Monday, February 27, 2006
March 25th Family Tech: Learning About Money!
The Leprechans might have their Pot of Gold, but the theme of the March Family Tech is 'Learning About Money!' There are posters out, and decorations for the season in the lab. Please promote this with your students both in the Center and your classes. Last month we had a lot of kids, and it truly is the more the merrier.
Fun Trip: Springfield, IL, Lincoln Museum
http://www.alplm.org/museum/museum.html
I thought I knew a lot about Lincoln, especially since just having read Doris Kearns Goodwin's new book 'Team of Rivals'. A weekend trip to Springfield made me realize that there is a lot more history than I knew. The new Lincoln Museum in Springfield is wonderful, and as you move from Lincoln's early days, to his election, to the Civil War, to the White House and finally to his assasination and funeral, you realize that you don't know everything there is to know.
I especially enjoyed the show 'Through Lincoln's Eyes', the hall of gossip (apparently Mr. Lincoln liked to swear, and most of Washington society disdained Mrs. Lincoln), and the various artifacts. I truly liked being able to touch the brass Lincoln life mask. Most men who have become President age dramatically within their term of office, but the changes in Lincoln's visage were stunning. The information on the Civil War was outstanding as well. It is difficult to believe that over 600,000 American souls were lost in that horrific war. I highly recommend it. It's about a 2 1/2 -3 hour trip directly south on the Interstate, and there are good hotels and restaurants in town. (I like Muldaner's, which is about 2 blocks from the museum). It's worth the visit!
I thought I knew a lot about Lincoln, especially since just having read Doris Kearns Goodwin's new book 'Team of Rivals'. A weekend trip to Springfield made me realize that there is a lot more history than I knew. The new Lincoln Museum in Springfield is wonderful, and as you move from Lincoln's early days, to his election, to the Civil War, to the White House and finally to his assasination and funeral, you realize that you don't know everything there is to know.
I especially enjoyed the show 'Through Lincoln's Eyes', the hall of gossip (apparently Mr. Lincoln liked to swear, and most of Washington society disdained Mrs. Lincoln), and the various artifacts. I truly liked being able to touch the brass Lincoln life mask. Most men who have become President age dramatically within their term of office, but the changes in Lincoln's visage were stunning. The information on the Civil War was outstanding as well. It is difficult to believe that over 600,000 American souls were lost in that horrific war. I highly recommend it. It's about a 2 1/2 -3 hour trip directly south on the Interstate, and there are good hotels and restaurants in town. (I like Muldaner's, which is about 2 blocks from the museum). It's worth the visit!
Monday, February 13, 2006
Thursday, February 02, 2006
All Ages: President's Day: Inside the Whitehouse
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/96/whitehouse/whhome.html
Inside the Whitehouse
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be President of the United States? This interactive site lets kids make choices of what would go into THEIR Oval Office if they were the President. Everything from food choices to the family pet are scrutinized, and after the decisions are made, a newspaper appears with the inside scoop on the newest 'President'. Kids read their names as President and learn how even seemingly insignificant choices can be viewed (and skewed) by an unfriendly reporter. Along the way, some details of former Presidents emerge.
Inside the Whitehouse
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be President of the United States? This interactive site lets kids make choices of what would go into THEIR Oval Office if they were the President. Everything from food choices to the family pet are scrutinized, and after the decisions are made, a newspaper appears with the inside scoop on the newest 'President'. Kids read their names as President and learn how even seemingly insignificant choices can be viewed (and skewed) by an unfriendly reporter. Along the way, some details of former Presidents emerge.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
All ages: President's Day: Abraham Lincoln
http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln.html Abraham Lincoln Online
A site with everything Lincoln. Includes images, classroom resources, museum guides and more.
LINCOLN'S OWN WORDS Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln Frequently Asked Questions*Library of Congress Documents Lincoln Autobiographies*Lincoln Quotes*Lincoln Quote of the Week*Lincoln Presidential Papers Lincoln Thinking Patterns*Speeches and Writings*
WRITINGS ABOUT LINCOLN Libraries and Museums*Lincoln Book Links*Lincoln-Related Bookstores*New Lincoln Books*Periodicals*Speaking About Lincoln*
IMAGES AND PLACES Civil War Websites*Copyright-Free Lincoln Images*Historic Places to Visit*Lincoln Photos and Sculpture*Lincoln Photo Tours*
BIOGRAPHY Assassination Links*Biographical Information*Brief Profile of Abraham Lincoln*Legal Career Links*Lincoln "Failures" List* Lincoln Family Timeline*Political Career Links*Political Career Timeline*Presidential Links*Today in Lincoln History
CLASSROOM RESOURCES Actors Portraying Lincoln*Contests and Scholarships*Curriculum and Lesson Plans*Lincoln and Emancipation*Lincoln Field Trip Ideas*Lincoln Web Sites for Students*Music: Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" Quizzes About Lincoln Events*
A site with everything Lincoln. Includes images, classroom resources, museum guides and more.
LINCOLN'S OWN WORDS Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln Frequently Asked Questions*Library of Congress Documents Lincoln Autobiographies*Lincoln Quotes*Lincoln Quote of the Week*Lincoln Presidential Papers Lincoln Thinking Patterns*Speeches and Writings*
WRITINGS ABOUT LINCOLN Libraries and Museums*Lincoln Book Links*Lincoln-Related Bookstores*New Lincoln Books*Periodicals*Speaking About Lincoln*
IMAGES AND PLACES Civil War Websites*Copyright-Free Lincoln Images*Historic Places to Visit*Lincoln Photos and Sculpture*Lincoln Photo Tours*
BIOGRAPHY Assassination Links*Biographical Information*Brief Profile of Abraham Lincoln*Legal Career Links*Lincoln "Failures" List* Lincoln Family Timeline*Political Career Links*Political Career Timeline*Presidential Links*Today in Lincoln History
CLASSROOM RESOURCES Actors Portraying Lincoln*Contests and Scholarships*Curriculum and Lesson Plans*Lincoln and Emancipation*Lincoln Field Trip Ideas*Lincoln Web Sites for Students*Music: Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" Quizzes About Lincoln Events*
Grades 4+: President's Day: Presidents
http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/presidents.html
Kids can learn about the Presidents of the United States, and their wives. Great for a lot of facts and information, not very interactive.
Kids can learn about the Presidents of the United States, and their wives. Great for a lot of facts and information, not very interactive.
3rd grade +: Democracy and the Presidents
http://pbskids.org/democracy/ PBS Kids: Democracy Project
Great interactive site for kids 3rd grade and older. Kids can learn about the presidency by being the president...learn about how the government affects them by clicking on sites around a town, and learn about voting and the history of voting. Great site.
Great interactive site for kids 3rd grade and older. Kids can learn about the presidency by being the president...learn about how the government affects them by clicking on sites around a town, and learn about voting and the history of voting. Great site.
Valentine's Day in Family Tech
Saturday, February 11th is the next Family Tech date...celebrating...of course...Valentine's Day!
The Center is decorated with plenty of heart(s) to help the little ones feel the love and warmth of the holiday. The time is 12:30-2:30, for kids 4-12. See you there!
The Center is decorated with plenty of heart(s) to help the little ones feel the love and warmth of the holiday. The time is 12:30-2:30, for kids 4-12. See you there!
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