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Chart of all life forms, with Humboldt-named species highlighted. Has to be graphically effective and dynamic - not just a list with the Humboldt species underlined. Should discuss classification of species, both traditional Linnean (function, reproductive organs) and modern (DNA, cladistics, cladograms) "Earth Day with Alex" - Resources for a Humboldt-named school that wants to add a Humboldtian dimension to its regular Earth Day activities. Edible, medicinal, poisonous and other wise useful Humboldt-named spedies Yuk! the far-out and disgusting parts of Humboldt's ecological encounters and travels: hygiene; mud and slime; diseases; injuries; what they ate Wilderness engineering in H's world Cyanea humboldtiana - everything about it in an attractive pacakge (not just the plant - the preservation effort) Use of mobile apps for Humboldt-related activities (how-to manual with learning activities) Ethno-mathematics / Ethno-science (does not have to be limited to H's world) - explanation and activities Grant applications to support Lyon Arboretum with C. humboldtiana Grant application to support teachers at Humboldt-named school(s) Strategy and resources for first contact with teachers / administrators at H-named schools / schools in H-named places / districts. Grant application to PSU Sustainability Institute Make a set of sextants for H-named schools, with instructions and activities Sets of labels for H-named species (endangered, local, native use, etc.) H-named species within their surrounding genus/family The people(s) in H's world – for each a general description and then a highlighted feature (music, etc.) Humboldt and slavery: what he might have said to Jefferson and Toussaint H and economics: 1) his treatise about Mexico; 2) the economic viability of the tropics without slaves H and special topics (other than ecology/ sustainability): music, math, languages H & Presidents: GW, JA, TJ, Monroe, Polk, Lincoln, Garfield, TR People in H's life: teh immediate circle; significant figures; interesting non-famous people Partnering with Humboldt State University (School of Ed, language departments) and Humboldt County School Distict(s) in California Water and land management in Oregon / US West / US Southwest (John Wesley Powell as conduit for Humboldtian ideas) Humboldt's Languages (German, French, etc.) (Re)Interpreting the Language of the Past: Race, Species, Human, Science, Scientists Humboldt-themed Learning Gardens (actual or virtual) Extended lesson plans that enrich subject-area instruction with Humboldt-related activities (examples: add botanical drawing to art class, playground field day with PE activities linked to Humboldt, AP math) Videointerview experts about Humboldt-related topics (PSU faculty in geography, environmental studies, sustainability; eco-entrepreneurs and activists) and put together an online presentation that shows the reflection of Humboldt's work in their activities Prepare exhibits for PSU Earth Day and OMSI Planet under Pressure Design and assemble the "Humboldt Box" – the resource kit for Humboldt-named schools; could be either of two levels: 1) small kit to provide with first approach; 2) the ultimate Box that will serve a school indefinitely. Relates to grant-writing projects Plan for "rebranding" a Humboldt-named school to reflect Humboldt's life and achievements. |