[Genealib] Re: genealib Digest, Vol 41, Issue 9

[Carrie Cook]

Local history is so varied. You could do a hometown hero unit. Some places have "no-brainers" like active military, 9/11 heros, American Presidents, national sports figures, etc. Even places who don't think there is anyone should contact the local paper(s), TV, and/or chamber of commerce/town councils - there is always someone. Try to do "living history" in addition to those heros of yesteryear. When you do things like a "this is their life" photo scavenger hunt (with digital or disposable cameras, give a list of places important to the life), it could end with the person themeselves at the library with a reception type thing (Q&A, stories from the hero, etc.).
   
  Oklahomans can always stage a land run. I find it is doable with sharpened pencils, a strip of green grass and identification strips (paper or fabric) atached to the pencils.
   
  We have a "spook light" - again stories could be arranged, in house materials used, and inernet searches would give more text, photos, and biblio references.
   
  Think of something fun to do, then try to think of a way to do it in association with some aspect of local history :o)
   
  Carrie Cook

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Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 13:06:37 -0500
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Subject: [Genealib] local history curriculum in elementary schools
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A requirement of the state curriculum in Ohio is that all 3rd grade
students in public schools learn about local history. Based on the 3rd
graders who come to our library and the assignments (urban renewal?!)
they are given, it is clear to us that the teachers in our community
might benefit from some communication from us regarding local history
resources available at our library, as well as other institutions in the
community. We are event thinking that we might "suggest" topics that
would be appropriate and interesting for young children.

Has anyone prepared a pathfinder or guide for teachers regarding local
history resources, or collaborated in any way to make this requirement
interesting and valuable for everyone? Suggestions are welcomed! 

Judy James
Division Manager - Special Collections
Akron-Summit County Public Library
330-643-9041
jjames at akronlibrary.org


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