4th grade Living History
Number of Students:
90 Program Objectives:
Our objective is to provide all 4th graders the chance to experience various activities that were common to the lives of gold rush pioneers. These include, but are not limited to rope making, candle making, tin smithing, leather stamping, corn husk doll making, and games.
Methods of Implementation:
All 4th grade field trip.
Co-Applicants:
Erin Robb
Dianne Collinson
Marjie Prisco
Elizabeth Ford
Measures of success or achievement:
Completed objects from the different stations and a writing journal to be completed as they move through their day.
Grant Description:
Truckee Elementary 4th grade creates a Living History experience for all 4th grade students . This includes a full day in costume rotating through 10 stations which provide the experiences one would have if it were during the gold rush era.
Grant Category:
History/ Social Science
Site(s):
Truckee Elementary
Grade(s):
Elementary School
Item Description:
3 bottles of glycerin
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5 bricks of candle wax
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candle wicking
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Felt for gold pouches
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beads for pouches
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suede cording (100 yds)
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yarn 10 skeins for knitting nellies
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embroidery thread (pouches)
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embroidery needles (8 packs)
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gold spray paing (to paint gold)
Item Description:
leather bracelet blands
Amount Funded:
$500 
