In September I had the joy of attending a free weekend event at Macktown. The event gave area residents and visitors an opportunity to dig and sift at a real site. Macktown is a special site in Northern Illinois at the confluence of the Rock and Pecatonica Rivers. This episode explains the steps we took …
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Episode 7: Reflections on Monticello Teacher Institute 2019
The artifact this week is the brick. Have a listen to find out 5 take aways all teachers of history can use in their classroom this year. Sources: Jefferson and Monticello: The Biography of a Builder. Jack McLaughlin Monticello.org
Episode 6
Classroom Supply #2: Lined Paper https://anchor.fm/rachel383/episodes/Classroom-Supply2-Lined-paper-e4t73g This episode takes a look at another common school supply, lined paper. Listen to find out how long it has been around and how recycling has been involved in the process in the past and the present. Get ready to find out about a connection between paper and mummies, …
Episode 5: Classroom Supply #1: The pencil
Episode 4: Automata: The House on the Rock and Discovery World
This week’s episode: https://anchor.fm/rachel383/episodes/Automata-The-House-on-the-Rock-and-Discovery-World-e4j9vf Whether you are looking for an adventure or a “staycation” there is something for everyone in this episode of Artifacts. Two of my recent trips in Wisconsin highlighted automata which sparked some questions for me. Listen to this week’s episode to learn what an automaton is, its history, where you can …
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Episode 3: Victory Gardens Yesterday and Today
Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies in the summer. For many Americans during WWI and WWII, it wasn’t just a hobby, it was a means of survival, an opportunity to cultivate community, and a display of patriotism. This week’s episode puts the spotlight on gardening during wartime in our nation and its significance today. …
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Episode 2: The History of IceCream
A vintage photo of a local ice cream company’s truck prompted a swirl of questions. Do you know how long ice cream has been around? Has it always been made the same way? Why do we need salt to make this sweet treat? What were the most popular flavors? How about the strangest flavors… Sources: …
Episode 1: The Eyes Have It
This episode explains the history of the stereopticon, a popular parlor device in the 1800’s. Learn the science of how this gadget works. Listen to understand the difference between invention, innovation, and improvement.
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