Little House: Genealogy of People Past and Present
Thursday, December 11, 2008
5:30-7:00pm at Lakeland Hills Elementary
Mark your calendars for DECEMBER 11, 2008 5:30-7:00 at Lakeland Hills for our first joint historical fiction/genealogical adventure with Ilalko Elementary.
Our communities will be able to travel back in time through literature (Did you know that the Little House books cover four generations and 2 continents?). Then map our own schools’ genealogy (Do you know which school started this area and then subdivided out?).
Do you know how big a covered wagon was? Can you load one and still ride inside? What was they type of doll many children played with and do you own one? Would your miniature sled win in a “motion” (from 2nd grade science) race? Would your solid/liquid mixture turn viscous (from 1st grade science)?Could you do some of the things that fourth graders need to know to pass the Washington State Curriculum Based Assessment (CBAs for fourth grade revolve around the Oregon trail)? Or do you like to just have plain, old-fashioned F...U….N? To answer all of these questions and most importantly socialize, learn and have fun attend “Little House: Genealogy of People and Literature” on December 11th at 5:30-7:00 at Lakeland Hills.
To help or for more information please contact Vickie Leaf.
White River Museum
Pioneer Outreach: Quilt Sample
Quilts were very important throughout history. They told stories of the family, held maps for freedom, decorated homes and most importantly provided love and comfort.
Sled RaceFollowing the instructions as attached, students create a sled. Once the sled is created (help will be needed to man the hot glue gun) students use what they know about "motion" and "force" to race the sleds down the ramps.
Placemat-Weaving
Many people today and in the past use a placemat to protect their tables as well as provide decoration. Ma gave Laura and Mary brown paper to fold and cut stars in for shelf paper and to decorate their home. Popcorn and MovieTired of going to each station? Need a place to sit back and relax? Want some popcorn (compliments of Auburn Supermall Regal Cinemas)? Come on in and enjoy a short video about the eras of the Little House books, eat some popcorn and write your own professional review of the show to be shared with others.
American Music-- Banjo/FiddleThe banjo has provided warmth through music throughout US history. The banjo was originally brought to the US by slaves.
Covered WagonCreate a covered wagon with the materials provided at this station to create a covered wagon that will roll. After creating your wagon write about it and take your picture with it. If you are brave enough try to fill it with all of the neccesary items needed for traveling across the new frontier by completing the Math Sheet.
Preschool (ages 3-5) Activity Room
Preschoolers (ages 3-5) are an important part of our community. At our “Little House” night room 107 will be designed just for that age level and their parents. |
Genealogy Room
This event will be located in the computer lab. Students and family will be walked through the creation of Pedigree Charts. They will also be exposed to websites and resources for completing information to fill out the pedigree charts.
Tin Punch
Spreading light and decoration, holes in tin were hung in front of windows, on trees and as light shades. This beautiful light collector is as easy as pound, pound, pound. Easy that is as long as you don't hit your thumb with a hammer!
Log Cabin Construction
Homes have been made of many different materials throughout time. In the time periods of the Little House series books, characters lived in apartments, wooden board structures, brick homes, log cabins and even in houses made entirely from sod. The one thing real people didn't live in was pretzels! However, pretzels make a very accurate replica of a log cabin. At this station the use of pretzels, milk cartons and a glue will make a beautiful home. 5-Point Betsy Ross One-Snip Star
There is much debate about our country's first flag's construction. Many believe it was Betsy Ross who sewed and made the design. Others do not. Whomever the milner, our country's proud flag stand for our many blessings. At this station we will make the "Betsy Ross Star" as depicted on Betsy Ross Homepage Resources. RagdollLittle girls and boys each had their own rag dolls to keep them company and as playmates. Some of these dolls were made from corn husks and some were actually made from pieces of left over cloth tied together to make a doll. At this station create your own boy or girl doll to be your new playmate. Fireside ReadingJoin an expert storyteller, Mrs. Baker, as she spins a tale of pioneer times. Outdoors in the playshed around a campfire and snuggled in blankets short stories will brighten the air with imagination and the warmth of a good book. Zoomer GameHave you ever just wanted to have that "old-fashioned" fun? The kind of fun where something simple is just amazing, repeatable, causes laughter and even a little scientific discovery is right here. The zoomer will provide us that fun! A button, some string and a little balance and motion, then zoom, zip, you are laughing and wondering just how that little toy works. Beaded Person
Fifth graders will be given the opportunity to create a colonial person from beads, thread and cloth.
Clothes Pin Person
Fourth graders will be given the opportunity to create a pioneer from clothespins, hair, cloth, pipe cleaners and markers. Making of pin people can easily been done. Just follow the directions as seen at http://www.visionforum.com/hottopics/multimedia/enn/2008/10/4142.aspx Tag Board People
Second and Third graders will be given tag board replicas of pioneers and different changes of clothing that they may cut out, color and show actual dress of the pioneer days. Stick Person
Kindergarten and first graders will be given stick people to color and decorate to represent the time periods of the late 1700's to the early 1900's. Jelly Making
What happens when you add small-sized solids (sugar) to tangy, dark purple, fresh liquid (juice)? JELLY! Jelly making has been around for centuries. This sweet treat adds just the right hint of fruit and taste to any recipe. Students will make a group batch of grape or blackberry jelly at this station (following the recipe on th pectin). Then each proud cook will take this solid and liquid mixture home in their own small containers. |
Event Map
It is amazing how many everyday activities during the late 1700s and 1800s we consider to be fun. On Thursday, December 11th (one day before Caroline Ingalls, Laura’s mother, birthday) the Lakeland Hills and Ilalko communities are invited to enjoy the following activities: |
13. Beaded Person—Library Contact Information
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