History & Environmental Fair

Thursday, April 15, 2010

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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 have helped Kansans "live green" from the earliest peoples to today.

6425 SW 6th Avenue

Find out how people have, in turn, affected the land and wildlife.

Kansas Historical Society
  • 2010 Teacher letter
  • 2010 Quiz book (available two weeks prior to event)
  • Topeka KS 66615
    785-272-8681, ext. 415


    2009 History & Environmental Fair

    Featuring:

  • New exhibitors each year
  • Discover composting, tree recycling, and other environmentally-friendly demonstrations
  • Try candle-dipping, water carrying, and other traditional life skills that helped our ancestors survive in early Kansas
  • Explore activity and exhibit booths staffed by representatives from Kansas Farm Bureau, Kansas Department of Health & Environment, Keep America Beautiful, and the Topeka Shawnee County Public Library
  • Meet native Kansas animals
  • Teachers will receive a packet of information to use in classrooms
    • Menu

      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 Soda & Water $1.00

    Co-presented by the Shawnee County Conservation District and the Kansas Historical Society. Please register by calling 785-272-8681, ext. 415.

    History & Environmental FairTeachers: 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:

    bullet6. Science in personal and environmental perspectives
    bullet7. 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 choose to go to some or all of the displays. Each teacher will receive a packet of information and activities that can be used later in classroom. We suggest that teachers with larger classes break the students into groups of 10-15 to view the displays.

    Reservations should be made by April 1, 2010 with the registration form. Please register by calling 785-272-8681, ext. 415.


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