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Happy 161st Birthday, Kansas!
Happy 161st Birthday, Kansas!
We're celebrating Kansas day with a series of virtual field trips., and everyone is invited. Topics will support social studies, ELA, STEM, Fine Arts and Careers. Come join us on Monday, January 31st for the fun.
TEACHERS - All live event sessions will be recorded and available for on demand replay within one hour. Recordings will be accessible for the remainder of the school year.
Watch Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson's Kansas Day Message for Classrooms Across the Sunflower State
Watch Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson's Kansas Day Message for Classrooms Across the Sunflower State
Teachers - If the video doesn't play properly, try accessing it through this Google Slideshow
We'd love to see you learning today! Please share your class photos on social media using our #edventure along with any district hashtags you regularly use. Twitter and Instagram handles are listed for each session below, so please give our guest speakers a Cyber High-5 for sharing their expertise with us today.
We'd love to see you learning today! Please share your class photos on social media using our #edventure along with any district hashtags you regularly use. Twitter and Instagram handles are listed for each session below, so please give our guest speakers a Cyber High-5 for sharing their expertise with us today.
PK-2 Sessions
PK-2 Sessions
ON DEMAND SESSIONS - Available all day
Learn to Draw a Bison with Wichita CityArts
Home on the Range with Friends University Education Majors
Discover the Beauty, History, and Science at the Khica Family Carousel at Botanica
Kansas Author and Illustrator Sheila Wagner and Scott Dawson
Kansas Author and Illustrator Grant Snider
Home on the Range Sing-a-Long
Keeper of the Plains
Wichita Symphony Kansas Day Edventure
State Fossils of Kansas with Exploration Place
9:30-10:00
Kansas State Symbols with the Kansas Historical Society
10:30-11:00
The Barred Tiger Salamander with the Great Plains Nature Center
11:30-12:15 LUNCH AND LEARN
Let's Explore Artifacts from Tribal Nations of Kansas
1:00-1:30
Wetland Wonders
Wagons, Wheels, and Wings: Transportation in Kansas Best for 2nd Grade
Author Visit Karen Greenwald: A Vote for Susanna: First Woman Mayor in the USA Best for 2nd Grade
2:00-2:30
Ornate Box Turtles with the Great Plains Nature Center
Can You Dig It? Prairie Dogs with the Sedgwick County Zoo
3:00-3:30
The Barred Tiger Salamander with the Great Plains Nature Center
Be a Force for Nature (Kansas Animals) with the Sedgwick County Zoo
3-5 Sessions
3-5 Sessions
ON DEMAND SESSIONS - Available all day
Learn to Draw a Bison with Wichita CityArts
Home on the Range with Friends University Education Majors
Discover the Beauty, History, and Science at the Khica Family Carousel at Botanica
Home on the Range Sing-a-Long
Keeper of the Plains
William Allen White and the Red Rocks State Historic Site
Wichita Symphony Kansas Day Edventure
State Fossils of Kansas with Exploration Place
9:30-10:00
Son of the Sunflower State - Bob Dole
Learn About Agriculture in Kansas with Farmer Kylie
Ornate Box Turtles with Great Plains Nature Center
10:30-11:00
Westward Ho! Trails of Kansas
Beneath Monroe School: Archaeology at Brown vs Board of Education National Historic Site
11:30-12:15 LUNCH AND LEARN
Let's Explore Artifacts from Tribal Nations of Kansas
1:00-1:30
Wetland Wonders
Wagons, Wheels, and Wings: Transportation in Kansas
Author Visit Karen Greenwald: A Vote for Susanna: First Woman Mayor in the USA
The Kansas Comet's Roommate Best for 5th Grade
Follow the Buffalo Best for 4th and 5th Grade
2:00-2:30
Walking Tour of the Kansas Capitol
Can You Dig It? Prairie Dogs with the Sedgwick County Zoo
3:00-3:30
The Barred Tiger Salamander with the Great Plains Nature Center
I is for Ike with the Eisenhower Library
Be a Force for Nature (Kansas Animals) with the Sedgwick County Zoo
6-8 Sessions
6-8 Sessions
ON DEMAND SESSIONS - Available all day
Learn to Draw a Bison with Wichita CityArts
Home on the Range with Friends University Education Majors
Discover the Beauty, History, and Science at the Khica Family Carousel at Botanica
Home on the Range Sing-a-Long
Keeper of the Plains
Tragic Prelude Mural at the Kansas Capitol Building
William Allen White and the Red Rocks State Historic Site
Kansas Oil Museum
Wichita Symphony Kansas Day Edventure
State Fossils of Kansas with Exploration Place
9:30-10:00
Learn About Agriculture in Kansas with Farmer Kylie
10:30-11:00
Westward Ho! Trails of Kansas
Beneath Monroe School: Archaeology at Brown vs Board of Education National Historic Site
Wetland Metaphors
11:30-12:15 LUNCH AND LEARN
Let's Explore Artifacts from Tribal Nations of Kansas
1:00-1:30
Wagons, Wheels, and Wings: Transportation in Kansas
Author Visit Karen Greenwald: A Vote for Susanna: First Woman Mayor in the USA
The Kansas Comet's Roommate
Follow the Buffalo
2:00-2:30
Walking Tour of the Kansas Capitol
A Native Kansan Serves His Country: Senator Bob Dole
9-12 Sessions
9-12 Sessions
aON DEMAND SESSIONS - Available all day
Learn to Draw a Bison with Wichita CityArts
Home on the Range with Friends University Education Majors
Discover the Beauty, History, and Science at the Khica Family Carousel at Botanica
Home on the Range Sing-a-Long
Keeper of the Plains
Tragic Prelude Mural at the Kansas Capitol Building
William Allen White and the Red Rocks State Historic Site
Kansas Oil Museum
Wichita Symphony Kansas Day Edventure
State Fossils of Kansas with Exploration Place
9:30-10:00
Learn About Agriculture in Kansas with Farmer Kylie
10:30-11:00
Westward Ho! Trails of Kansas
Beneath Monroe School: Archaeology at Brown vs Board of Education National Historic Site
Wetland Metaphors
11:30-12:15 LUNCH AND LEARN
Let's Explore Artifacts from Tribal Nations of Kansas
1:00-1:30
The Kansas Comet's Roommate
2:00-2:30
Walking Tour of the Kansas Capitol
A Native Kansan Serves His Country: Senator Bob Dole
3-5 Grade Teachers - We have a thinking scaffold for your students to fill out during the day.
Google Doc Users - Get a Copy of the 2022 Kansas Day 3-5 Listening Guide
Microsoft Word Users - Download the 2022 Listening Guide Here - Choose File - Download - Microsoft Word
Special thanks to our friends in Junction City, Kansas for sharing this idea with us.
ON DEMAND SESSIONS
ON DEMAND SESSIONS
These are accessible for the entire day. Simply click the link to view at your convenience
Teachers be sure to also visit the Kansas State Historical Society to find additional resources such as
Make and Take Items
Kansas Day Bingo Cards
Virtual Tours of the Kansas State Capitol
NearPod Lessons (both teacher led or self-paced)
Santa Fe Trail Videos
Kansas Historical Society provides a variety of education resources and opportunities for all ages. Visit KSHS.org or contact Education.KSHS.Education@KS.gov for more information.
Learn to Draw a Bison with Wichita CityArts
Learn to Draw a Bison with Wichita CityArts
Grades 3-12
Art
Join Alisha Gridley from Wichita CityArts for a bison drawing lesson. Students will need paper, a pencil, and some crayons, markers, or colored pencils for this session. We cannot wait to see what you create!
Teachers - we invite you to share some of the drawings on social media. Be sure to tag CityArts in your posts and include our #edventure hashtag.
Twitter: @CityArts
Instagram: @WichitaCityArts
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Home on the Range with Friends University Education Majors
Home on the Range with Friends University Education Majors
Grades PK-5
Music
Happy Kansas Day! Join Friends University's Music Education majors as they take you on a journey exploring the origins of Kansas's beloved song "Home on the Range".
Make sure to watch the end for a special treat (hint: it includes an original arrangement)!
Instagram: FriendsU_Finearts
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Discover the Beauty, History & Science of the Khicha Family Carousel at Botanica
Discover the Beauty, History & Science of the Khicha Family Carousel at Botanica
Grades PK-12
STEM, Social Studies
Join us at Botanica Wichita for a historical ride on the Khicha Family Carousel, a 40-foot, 36-horse, 2-chariot Allan Herschel carousel that is the only one of its kind left in existence. This STEM focused lesson will feature simple machines, number sense, and a good dose of fun. Come join us!
Twitter @BotanicaWichita
Instagram @BotanicaWichita
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KANSAS AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR VISIT - Sheila Wagner and Scott Dawson
KANSAS AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR VISIT - Sheila Wagner and Scott Dawson
Grades PK-2
ELA, Art
Vist Cowskin Creek Clydesdale Farm and meet the inspiration for the book Clay's Mustache written by Sheila Wagner. Find out if Clydesdales really have mustaches? What does a baby Clydesdale look like? Find out about illustrator Scott Dawson and his fabulous artwork!
Purchase copies of Sheila Wagner's and Scott Dawson's Books from Watermark Books and Cafe
Sheila Wagner is an elementary school librarian and children’s book author from Kansas. She lives at home with her husband Mike and their dog, Cheera. She has three grown sons and 8 grandchildren she loves and adores! In her free time you can find her working with her horse, Paisley; swimming, mountain biking, or hiking in National Parks with her husband Mike.
Scott Dawson is a freelance illustrator living in Wichita, Kansas. For 30 years his work has been commissioned by many companies, advertising agencies, publishers, and design firms around the world. He is also the illustrator of the best-selling "I Survived" series.
Twitter
@watermarkbooks
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KANSAS AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR VISIT - Grant Snider
KANSAS AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR VISIT - Grant Snider
Grades PK-2
ELA, Art
Join Wichita author-illustrator Grant Snider as he shares how he was inspired to write his first picture book What Color Is Night? and look for some familiar Wichita landmarks! He will also share his latest picture book There is a Rainbow that is the hopeful book we all could use right now.
Purchase copies of Grant Snider's Books from Watermark Books and Cafe
Grant Snider began drawing and writing before he knew what he was doing. Soon it was too late to stop. His work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The Kansas City Star, The Best American Comics 2013, and all across the internet.
Grant lives in Wichita, Kansas with his wife, daughter, and four sons. He has a day job as an orthodontist. You can often find him carrying a sketchbook, lost in his own thoughts.
TEACHERS - Download the There is a Rainbow Activity Kit for more resources.
Twitter
@watermarkbooks
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Home on the Range Sing-a-Long with the Kansas Historical Society
Home on the Range Sing-a-Long with the Kansas Historical Society
Grades PK-12
Music, Social Studies
Join us in a sing-a-long of our state song, Home on the Range.
Teachers - Be sure to check out this lesson plan from the Kansas Historical Society about the history of this classic song.
And to know more about the original site where the poem was written, visit the Home on the Range Cabin online.
Twitter @KansasHistory
Instagram @Kansas_History
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Tragic Prelude Mural at the Kansas State Capitol Building
Tragic Prelude Mural at the Kansas State Capitol Building
Grades 6-12
Art, Social Studies
Tragic Prelude, featured on the second floor of the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka, is considered one of John Steuart Curry’s best murals. However, the painting’s rich symbolism was so heavily criticized throughout the 1930s and 1940s that Curry left without completing the murals planned for the rotunda. He even refused to sign the two murals he completed.
Take your class on a tour with Capitol Visitor Center Coordinator Joe Brentano, as he explores the history behind the mural and the symbolism depicted in it.
TEACHERS - Be sure to check out additional information about the mural from the Kansas Historical Society.
Twitter @KansasHistory
Instagram @Kansas_History
Teachers - If the video doesn't play properly, try accessing it through this Google Slideshow
The Keeper of the Plains
The Keeper of the Plains
Grades 2-12
Art, Social Studies
The Keeper of the Plains is the icon of Wichita. Commissioned to be built as a beautification project in the 1960's, construction was completed in 1974. The Keeper of the Plains faces the rising sun, which is of importance to the Native American culture. There are several subtle features around the Keeper of the Plains; the bridges that connect visitors to the the sculpture were made to look like a bow and arrow; its location is at the confluence of the Little Arkansas River and Arkansas River where legend has it, this was a popular hunting area.
Visit Wichita shares more information on The Keeper of the Plains.
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William Allen White and the Red Rocks State Historic Site
William Allen White and the Red Rocks State Historic Site
Grades 4-12
ELA, Social Studies
Come learn about William Allen White and take a tour of his home in Emporia, Kansas.
Twitter @KansasHistory
Instagram @Kansas_History
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Kansas Oil Museum Tour
Kansas Oil Museum Tour
Grades 6-12
STEM, Careers, Social Studies
The Kansas Oil Museum is the one of the largest museums in the state with a focus on the history of America's early 20th-century oil industry. We also preserve and interpret the history of Butler County, Kansas, from the earliest days of the Native American tribes and the pioneers, to small-town and ranch life of the 1900s.
Follow along with curator Suzanne Walenta and Kenneth Spurgeon as we see exhibits from the people of early Kansas to the discovery and history of oil in Kansas.
TEACHERS - Be sure to check out more information on the Kansas Oil Museum website.
Twitter @BCHistory_KSOil
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Wichita Symphony Kansas Day Edventure
Wichita Symphony Kansas Day Edventure
Grades PK-12
Music, Careers
Join us for an extraordinary tour with the Wichita Symphony as they share with us a Kansas Day Musical Edventure. We will meet Dr. Timothy Jones, Associate Concertmaster of the Wichita Symphony and Associate Professor of the Violin at Wichita State University and Film Composer Dr. George S. Clinton who was inspired to write a musical piece after visiting Wichita's Old Cowtown Museum. His "Old Cowtown Suite" is fantastic!
Twitter @WichitaSymphony
YouTube @Wichita Symphony Orchestra
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State Fossils of Kansas with Exploration Place
State Fossils of Kansas with Exploration Place
Grades PK-12
STEM
What creatures roamed the plains of Kansas millions of years ago? Well they mostly swam and soared as the Sunflower State was part of the Western Interior Seaway. Join Brooke as she dishes the dirt on what fossils are commonly found in Kansas. Plus follow along with a sweet dino digging activity.
9:30-10:00
9:30-10:00
NOTE: Sessions are subject to change based on guest speaker availability, technology issues, and weather conditions
Kansas State Symbols with the Kansas Historical Society
Kansas State Symbols with the Kansas Historical Society
Grades PK-2
Social Studies
Grades PK-2
Social Studies
What do Ornate Box Turtles, Little Bluestem, the Western Meadowlark and "Home on the Range" all have in common? These are all some of the official state symbols of Kansas. In this program, students will learn a sense of place and identity as we discuss the wide variety of symbols that have come to represent Kansas over time.
Twitter @KansasHistory
Instagram @Kansas_History
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Ornate Box Turtles with the Great Plains Nature Center
Ornate Box Turtles with the Great Plains Nature Center
Grades 3-5
STEM
Grades 3-5
STEM
Let's explore some awesome animal facts with Kansas' favorite reptile - The Ornate Box Turtle. This small colorful turtle is one of the coolest critters in the Sunflower State. Come explore with us.
Twitter @GPNatureCenter
Instagram @GreatPlainsNatureCenter
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The Son of the Sunflower State - Senator Bob Dole
The Son of the Sunflower State - Senator Bob Dole
Grades 3-5
Famous Kansans, Social Studies
Grades 3-5
Famous Kansans, Social Studies
Celebrate Kansas Day by learning about a famous Kansan, Senator Bob Dole from Russell, who represented the Sunflower state for over 35 years in the U.S. Congress. Discover what an archive is and observe Kansas themed primary sources within the collections of the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas.
Presented by The Dole Institute of Politics at Kansas University
Twitter @DoleInstitute
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Learn About Agriculture in Kansas with Farmer Kylie
Learn About Agriculture in Kansas with Farmer Kylie
Grades 3-12
Careers, STEM
Grades 3-12
Careers, STEM
Students are invited to explore the largest industry in the state, agriculture! Join Farmer Kylie as she defines agriculture and why it is important to Kansas. Take a journey learning about the types of crops grown in Kansas and how you use them daily.
Twitter @KSCorn
Instagram @KSCorn
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10:30-11:00
10:30-11:00
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The Barred Tiger Salamander with the Great Plains Nature Center
The Barred Tiger Salamander with the Great Plains Nature Center
Grades PK-2
STEM
Grades PK-2
STEM
Let's explore some awesome animal facts with Kansas' favorite amphibian - The Tiger Barred Salamander.
Twitter @GPNatureCenter
Instagram @GreatPlainsNatureCenter
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Westward HO! Trails of Kansas
Westward HO! Trails of Kansas
Grades 4-8
Social Studies
Grades 4-8
Social Studies
Students learn about westward expansion, focusing on experiences from the Santa Fe and Oregon-California trails. The tour includes a full-size covered wagon and explores items packed by both families traveling the Oregon Trail and businessmen transporting goods on the Santa Fe Trail.
Twitter @KansasHistory
Instagram @Kansas_History
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Beneath Monroe School: What Archaeology Can Teach us About the Buried Past at Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Beneath Monroe School: What Archaeology Can Teach us About the Buried Past at Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Grades 4-12
Careers, Social Studies
Grades 4-12
Careers, Social Studies
Buried beneath the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site is a history predating the 1954 Supreme Court case from which it gets its name, which ended legal segregation of schools in the United States. Monroe Elementary School (built 1927) currently stands on the property, but buried beneath the ground is the former location of the first Monroe School (built 1874) and several houses. Early maps are vital to understanding the history of the property, but archeology can help us expand this story, increasing our knowledge of the early life of the property and the people that lived and learned there.
Twitter @KansasHistory
Instagram @Kansas_History
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Wetland Metaphors
Wetland Metaphors
Grades 6-12
ELA, STEM
Grades 6-12
ELA, STEM
Cheyenne Bottoms is the largest wetland complex in the interior of the United States and a Wetland of International Importance. What better way to celebrate Kansas Day then learning more about this unique ecosystem in our state? Through a series of metaphors, we will discover the benefits of the wetlands and learn how this is an important resting spot for migrating birds along the Central Flyway.
Presenter - Mandy Kern: KWEC Program Specialist
Instagram: kwecpics
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11:30-12:15 LUNCH & LEARN SESSION
11:30-12:15 LUNCH & LEARN SESSION
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Let's Explore Artifact Replicas from the Tribal Nations in Kansas
Let's Explore Artifact Replicas from the Tribal Nations in Kansas
Grades PK-5
Social Studies
Grades PK-5
Social Studies
No more grainy black and white history book photos! This session allows students to take a close up view of Native American artifact replicas. All artifact replicas are constructed in the same fashion as centuries ago, including real animal bones, feathers, etc. that served natives for centuries. We will allow students to gain a better understanding and appreciation for what and how these everyday tools, weapons and equipment were made and used. Also, students will become aware of how similar our modern day tools, weapons and equipment mimic those of the Native Americans centuries ago.
Artifact replicas include:
Tools/Utensils (shovels, rakes, knives, spoons, sickles, fishing equipment, etc.)
Weapons (bow & arrow, knives, spear & atlatl, gunstock war club, hunting accessories, etc.)
Games of skill (youth and adult) to improve hunting and fighting skills
Presented by the Wichita Public Schools Title VI Native American Indian Education Program
Twitter @WPSNativeED
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1:00-1:30
1:00-1:30
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Wetland Wonders
Wetland Wonders
Grades PK-5
STEM
Grades PK-5
STEM
Cheyenne Bottoms is the largest wetland complex in the interior of the United States and a Wetland of International Importance. What better way to celebrate Kansas Day then learning more about this unique ecosystem in our state? Discover what a wetland is and how it is important. Meet some of the critters that call our marsh home, making it one of the most diverse habitats in Kansas.
Instagram: kwecpics
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Wagons, Wheels, and Wings: Transportation in Kansas and How it Changed Daily Life
Wagons, Wheels, and Wings: Transportation in Kansas and How it Changed Daily Life
Grades 2-6
Social Studies
Grades 2-6
Social Studies
Students explore different forms of transportation used long ago and in the present as they travel through the Kansas Museum of History. They will visit a covered wagon, steamboat, train, car, and airplane.
Twitter @KansasHistory
Instagram @Kansas_History
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Author Visit with Karen Greenwald: A Vote for Susanna - The First Woman Mayor in the USA
Author Visit with Karen Greenwald: A Vote for Susanna - The First Woman Mayor in the USA
Grades 2-8
ELA, Famous Kansans, Social Studies
Grades 2-8
ELA, Famous Kansans, Social Studies
Author Karen Greenwald joins us to share the true story of Susanna Salter. In 1887, the state of Kansas gave women the right to vote in municipal elections. But some men in the city of Argonia, Kansas didn’t think women should have a say in choosing their next mayor, so they put a woman on the ballot―as a joke. That woman was Susanna Salter―and soon the men would find the joke was on them! Narrated by a grandmother who remembered what happened on that election day, this is the true story of a woman who stood up for her right to vote and accomplished so much more.
Purchase Copies of A Vote for Susanna by Karen Greenwald
Twitter - @watermarkbooks
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Follow the Buffalo
Follow the Buffalo
Grades 4-8
Social Studies
Grades 4-8
Social Studies
The Homestead Act of 1862 had far reaching impacts on the United States including western expansion, immigration, and technological innovation. The impacts of the Act also extended to those American Indians who already called the West home. The American bison or “buffalo” was sacred for many American Indian tribes. The animals played an integral part in all aspects of daily life. In this lesson a park ranger will use real parts of the buffalo to examine the different ways American Indian tribes utilized the sacred animal.
Presented by Homestead National Historic Park
Twitter @HomesteadNHP
Instagram @HomesteadNPS
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1:00-1:45
1:00-1:45
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The Kansas Comet's Roommate
The Kansas Comet's Roommate
Grades 5-10
Famous Kansans, PE/Health, Social Studies
Grades 5-10
Famous Kansans, PE/Health, Social Studies
This program examines the relationship between Gold Jacket Gale Sayers and his teammate Brian Piccolo. Not only will students examine the historical implications of being one of the first black/white roommates in the NFL, but also the character traits each of these players displayed in order to overcome adversity both on and off the field. A segment from the TV movie Brian's Song will be shown to reinforce the topic. The 45-minute program, which is designed to be highly interactive, is supplemented by a lesson aligned with common core/national standards of education.
Twitter @ProFootballHOF
Instagram @ProFootballHOF
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2:00-2:30
2:00-2:30
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Ornate Box Turtles with the Great Plains Nature Center
Ornate Box Turtles with the Great Plains Nature Center
Grades PK-2
STEM
Grades PK-2
STEM
Let's explore some awesome animal facts with Kansas' favorite reptile - The Ornate Box Turtle. This small colorful turtle is one of the coolest critters in the Sunflower State. Come explore with us
Twitter @GPNatureCenter
Instagram @GreatPlainsNatureCenter
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Can You Dig it? Prairie Dogs at the Sedgwick County Zoo - JUST ADDED
Can You Dig it? Prairie Dogs at the Sedgwick County Zoo - JUST ADDED
Grades PK-5
STEM
Grades PK-5
STEM
Prairie dogs play a vital role in maintaining the prairie ecosystem. Their churning activities aerate the soil allowing more water penetration, and their nitrogen-rich dung is a natural fertilizer which improves soil quality and vegetation. In this session, we'll take an up close look at the Prairie Dog exhibit and find out more fun facts on this awesome mammal.
Twitter @SedgwickCoZoo
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Walking Tour of the Kansas Capitol Building in Topeka
Walking Tour of the Kansas Capitol Building in Topeka
Grades 3-12
Art, STEM
Grades 3-12
Art, STEM
Join us as we journey through the Kansas Capitol Building with a personalized tour. Classrooms are invited to post questions as we walk through this historic building.
Twitter @KansasHistory
Instagram @Kansas_History
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A Native Kansan Serves His Country: Senator Bob Dole
A Native Kansan Serves His Country: Senator Bob Dole
Grades 6-12
Famous Kansans, Social Studies
Grades 6-12
Famous Kansans, Social Studies
Explore the compelling life, career, and legacy of native Kansan Bob Dole, a World War II Purple Heart recipient, Senator, and Republican Leader with the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas. Using artifacts directly from one of the largest Congressional archives in the United States, students will learn about how a small-town boy grew up into a respected and impactful national leader.
Presented by The Dole Institute of Politics at Kansas University
Twitter @DoleInstitute
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3:00-3:30
3:00-3:30
NOTE: Sessions are subject to change based on guest speaker availability, technology issues, and weather conditions
The Barred Tiger Salamander with the Great Plains Nature Center
The Barred Tiger Salamander with the Great Plains Nature Center
Grades PK-5
STEM
Grades PK-5
STEM
Let's explore some awesome animal facts with Kansas' favorite amphibian - The Tiger Barred Salamander.
Twitter @GPNatureCenter
Instagram @GreatPlainsNatureCenter
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Be a Force for Nature with the Sedgwick County Zoo
Be a Force for Nature with the Sedgwick County Zoo
Grades PK-5
STEM
Grades PK-5
STEM
Join us as we explore native Kansas species and how we can help behave in a manner that supports the survival of the nature all around us.
Twitter @SedgwickCoZoo
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I is for Ike Story Time with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Library
I is for Ike Story Time with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Library
Grades 3-5
ELA, Famous Kansans, Social Studies
Grades 3-5
ELA, Famous Kansans, Social Studies
Come learn about Kansas' own Dwight D. Eisenhower who became our nation's 34th President from the 34th state.
Presented by the Dwight D. Eisenhower Library
Twitter @IKELibrary
Instagram @IKELibrary
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Thanks for joining us for Kansas Day!
If you enjoyed these virtual field trip experiences, be sure to checkout our upcoming events and our archived recordings at https://www.usd259.org/virtuallearning. All of our Virtual EdVentures are completely free to teachers both near and far, so come join us!
~The Wichita Public Schools EdTech Team
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