Term 1, 2018 Library Newsletter - One World Centre...Women in Science: 50 fearless pioneers who...
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GLOBAL EDUCATION RESOURCES
FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD,
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
FINDING RESOURCES IN THE ONE WORLD CENTRE
LIBRARY
You can search the One World Centre collection via our website online catalogue at http://www.oneworldcentre.org.au/library/online-catalogue/ Drop by to speak with Library staff and browse the
collection. We are open 9 to 5pm every Wednesday and
Thursday during term.
Or .. we can come to you! Email us to
arrange a PD visit at your school.
OWC Library houses specialised teaching resources
to support global education for all ages. Resources
cover identity and cultural diversity, sustainable
futures, interdependence and globalisation, social
justice and human rights, and peace building.
Individual Library Membership from $65.00
School Library Membership from $120.00 annually.
SELECTING, RESERVING AND BORROWING RESOURCES To borrow from our library, you need to have a One World Centre library membership. You can download a membership form from our webpage: http://www.oneworldcentre.org.au/about/membership/ To select and reserve your resources, either come in and visit the library, or search our on-line catalogue and email or telephone the librarian with your request. email: [email protected] ph: (08) 9371 9133 (Tues, Wed)
Term 1, 2018 Library Newsletter Welcome to a new teaching year!
Inside this edition you will find details of our library services and
new resources as well as upcoming workshops for professional
development during first term, 2018. OWC offers specialist
workshops and events at a discount rate for members.
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KEY DATES IN TERM 1 …
Women in Science: 50 fearless pioneers who changed the world by Rachel
Ignofsky.
A gloriously illustrated celebration of trailblazing women. Highlights the
contributions of fifty notable women to STEM fields of science, technology,
engineering and mathematics, from both the ancient and modern worlds. The
book also contains fascinating infographics and illustrated scientific glossary.
Women in Science celebrates the achievements of the intrepid women who
have paved the way for the next generation of female engineers, biologists,
mathematicians, doctors, astronauts, physicists and beyond ...
FOR IDEAS AND INSPIRATION …
The Atlas of Women in the World by Joni Seager
A great resource that uses maps to show similarities and differences, continuities and
contrasts among women around the world.
Among the key issues explored are those of: equality, motherhood, work, domestic
violence, the change in households, beauty culture, communications, lesbian rights
and government. The result is an invaluable resource on the status of women
around the world today.
March
8th International
Women’s Day
21st Harmony Day
22nd World Water Day
April
7th World Health Day
Class Sets! NEW FOR 2018
We now offer a range of booklets for use as class sets including:
Go Global: Global Perspectives in the Secondary Classroom. covers
alleviating poverty, food security, and human rights and more (curriculum links GEO Yr 10
human wellbeing, GEO Year 9 food security, CCP sustainability, economics and business.)
Water and the World: A secondary School Water Resource. covers the water
cycle, conflict over water and more (curriculum links GEO Yr 7 water in the world, SCI Yr 7)
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A SPECIAL INVITATION…
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS ...
Website: www.oneworldcentre.org.au Email contacts General Inquiries: [email protected] Library: [email protected] Education: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/oneworldcentre
Twitter: www.twitter.com/oneworldcentre
CONTACT US ...
MARCH
Thursday 8th March 3.30pm to 5.00pm Technologies Curriculum in the Primary Years:
Embedding the Sustainability Cross Curriculum Priority and Sustainable Development Goals.
Thursday 22nd March 3.30pm to 5.00pm Teach SDGs! Ideas, activities and models
for teaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals in WA schools.
Tuesday 27th March AEG Global Goals Youth Forum. Venue: Murdoch University
APRIL
Thursday 5th April 3.30 to 5.00pm What impact has the implementation of the
Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework had in your school? Strategies to make a
difference.
Friday 6th April CREEC Earth Day Expo 2018. Canning River Eco Education
Centre. A full day of fun for Primary School students years 2 to 6.
FOR BOOKINGS AND DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENTS GO
TO THE UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS PAGE ON
OUR WEBSITE.
Please join us at One World Centre for a special event on Harmony Day .
On Wednesday 21st March, 9am to 5pm
Please check our events page for further details closer to the date!
Opening Hours
Wednesday 9 am—5 pm Thursday
9 am – 5 pm
(other times by arrangement)
We are located behind OXFAM
and the Fair Trade Shop at
5 KING WILLIAM STREET
BAYSWATER
Phone 9371 9133.