| Content Provider | Historic Washington State Park | |
| Contact Information | Patricia Thomas patricia.thomas@arkansas.gov 103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States Phone: (870) 983-2660 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, Parent, Content Providers: Content Providers | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | No maximum but 30 participants are optimal. | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | No minimum | |
| Primary Disciplines | Character Education, Community Interests, Economics/Business, Family & Consumer Science, Gifted & Talented, Industrial Technology, Problem Solving, Sciences, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science | |
| Program Description | During the 1830’s and 1840’s Washington, Arkansas was a small town on the edge of the frontier. Ladies were still involved in the process of spinning and weaving. Learn the basics of spinning with Betsy. How was wool carded? Why was wool used? These are some of the questions that will be answered in this program. Betsy will demonstrate carding and spinning as she interacts with the class. | |
| Program Format | Students are encouraged to ask questions throughout the program. Upon request teachers will receive a package with cotton and wool. Included in the package will be wool that has not been cleaned. | |
| Objectives | The participants will: 1. Explore the skill of spinning. 2.Gain an understanding of the work involved in turning fibers into yarn, and yarn into useful items. 3. Students will gain an appreciation for the natural world and the resources available from nature that provide clothing and protection from the elements. | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | NSS-USH.K-4.1 LIVING AND WORKING TOGETHER IN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, NOW AND LONG AGO Understands family life now and in the past, and family life in various places long ago | |
| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns | Arkansas H.6.K.7 Recognize that family activities have changed over time. H.6.1.7 discuss daily life in the past and present | |
| Program Length | 30 - 45 minutes including introduction and Q&A period. | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Date/Time Notes | This program is normally available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. CST | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $80.00 By Request Cost: $80.00 | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | We will make a test connection with the far site approximately one week previous to the program reservation to make sure that we can successfully connect with the site. Usually we contact the distance learning coordinator of each distant site and coordinate through them. |
