A volunteer recently brought in an article about something related. 8th
graders are docents for a 4th grade program. The photocopy isn't labeled
as to its source, sorry.

 

Elk Rapids Schools [Michigan]

A Step Back in Time

 

                The 8th grade students from Cherryland Middle School who
will be working as Historic Presenters for the local 4th graders in the
spring, had the opportunity to visit the Buckley Old Engine Club's
Education Day last week. 28 students, two teachers, and two
representatives of their partnering group, Samel Family Historical
Heritage Society, joined groups from many other schools for a day of
stepping back into a different time.

                These 8th graders will be presenters at the historic
Samels Family Farm in Williamsburg [Michigan] next spring, when Lakeland
and Mill Creek 4th graders come to see what a day on a 1920's farm was
all about. The visit to Buckley is certainly a great head start, as most
of the students had never seen the old machinery in motion, or been on a
working farm.

                Volunteers of the Old Engine Club had planned a program
where the students would be able to try their hands at using many of the
machines. The students were happy to give things a try. Some tried the
drag saw, collected wheat from the thrasher, and rode on the 1923 steam
locomotive pulling the coach car from the 1800's. They observed the rock
crusher, and saw mill at work. They watched the foundry men and shingle
makers at work. Each presenter at these stations gave clear explanations
of what was going on, and answered all the questions people had.

                This is the kind of program our 8th grade students will
be offering in the spring. The 8th graders will research, plan,
practice, and write about all the activities they will be demonstrating.
Some of them will be taking lessons from professional artisans, in
preparation for the spring program.

                The Education Program offered by the Buckley Old Engine
Club was the perfect introduction to some of the old ways. They worked
very hard to make the day as valuable and fun as possible; right down to
popcorn, cider, and donuts! It was a great day, and FREE!

 

Here is a link to a news article from spring 2007 with more information:

 

http://static.record-eagle.com/2007/may/24docents.htm 


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