LIVING HISTORY

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LIVING HISTORY

• IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME!

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MAKING HISTORY COME ALIVE

• As a result of having a living history
  Plattsburgh Depot at the NCTRC, teachers will
  have the opportunity to dovetail the
  cross-curriculum approach of living history by
  implementing social, military, economic,
  geographical, and cultural factors that shaped
  our history with their students. Using the
  materials available through the depot, teachers
  can create moments for their students, keeping
  the differentiated learning approach in mind.

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

• Kinesthetic/tactile
• Take frequent breaks
• Move around or stand up while learning
• Use bright colors or highlight reading materials
• Listen to music while studying

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CONTINUED

• Visual
• Use visual materials such as pictures, maps,
  charts, graphs, flashcards, etc.
• Sit toward the front of the class to avoid visual
  obstruction
• Take notes or ask teachers for handouts
• Study in a quiet place away from verbal
  disturbance

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CONTINUED

• Auditory
• Read text or flashcard aloud
• Use a tape recorder during lectures
• Study with a friend
• Create musical jingles to aid memorization
• Submit work as oral presentation or on an
  audiotape

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LIVING HISTORY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

• The living history depot based at the NCTRC will
  be available to educators from all walks of life.
  Elementary and secondary educators, as well as
  special education, art, and technology will find
  this hands on depot useful. However, teachers
  completing any courses offered by the LHEF will
  be able to make the items available at the depot
  most applicable. Please see following website for
  further details. http//www.livinghistoryed.org/
  Successful participants will have the opportunity
  to apply for a Living History Kit to use with
  their students and colleagues based on funding
  availability.

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LIVING HISTORY KIT PROGRAM

• Upon completion of first living history course
• Introductory living history kit
• 1 drill manual
• 1 toy musket
• 1 sketch book

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LIVING HISTORY KIT PROGRAM

• Upon hosting a living history colonial day
• Colonial day living history kit
• 30 muskets
• 1 18th century tent
• 1 cooking kit

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LIVING HISTORY KIT PROGRAM

• Upon initiating a long term program (with
  overnight option)
• Living history overnight kit
• 30 muskets (unless already acquired)
• 30 tri-corner hats
• 30 hunting shirts
• 30 cartridge boxes
• 1 18th century tent (unless already acquired)
• 1 cooking kit (unless already acquired)

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LIVING HISTORY KIT PROGRAM

• Upon recruiting a colleague to take a living
  history course
• Living history recruitment kit
• Female bonnet, petticoat, chemise, bed jacket,
  skirt, and set of pockets.
• Male adult hunting frock, common shirt, cocked
  hat, and overalls/breeches

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TURN KEY

• Thanks to the alliance between the NCTRC and
  LHEF, many educators in the North Country have a
  chance to utilize a depot stocked with 10,000
  dollars worth of equipment. In respect, all of
  the equipment will be together, stored within the
  NCTRC and in good working order.

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TRAIN THE TRAINER

• Due to the ongoing PDE program at Plattsburgh
  State I had the opportunity this summer to
  experience a chance of a lifetime. I was able to
  participate in several Living History courses,
  and now have a wonderful chance of becoming a
  trainer to the many educators who decide to take
  advantage of the NCTRC depot. The NCTRC will be
  offering classes to those teachers who had the
  chance to participate in one of many courses
  offered by the LHEF. The particular train the
  trainer classes will provide me the opportunity
  to put my experience with living history to good
  use. I will be able to help those educators who
  want to bring a hands-on approach to their
  classrooms a head start on how to utilize the
  equipment available through the depot. The
  pictures on the following slides are a testament
  to the experience I have acquired and am willing
  to share with those who want to take advantage of
  it.

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LIVING HISTORY IN ACTION
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LIVING HISTORY IN ACTION
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LIVING HISTORY IN ACTION