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Pueblo, Hometown Heroes The Medal of Honor Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5 Pueblo Colorado has the unique title of Hometown Heroes. We have 4 Pueblo Men who have courageously served in the military and received the highest honor, The Medal of Honor. All of our Heroes received this after surviving a tremendous ordeal while serving in the United States Military. In 1993, all 4 men were photographed and came "home" to Pueblo to be honored. This project will be a project that allows students to learn about Pueblo's heros. What they did, what branch of the military they served, and how they were courageous in the face of something incredible. Also, how Pueblo has honored them. We will also be talking about "Core Virtues" and integrating courage, integrity, honor, wisdom, honesty and perseverance with our students.
Ready, Set - EVACUATE!!!! Wildfires Changing our Landscape Target Audience Grades 2, 3, 4, A new form of natural disaster has entered our lands, especially in the Southwestern United States. 2011 was the worst season on record, with fires destroying grassland, woodlands, crops, outbuildings and many homes at unprecedented numbers. What causes wildfires and how do we prepare ourselves for this fast moving, live threatening, and destructive natural force? Come along with us as we explore and explain fire and prevention techniques to protect people and property from the heart of the wildfire danger zone- the lone star state of Texas.
Wild
Hog Zone Target Audience Grades 4 & 5
You are walking in the woods one night and hear rustling in the bushes
and see a pair of blood red eyes. Consumed with fear, you run home and
tell your parents. They tell you it is probably a feral hog. Our
presentation will provide you with important information about feral hogs, the
damage they pose to people and property and how to be cautious around
them.
Evolution
of Mail: From Stagecoach Mail to Email Target Audience
Grades 3, 4, 5 Our
Audio/Video Production class will be discussing the evolution of mail. We will
inform our viewers of historical markers related to the mail evolution that
surrounds our hometown Merkel, TX. Our presentation includes photos taken by
our students and on-the-scene videos of our historical landmarks. Our students
have spent hours editing photos and videos with their newest
technological skills that they have gained this past year in this class.
We will discuss how the mail system has evolved from Stagecoach Mail Routes to
the USPS. We will also examine how the Internet and emerging technologies
have changed how we communicate. What will the future hold for the Mail system?
Rollercoaster
'Rithmetic Target Audience: Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Come join us on a
rollercoaster ride of a lifetime! Experience a world of math and science while
facing the Boardwalk Bullet or the Inverter! These one of a kind rides at the
Kemah Boardwalk in Galveston will excite you as you experience them through
virtual reality. The 7th and 8th grade Gifted and Talented class will show you
that learning to use math and science in daily activities is very invigorating
and enhances your ability to apply the concepts to daily life.
Barbed
Wire and Roses Target Audience
Grades 3, 4, 5 Barbed
Wire! What would ranchers do without it? Who knew barbed wire was patented
right here in Mitchell County? Learn about the history of barbed wire, and how
it helped develop our very own Renderbrook Spade Ranch
Literature
Alive: The Writer in You Target Audience Grades 2, 3, 4 Join us in a world where literature comes alive
as we feature The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and
highlight "The Fantastic World of Dan Yaccarino," the award winning
artist as well as creator and producer of the popular Nick Jr. television shows
The Backyardigans and Oswald. Together, we will demonstrate and lead you
towards a Project Based Writing Activity in creating your very own children's
book.
Frontier
Blacksmiths: Forging the West Target Audience Grades
3, 4 Blacksmiths
were vital to the survival and development of the western frontier. They
crafted essential frontier tools and instruments such as wagon wheels, farm
implements, horseshoes, and axes. Join us as we investigate the blacksmith
profession of the past, the key role they played in the development of the
western frontier, and what the craft has evolved into today. Journey with us
into an old blacksmith shop and witness how they shaped the western culture.
Ice
Cream Fractions Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5 Students will learn how to double fractions
through food. Participants will calculate the amount of each ingredient
needed to correctly make ice cream
Storms
in Florida Target Audience Grades 2, 3, 4 The students will
learn how to predict when a storm is coming and what kind of storm it will
be. They will also learn that storm will always come. They will enjoy
making a tornado and see a interesting PowerPoint. They will also learn
the types of storms and learn how to tell when a storm is coming. Also
they will interact and watch experiments.
Second
Seminole War Target Audience
Grades 3, 4, 5 Students will learn how the Second Seminole War started and how
it ended. Students will also learn about important events during the War.
They will see a PowerPoint about the war. The students will do a word
search, and they will have another paper in which they have to unscramble the
words.
Pathway
to Pittsburgh Target
Audience Grades 1, 2, 3 Overview of Pittsburgh Landmarks, Famous
People, Rivers, Geography Moviemaker/Power point Game
Pedro
Mendez did What? Target Audience Grades
1, 2,
The students will learn about St. Augustine, Florida's oldest
City. Students will learn about the the fort Castillo de San Marcos, who
founded St. Augustine and its importance to Florida.
Protection
for the People Target Audience Grades 1, 2, 3 Students will learn
about homeless people, where they come from and what they can do to
help them.
Road
to Glory A Journey to the State Football Championship Target Audience Grades 3, 4,
5
Follow the Stamford Bulldogs on there journey to the Texas 1A
state champinship game played in
Cowboy Stadium. Hear the dreams and tales of hard work from the
palyers and coaches.
The
Johnstownville Flood of 1889 Target Audience Grades 4, 5,
6 Fifth grade students
will tell you about "The Great Johnstown Flood of 1889" that tore
their city apart. They will share information about the people who belonged to
the North Fork Hunting and Fishing Club and why many believe the dam became
too weak and broke on May 31, 1889. Students will also talk about the people,
like Clara Barton, who helped rebuild Johnstown after the flood.
Bridges
of Pittsburgh Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5 Student will identify the types of bridges and
why particular bridges were used. Introduction Expalnation - pictures and
power point/moviemaker Skit
The
Farmer and the Cowhand Should be Friends Target Audience Grades 3, 4,
5 This program focuses on the economic consequences of human
modification of the land and the impact on the diversity of Texans way of life.
Students will explore the different kinds of barbed wire used in Texas, what it
was used for and the conflict that came with this new invention. Students will
also learn about the impact of farmers, ranchers and barbed wire on the
wildlife of Texas. 4th grade
Our
Beaches Target Audience Grades 2, 3, 4, 5 We live in the
southeast corner of Virginia with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Chesapeake
Bay to the north. We would like to tell you about our beaches. What they
are like in the different seasons, how they change
Famous
Pittsburghers Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5 Overview of town
Introduction of person and breif bio Contribution to Pittsburgh
Moviemaker/power point Game show - skit
Think
Pioneer Days Are Gone? Not in Texas!! Target Audience Grades 2, 3,
4, 5 Imagine sitting astride a 900 pound quarter horse
dragging a log across the sandy plains. Beware! Even the sound of the West
Texas wind rustling in the trees can spook your horse and make him pitch.
Watch as a ten year old girl helps her family clear land in the briers and
brush of the shinnery just like the pioneers did long ago. Keeping the pioneer
spirit alive isn't always danerous. Some girls and women put many hours into
making quilts to keep their family warm. Not only will you get to learn facts
about and view wonderfully made quilts, but we will also demonstrate the
process of making them - by hand.
Up
In smoke: Texas Wildfires! Target Audience Grades 3, 4,
5 You light them, we fight them! The Texas Forest Service has
arrived in our small West Texas town of Merkel. Raging wildfires have
ravaged the Lone Star State, devouring millions of acres and destroying
thousands of homes. Due to the courageous and painstaking efforts of the Texas
Forest Service, countless acres of ranchland and cultivated land have been
preserved as well as untold numbers of wildlife. Even our own town, Merkel, has
been saved by the TFS. Join us as we explore the dangerous, yet crucial world
of wildfire fighting and find out how YOU can help prevent them.
Discover
Spain Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Discover Spain! We
will have demonstrations of some foods, a reenactment on the Reconquest (la
Reconquista), and other skits and projects about history, culture, and
lifestyle of past and modern Spain. Presentations will be in Spanish and
English, so a variety of audiences are possible
Spanish
is Fun! Hablas? Target Audience Grades
5, 6, 7, 8 Hablamos Espanol! Review or learn some
Spanish I concepts through a restaurant skit, using vocabulary to describe a
picture, a discussion about friends going out, and other presentations.
Students will speak in Spanish and English, so come check their work out and
learn some new words!
