Woodsdale Elementary: History Hits the Road to Woodsdale
School:Woodsdale Elementary School, Wheeling, West Virginia
Nominated by: Sandra Wiseman, School Library Media Specialist
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Program Summary:
Partnering with local historians, the West Virginia Humanities Council, the PTA, parents and community volunteers, “History Hits the Road” allowed students to experience life in the 19th century through hands-on learning. Teachers of all grade levels built classroom activities around the theme, using reading, research, role playing, crafts and music to actively engage students in understanding the pioneer life. The program incorporated many activities from the pioneer days, including corn grinding, spinning and weaving, candle dipping and decorative paper marbling, illustrating for students and their parents what life was like in 19th century America.
Program Images
History Hitting the Road Finished artwork
Candlemaking Spinning yarn
Reflection from the Award Winner
Award Presentation Image
Barbara Immroth presents Sandra Wiseman as 2008 award winner
Jaffarian Committee Chair Barbara Immroth presents
award to Sandra Wiseman