The program took place over two days. Day 1 consisted of four learning stations with a general focus on the era. Day 2 consisted of three learning stations with a focus on the science and food of the era. We began planning about four weeks prior to the event.
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| We met before school to plan the stations |
Day 1:
Station 1- The Dust Bowl Blues music video.
Station 2- An introduction to the Dust Bowl from a PBS television series.
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| Students listened to the Dust Bowl Blues by Woody Guthrie |
Station 3- Ploughing it Under by Thomas Hart Benton.
This painting is from 1934. The digital file was provided by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. We used this as an example of how an art object can be a primary source.
This painting is from 1934. The digital file was provided by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. We used this as an example of how an art object can be a primary source.
Station 4- President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Dust Bowl speech.
Day 2:
Station 1- Static electricity.
We used the following video to introduce lightning to the students. I used Final Cut Pro to make the video. The presenter is Mrs. Linda Self, one of our science teachers at Lakeside High School. After watching the video, students would transition to a presentation area in the library led by LHS science teacher, Mr. Matthew Balcom.
We used the following video to introduce lightning to the students. I used Final Cut Pro to make the video. The presenter is Mrs. Linda Self, one of our science teachers at Lakeside High School. After watching the video, students would transition to a presentation area in the library led by LHS science teacher, Mr. Matthew Balcom.
Station 2- Water purification.
Students experimented with cotton, paper, sand, and cloth to see which was the most effective water filter. This was led by LHS science teacher, Mrs. Mary French.
Students experimented with cotton, paper, sand, and cloth to see which was the most effective water filter. This was led by LHS science teacher, Mrs. Mary French.
Station 3- Dust Bowl "seconds".
Students got to taste cabbage and ham, buttermilk, rice with tomato gravy, and apple pan dowdy for dessert. This station was provided by Mr. Robert Miller of Chartwells. Our school outsources to Chartwells for all food services.
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Students got to taste cabbage and ham, buttermilk, rice with tomato gravy, and apple pan dowdy for dessert. This station was provided by Mr. Robert Miller of Chartwells. Our school outsources to Chartwells for all food services.
Many thanks to Mr. Darin Landry (LHS Principal), Mrs. Mari Simmons (8th grade English), Mrs. Meg Parker (8th grade English), Mr. Robert Miller (Chartwells), and our library staff (Mrs.Misti Bell, Mrs. Peggy Schaeffer, and Mr. Ray Borel) for making this possible! We are so glad to see how our stakeholders are continually improving this wonderful collaboration. Stay tuned to see how our other programs develop this school year.
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Fun to read how the whole school became involved- truly making the Library a hub!And what was the best water filter? :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for this encouragement , friend! +mytutoringspace
DeleteI believe sand was the best!
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