Traveling Resource TrunksThe African American Experience in KansasGrades 5 - 8 Experience Kansas through the words of Langston Hughes, the camera lens of Gordon Parks, and the music of Eva Jessye, all prominent in their fields and all native Kansans. Their stories along with other African American men and women who have made significant contributions can be explored. Discover the compelling history of the buffalo soldiers and learn about African American traditions. Trunk SpecificationsWeight: 60 lbs. The curriculum is aimed at grades four, five, and six. However, many of the lessons may be modified for use with other age levels. The goal of the curriculum is not only to teach about African Americans and their place in Kansas history, but also to help students develop critical thinking skills by giving them opportunities to evaluate primary source materials and begin to form their own interpretation of history. The focus is not only on the "facts" of history, but also the methodology. Although the curriculum is based in the discipline of history, it has many lessons that cross the curriculum lines. Math, art, anthropology, folklore, and literature lessons are included. The manual is laid out so that all twenty-eight lessons will provide an overview of African American history in Kansas. Each lesson is complete in itself and does not require knowledge learned from other lessons. However, if the lessons are used together they provide an integrated curriculum. The lessons include objectives, historical background information, vocabulary lists, and selected bibliographies. Extended activities are provided to give you suggestions for further study or to adjust the curriculum level for use with a variety of age groups. COPYRIGHTWe encourage the copying of material in this manual for educational purposes. Reproduction of these materials for any other use is prohibited without written permission from the Kansas Historical Society. Reproduction of the video programs is prohibited. SPECIAL NOTE ON OBJECTSPlease inventory the trunk upon its arrival and before it is returned. An inventory sheet has been provided for your use. Please return the trunk in the same condition that it was received. Objects and materials are to be used as the teacher sees fit; however, please keep in mind that many students will be using the trunk this year and in years to come. Use is encouraged; overuse, damage, and mutilation are not. Return of TrunkWe book traveling resource trunks for four-week intervals. To assure that the trunk you are using will reach the next destination in time, we ask that it be returned to us by the return date. Allow at least two days shipping time. Enjoy!Please enjoy the use of the trunk. If you have comments or concerns we would like to hear from you. Please contact us at Education and Outreach Division, Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW Sixth Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66615-1099, 785-272-8681, fax 785-272-8682, TTY 785-272-8683. 
Trunk Contents23 Photographs31 Biography Posters 6 Books 2 Videos Pieces from Africa Timeline Flannel Panel Bingo Game Cards (flannel board activity) Stepping Stones Puzzle & Legal Booklets (flannel board activity) Hairstyle Cutouts (5 pieces) Cowboy Pieces Civil War pieces Baseball League pieces Primary Source Activities pieces 
Teacher's ManualLesson 1 - Africa: A Diverse ContinentLesson 2 - Bleeding Kansas: A Question of Slavery Lesson 3 - Coming to Kansas: Migration to Freedom Lesson 4 - Cowboys and Cattle Drives Lesson 5 - Newspapers: Voice of the People Lesson 6 - Education: Stepping Stones to Equality Lesson 7 - Men A Marching: African Americans in the Military Lesson 8 - Business and Community Lesson 9 - "Play Ball:" African American Baseball Lesson 10 - Seeking Notable People Lesson 11 - The Words of Langston Hughes Lesson 12 - The Images of Gordon Parks Lesson 13 - Through the Music of Eva Jessye Lesson 14 - Storytelling Lesson 15 - Music Lesson 16 - Folk Arts Lesson 17 - Celebrations Traveling Resource Trunks are available in Kansas on a first come, first served basis and are free of charge except for shipping. The borrower is responsible for shipping charges. The loan period is four weeks; this includes shipping time. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. A pre-use packet of information will be sent in advance. For more information contact the Education and Outreach Division at 785-272-8681, ext. 414; education@kshs.org. |
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