History & Environmental Fair
Thursday, April 24, 2008
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
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| Rain or shine |
Join us for an exciting outside adventure at the History &
Environmental Fair at the Kansas Historical Society! |
| Free admission |
Learn how our natural resources helped to shape the lives
of Kansans. |
| 6425 SW Sixth Avenue |
Find out how people have, in turn, affected the land and wildlife. |
| Kansas Historical Society |
2008
Quiz Book
Introductory
Letter
Souvenirs
Vendor Menu
Map |
Topeka KS 66615
785-272-8681, ext. 431 |
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Featuring:
Kansas Agri Women
Kansas Department Health & & Environment
Kansas Business & Recycling Program
Kansas Forest Service Bandsaw Demonstration (sawing timber to board
lumber)
Flint Knapping
Archeology - ancient technologies of pottery making
Participate in fun activities provided by more than 15 environmental
exhibitors such as Keep America Beautiful- Topeka/Shawnee County, and
Parks and Recreation of Topeka!
Meet native Kansas animals from Stone Nature Center!
Try your hand at skills which related to our environment such as corn
grinding, and carpentry!
Take part in traditional practices which helped our ancestors survive
in early Kansas, such as setting up a tipi.
Receive a packet of information to use in your classrooms!
Food vendor: Menu
Museum Store: Souvenirs
Buffalo Burger $3.00
Hamburger $3.00
Polish Sausage $3.00
Hot Dog $1.50
Bratwurst $3.00
Turkey Leg $5.00
Bierock $3.00
BBQ Brisket Sandwich $5.00
Fries $2.00 w/cheese $2.50 w/chili & cheese $3.00
Snow Cones $2.00 & $3.00
Bottled Sode & Water $1.00
 Co-presented
by the Shawnee County Conservation District and
the Kansas Historical Society. Please register by calling 785-272-8681,
ext. 431.
 Teachers: This is an excellent
opportunity to reinforce the environment, history, and science lessons
you have been teaching all year. Participation in the History &
Environmental Fair will provide information to meet the following Kansas
science teaching standards for all grade levels:
 6. Science in personal
and environmental perspectives
7. History and nature of
science
There is plenty of room so schools may come and go at their convenience
but should plan at least two hours at the event and an hour in the museum.The
fair will feature some 30 different hands-on activities, displays, and
a nature trail that will educate students in many aspects of environmental
issues. Information at the event will be suitable for students generally
from the fourth grade and up.
The fair is organized such that each exhibitor has a display area.
Teachers escort their class to each display where a 10-minute presentation
is made. Teachers may go to some or all of the displays of their choosing.
Each teacher will receive a packet of information that can be used later
in classroom activities. We suggest that teachers with larger classes
break up into groups of 10-15 students to view the displays.
Reservations should be made by April 1, 2008 with the registration
form. Please register by calling 785-272-8681, ext. 431, education@kshs.org.
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