Peter's Walking Tours and Continuing Education Courses
Public Art & Neighborhood History--Westside MAX
Saturday-Sunday, March 2-3, 2024
Course Number SS405M or SS505M 2 credits $250
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
Study more than 100 pieces of public art along the Westside MAX line, and learn the history of local neighborhoods from Hillsboro to Goose Hollow. Through discussions and hands-on exploration, you’ll leave the class with dozens of ideas for field trips, and for integrating art ideas with history, science and social studies lessons for your students. This class is designed for K-12 teachers.
OMSI & More
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Course Number SS411b or SS511b 1 Credit $140
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
Discover dozens of science, history, art and architectural lesson ideas, as we tour two impressive museums on Portland’s east side. We’ll visit OMSI and the Oregon Rail Heritage Center, and we will tour the outside exhibits adjacent to OMSI and discuss the natural and human history of the Willamette River. Along the way, we’ll discover lots of ideas for bringing the study of science, history and math to the classroom.
Clackamas Green Line MAX
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Course Number SS413S or SS513S 1 Credit $140
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
Explore the entire six mile length of the Clackamas Light rail MAX line, noting several landmark art works. We’ll also explore local neighborhoods and diversified parks adjacent to the line, where we’ll discover unique history, recreation opportunities, and gorgeous trees. In addition, we’ll ride MAX along the green line Downtown, where we’ll discover more than a dozen art works, and we’ll learn how to access MAX trains that make field trips easy and economical. Most importantly, we’ll discuss ways to bring the study of art, nature, local history, culture, transportation and recreation to our students through meaningful classroom lessons and on field trips. Our adventures will provide ideas that will energize history, science and art activities across the curriculum in K-12 classrooms.
Historic Oregon City
Saturday-Sunday, March 23-24, 2024
Course Number HI406z or HI506Z 2 Credits $275
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
Explore two museums that focus on the Oregon Trail, Clackamas County History and pioneer life. We’ll also explore the historic section of the city, and we’ll ride the municipal elevator that connects the upper and lower cities. Discussions, and visits to several historic sites and natural areas will provide lots of ideas for making history come alive for your students.
Trail, Tram, Trolley, and Train
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Course Number ED413U or ED 513U 1 Credit $140
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
Experience four diversified transportation options as we make a four mile loop from Washington Park to the Willamette River, through Downtown and back. Along the way, we'll learn local history, encounter dozens of trees and plants, and develop lots of ideas for the classroom and field trips. During the day, you'll have an opportunity to ride the Aerial Tram, the Portland Streetcar and MAX. We'll begin with a 2.0 mile hike from the Hoyt Arboretum to Council Crest Park, Portland's highest point. Next, we'll make our way to Oregon Health & Science University, where we can ride the tram to the waterfront. From there, the Portland Streetcar will take us to Downtown Portland. We will conclude with a MAX ride back to Washington Park to complete the loop.
Cultural Portland
Thursday-Friday, March 28-29, 2024
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.
Oregon Zoo and World Forestry Center
Saturday, March 30, 2024
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.