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"The technology of video-conferencing has opened the doors to a world of virtual field trips. Students can experience any event or visit almost any historic site without even leaving the classroom." The EarlyWorks Education Team offers nationwide distance learning programs for K-12. Tailored to specific classroom topics and curriculum, these sessions provide each student with a "next best thing to being there" experience. The video-conferencing technology allows for dynamic two-way discussion between your students and the historical interpreters. History is infused with drama, social sciences and literacy to create an engaging experience. EarlyWorks provides comprehensive lesson plans for each electronic field trip. To schedule your Electronic Field Trip, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Topics:Civil War MedicineGrades: 4 - 12 Program fee: $125 Length: 40 minutes In 1863, little was known about the causes of diseases, how to stop them from spreading or how to cure them. Soldiers had little chance of surviving. Students will meet the battlefield nurse who will demonstrate medical and surgical techniques. Your class will develop an understanding of how many of these techniques have involved into modern medicine.
Tradespeople From HistoryGrades: 4 - 12 Program fee: $125 Length: 40 minutes Espionage was common during the Civil War. Some of the best spies of the era were women. "Cray Bet" will let you in on some of her spying methods. Ask her how she and other women spies played a part in changing the course of certain events during the Civil War.
History Mystery: Ghost StoriesGrades: 4 - 12 Program fee: $125 Length: 40 minutes Some say that Abraham Lincoln haunts the White House. Lincoln's ghostly legacy is just one history mystery shared in this interactive electronic field trip. Participants are encouraged to use their knowledge of history to question and discuss puzzles about Abraham Lincoln and Merriwether Lewis.
Historic Trades: Meet the HerbalistGrades: 3 - 12 Program fee: $125 Length: 40 minutes In the early Village of Huntsville the herbalist was a person of standing. She provided appropriate herbs for every occasion. She recommended herbs for cooking and for your medicinal needs as well as herbs for your bridal bouquet. Join her as she dispenses advice and answers your questions- always infusing a strong dose of humor.
Teacher Resources
Teacher & Parent DemoGrades: K - 12 Program fee: $100 Length: 30 minutes Designed as an intro to video-conferencing, this demonstration will cover topics such as building interactivity, developing questioning strategies, involving the reluctant student, using inquiry-based learning and building literacy.
Traveling History TrunksTraveling history trunks are available at EarlyWorks. These trunks include educational materials such as cds, costumes, artifacts, games and books based on the trunk topic. Topics include African American History, Alabama, Citizenship, Civil War, Cotton, Colonial America, Communities, Inventors, Huntsville/Madison County, Lewis and Clark, Native American History and World War II. Trunks are available during the school year. There is a $25 delivery charge, which will be waived if your class books a museum visit or an electronic field trip.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTTeacher workshops can be arranged with Susan Sollid, Education Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
PROP LESSONSThe gift shops at the museums offer a variety of items suited to classroom use. Coonskin caps, calico bonnets, quill pens and tin cups are just a few of the items teachers frequently purchase for use in school plays and history lessons. Call 256.564.8100 for more information.
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