CMLC Global Reflection Collections
Each Global Reflection collection is a “portable museum” – a large carrying case filled with intriguing, relevant, and aesthetic objects on a specific topic, collected from many cultures; that emphasize diversity through a unifying theme.
The CMLC Global Reflection Collections make these multi-dimensional resources available to educators (public, private and home schools), community organizations, community groups, and multicultural event planners for free. Well-researched background information on each object, maps, books, suggestions for activities and/or teaching plans for different ages are provided. The collections augment the curriculum and provide hands-on interaction with familiar objects that relate to unfamiliar objects; which in turn become gateways to other cultures. Each collection can be used independently and in conjunction with other collections.
Collections will have a 4-week check-out period, with 3-week renewal periods.
Currently Available Global Reflection Collections:
Nordic Cultures
Natural Fibers and Dyes
Native American Cultures and History
How Many Nations has this Nation Been
The Spanish Arabic Connection
Recycling; Art & Environment
The Secret Geography of Cloth
Countries of Africa
Bamboo; the World’s Biggest Grass
Global Musical Instruments
Black History-African American Cultures
The Silk Road
Clothing in Hot and Cold Climates
Tea
Gourds & Calabashes
Eating Utensils
Biggest to Smallest (Seriation)
Current Currency, Past Currency
Paper Crafts Around the World
The Cultures of China
The Cultures of Japan
The Cultures of Mexico
The Cultures of the Philippines
The Cultures of Afghanistan
Good Luck
Sample items from the Tea Global Reflection Collection
Collections by Subject
Each collection can be checked out for one week. Call or stop by the center to see the collections, tailor-fit the collection to your needs or to reserve one. Questions? Global Reflection Collections FAQs to see answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Children’s Day, Japan – mini collection
Mini Global Reflection Collections are just that – mini – consisting of a few books on a single subject paired with one or two relevant cultural objects. Check out Global Reflection Collections availability.
RESERVATIONS
The primary mission of the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center is to provide a safe, equitable, cross-cultural learning community providing educational and community resources.
Simply fill out the request form below and you will have them available.
Thank you for your support!