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Hello to the first grade students at
Lathrop Elementary School in Missouri!
The Lathrop Elementary School Gingerbread Man visited the
Peace Arch State Park and the Peace Arch City of Blaine, WA, in early January 2005.
Our dear friend is now on his way back to his classroom in the Lathrop Elementary School to share his adventures in Washington State with his fellow students. He is bringing a copy of the Portal of Peace curricula to the school. Thank you, Treinton Head, for sending Mr. Gingerbread Man to our town.
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"Lasting Peace can Be Established
Only By First Writing It In The Hearts of
Childhood and Youth"
- N. D. Showalter, 1931.
Educational Materials & Programs
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The association created the first detailed educational
materials that focus on the unique history that surrounds the International Peace Arch, and the boundary it stands on between the United States and Canada.
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"Portal of Peace"Curricula
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The curriculum packet includes teacher background, resource guide, bibliography, and activities for students. The educational materials cover a history of the boundary treaties, the boundary survey 1856-92, the history of the Peace Arch's development and construction to present, and how children in the 1930's donated their pennies, nickels & dimes to help create a park around the Peace Arch and related subjects. Photographs are suitable for transparencies for overhead projectors. (2nd - 8th grade)
©1996 United States Canada Peace Anniversary Association. $14.95 U.S. plus shipping and handling. |
The International Peace Arch stands astride the international boundary between Douglas, British Columbia and Blaine, Washington. "The Peace Arch Rises", one foot anchored in American soil and the other in Canadian, and stands as a physical symbol of an imaginary line that stretches 3000 miles. Poised above both countries the Peace Arch represents the longest undefended boundary in the world. The video details the history of the Peace Arch from it's creation to present day, and it includes historic film footage from the Arch's dedication in 1921, by Samuel Hill, famed lawyer, financier, road builder and humanitarian. Running time 23 minutes. (All Ages)
©1996 United States Canada Peace Anniversary Association. $29.95 U.S. plus shipping and handling. |
"The Peace Arch Rises"
As seen on the A & E Networks History Channel. |
Approved by the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction program supervisor for the Social Studies and International Education Department, Larry Strickland, said of our materials:
"Inspiring! it captures the unique history of a peaceful border relations between great nations. It provides information about an aspect of Washington State history that is often overlooked. The materials are well done. teachers will be able to use them easily."
Find out how you can sponsor a school of your choice to receive these inspirational materials a a special gift from you.
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Save $9.95 by ordering both "The Peace Arch Rises" and the "Portal of Peace" curriculum packet together for only $39.95 U.S. funds (includes shipping & handling in the USA).
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