| Content Provider | The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site | |
| Contact Information | Dave Pleiss distance@pbhh.org 1230 N. Delaware Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 United States Phone: (317) 631-2717 Fax: (317) 632-5488 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 100 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 10 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Community Interests, Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History | |
| Program Description | A short biographical discussion of William Henry Harrison using powerpoint images leads to a face-to-face meeting with Old Tippecanoe himself. The General, now 40, tells the story of meeting Tecumseh and finally journeying to Prophetstown with a ragtag group of militia and army. After the describing the battle, General Harrison opens the floor for questions. | |
| Program Format | 1) Program begins with a powerpoint presentation about the Harrison family and especially William Henry's short biography. 2) A short film presents the essence of the Battle of Tippecanoe. 3) When the camera comes back on, William Henry is there, in full uniform. As a 40 year old man, he tells the story of his meeting with Tecumseh, his training of the militia, his journey north to Prophetstown, and the final confrontation between the army and the natives. 4) William Henry Harrison answers questions. | |
| Objectives | -students understand the basic cultural differences underscoring the Battle of Tippecanoe -students appreciate the reasons why Old Tip and Tecumseh took the actions that led to the battle -Students come away with a deeper appreciation for history based on the old maxim that truth is stranger than fiction. -students feel emotionally engaged in the problems of the early settlers and the native peoples. -students realize the importance of Old Tip in the history of the U.S. | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | NSS-C.K-4.1 WHAT IS GOVERNMENT? What is Government and What Should It Do? NSS-C.K-4.5 ROLES OF THE CITIZEN What are the Roles of the Citizen in American Democracy? NSS-USH.5-12.3 ERA 3: REVOLUTION AND THE NEW NATION (1754-1820s | |
| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns | 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.17 4.3.9 | |
| Program Length | 45 minutes | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $120.00 By Request Cost: $120.00 | |
| Program Fee Notes | We bill your organization for payment after the event has occured. | |
| Cancellation Policy | The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice We do not charge for cancellations due to natural causes. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP |
