We had a fantastic day at the Sylvania Historical Village on Friday! All of the students were very well-behaved and we received several compliments on how well we listened. I was very proud of our 2nd grade students! They represented Whiteford Elementary very well! We began our adventure in the carriage house where we learned all about the Native Americans that lived in this area. We were able to see what kind of houses they lived in, how they heated their homes, and some of the tools that they used. Our next stop was the barn where we learned about different trades during the time of the pioneers. Many people were farmers, but if you had a special talent, you might have been a blacksmith, a cobbler, a milliner, or a cooper. Students were able to choose a trade that they might have had during the pioneer times and make their own sign to advertise their business. We also learned all about what a one-room schoolhouse would have been like during pioneer times. Students only attended school from first grade until sixth grade. After sixth grade, it was time to grow up and get a job! We got to see one of the large wooden paddles that teachers might have used on a naughty student and we also learned about how a student might have to stand at the blackboard with their nose pressed inside a circle. How times have changed! Next, we headed to the log cabin to learn all about pioneer life. We learned how a fire would help to help to heat the home, provide light for the home, and cook the food. Fire was very important to the pioneers! We also learned all about the saying, "Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite." Pioneer families used to stuff their beds with hay from the barn and sometimes the hay would contain bugs that might bite at night…yikes! We headed to the museum where we got down to work dipping candles and churning butter. Students marched in a circle as they dipped their candles in wax and ice water, churned the butter three times, and then received a bead as payment for their hard work from the taskmaster. I also caught some cute funny faces as the students were waiting in line to churn the butter! Aren't they precious?!?! One of my favorite parts of the day was when we headed back to the barn to play the Opinion Game. Two of the volunteers at the museum would both hold up a tool or household item used during pioneer times. They would both provide an explanation of what the item was and students had to vote on which opinion they thought was true by holding up a blue or red card. Above you can see students holding up their cards to vote!
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AuthorMrs. Brunt is a third grade teacher at Whiteford Elementary. Archives
July 2019
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