A National Park Service ranger leads students through Frederick Douglass’ life, emphasizing the importance of literacy. Pictures, many of which are unique to Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, help illustrate the story.
1. This program begins with an introduction to the ranger and the National Park Service. 2. We then work through a slideshow depicting key events in Frederick Douglass’ education and his use of literacy to fight for justice. 3. Time is allowed for questions and answers and may be extended upon request.
he participant will: - examine the importance of literacy.- explore how slavery relied on keeping people illiterate.
By Request Cost: $0.00
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National Capital Parks-East
Padraic Bensonpadraic_benson@nps.gov1900 Anacostia Dr. SEWashington, DC 20020United StatesPhone: (202) 426-5961
Videoconference with a Native Blackfoot Guide in our Lodge at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site. Each program explores the Buffalo Hunting Culture of the Great Plains, adapted to suit each grade and age group. The program explores the tools and technology necessary for daily life a thousand years ago. Learn how the buffalo provided food, clothing, shelter, tools and even toys to families long ago.
The Blackfoot Guide is surrounded by items used in daily life a thousand years ago in the buffalo hunting culture of the Great Plains. The guide explains each item and through questions and answers compares life long ago to life today. There may be a Blackfoot song or Blackfoot Napi puppet used to share cultural stories and songs. There may be archaeological commentary and discussion with older groups.
The participants will:
- meet a Native Blackfoot Guide and learn a few simple Blackfoot words
- learn about the buffalo hunting culture of the Great Plains, prior to european contact with North America
- learn about the tools and technology necessary for daily life long ago
- learn some Blackfoot cultural myths, stories or songs that grew out of the Buffalo Culture
Interactive Cost: $100.00
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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site
James Martin
james.martin@gov.ab.ca
PO Box 1977
Fort Macleod, Alberta T0L0Z0
Canada
Phone: 403-553-2731
Fax: 403-553-3141
This program is intended to educate and enlighten students about the many roles of corn, both today and in the past. We will identify the uses of corn in modern society, to include its use as an alternative fuel source. The growth and structure of the corn plant will be explained. We will discuss the history of corn, including its origins and use by Native American peoples. In addition, students will make their very own corn shuck doll with the help of the presenter.
Interactive Cost: $125.00
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Kelly Fiskkelly.fisk@huntsvilleal.gov3101 Burritt DriveHuntsville, AL 35801United StatesPhone: (256) 512-0148
