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Pomeroy Living History Farm

4-6 Education Programs

 

Grade Levels: 4-6

Theme:  Self-Sufficiency And Recycling On A Pre-Electric Farm Making Rope

Program Description:  This program gives students a historical perspective on food growing and preservation, and demonstrates some tools and craft skills involved in a self-sufficient life-style.  It also demonstrates how early century farm families were, by necessity, efficient recyclers.  An activity session allows students to use a historic craft skill to make something to take home with them.  Includes a 17 page teacher's curriculum guide.

Length:  1 hour 45 minutes
Start Times:  9:30 AM or 11:30 AM
Cost:  $4.00 per student

Dates Offered: (2011)  April 26, 27, 28

                                  May 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26, 31

                                  June 1, 2, 7, 8, 9


Minimum:  40 students (or $160.00);  Maximum: 55 students
 

 

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