2022
Course Number SS409X or SS509X 2 Credits $250
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
In this exciting class, you’ll discover some of the city’s most interesting history, culture and art, as we tour three magnificent museums and two cultural gardens. We’ll begin with a visit to the Oregon History Center, where we’ll tour the permanent collection including the award winning display, “Experience Oregon.” Later, we’ll visit the Portland Art Museum, including the newly expanded North Wing and the sculpture garden. On Day 2, we’ll visit the Japanese American-Historical Plaza, The Oregon Nikkei Museum (which is dedicated to Japanese American history) and the Classical Chinese Garden. Along the way, we’ll stop to discuss ideas for making these museums come alive for our students, as classroom lessons and field trip ideas will be discussed.
Peter's Walking Tours and Continuing Education Courses.