Elmhurst History Project
School: Jefferson Elementary School, Elmhurst, IL
Nominated by: Nicolette Vaillancourt, LRC Director
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Program Summary:
The Elmhurst History Project focused on local history while incorporating several disciplines: art, technology, oral and written communication, and research skills. It was the product of collaboration between the school librarians and second grade teachers, where students were encouraged to research and explore the history of their local community, then work with their classmates to create a variety of presentations including written reports, a mural and a podcast.
Program Images
Collage of Elmhurst College Collage of Elmhurst Fountain
Collage of Hill Cottage Collage of York Theater
Reflection from the award winner
Award Ceremony Images
Jaffarian Committee Chair Linda Ward-Callaghan presents Jaffarian Committee member Janice Ostrom, Nicolette Vaillancourt,
2010 Jaffarian Award to Nicolette Vaillancourt and Linda Ward-Callaghan