History Hits the Road to Woodsdale - 2008 Jaffarian Award Winner

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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.

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History Hitting the Road finished artwork

History Hitting the Road Finished artwork

candlemaking Spinning Yarn

Candlemaking Spinning yarn

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Award Presentation Image

Award Winner picture

Barbara Immroth presenting to Sandra Wiseman

Barbara Immroth presents Sandra Wiseman as 2008 award winner

Jaffarian Committee Chair Barbara Immroth presents

award to Sandra Wiseman

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