Badger History Bulletin - Winter 2001
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Table of Contents
Dressed Up Historically at www.wisconsinhistory.org/kids
(Page 1)
Caddie Woodlawn and Sterling North are two new paper dolls at
the Society's Kids Web site, each with clothing that correlates
to incidents in their books.
Essay: Wisconsin Promise by Elizabeth Burmaster,
Superintendent of Public Instruction (Page
2)
A refection on Wisconsin's dedication to putting its children
first.
OSS Publication News (Page 3)
News tidbits from the Office of School Services on They
Came to Wisconsin and Native People of Wisconsin.
New Wisconsin Social Studies Guide (Page 4)
Planning Curriculum in Social Studies, published by
the Department of Public Instruction.
Lesson Plans
- Elementary: Rowing to Old La Pointe (Page
5-6)
This lesson plan uses the online resources of Madeline
Island in order to show students Madeline Island's
connection to history. Using the online materials and the
resources recommended, students will get a better understanding
of their unique place in Wisconsin history. Visiting the island
is a treat, but not required, as the site also provides a
virtual tour of the Island.
- Secondary: Using Architectural History to Raise
Community Awareness (Pages 11-12)
In this lesson plan, students will look at buildings in their
community to understand the value of historic property.
Teaching with Material Culture: Children's Clothing
Collection Online (Pages 7-9)
Take a peek in the Museum's storage rooms and look at their
Children's
Clothing Collection online!
Wisconsin History Day News (Page 13)
NHD in Wisconsin news tidbits, including a new southeastern
regional event and the collection of Wisconsin
Local History and Biography Articles.
Reviews
- Trouble at Fort La Pointe, Book
reviewed by Tara Bultman (Page 14)
A "history mystery" about a young girl named Suzette.
- Wisconsin: For Kids, by Kids,
Book reviewed by Elysa Vigneault (Page 14)
A book written by the students of Winnequah Middle School
for other students to learn about the history behind some
of Wisconsin's most important people, places, and events
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