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AmericanThe fourth grade students at Sauk School In Matteson School District 162 stepped back in time with a hands-on history program that helped them understand about 17th Century America. Culminating a history unit that focused on the development of the northeastern area of what would become the United States, the program allowed children to view animals that were kept as livestock by the Native Americans of that region, see displays of clothing from that period and see animal pelts that were used in trading. Pictured on top, Justin Laird, son of animal handler William Laird, took a goat around for other children to see. Bottom left, William Laird shows the children a rooster. Bottom right, Bill Thompson holds a coyoteStar photo by Dave Dorsettskin. The unique program developed by the teachers also incorporated other parts of the curriculum by providing activities in art, music, spelling and language arts. The day included a lunch, which was similar to the feast served to the Pilgrims and Native Americans during the first Thanksgiving. “Children remember what they are learning when they are actively involved and when they are able to see, touch, and taste what is being discussed. fourth grade teacher Kim Edwards said. “It was a terrific learning experience and we’re grateful to Bill Thompson, a Richton Park resident, who brought the wilderness clothing and animal pelts to school, and Richton Park resident Bill Laird who shared his animals with the students.”
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Matteson Star
Matteson, Illinois, US
Sun, Dec 10, 1995
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