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| Burritt and His "Green" Home | B-01 | | Burritt on the Mountain | | | Social Studies | Science | | | | | Description: | Dr. Burritt was ahead of his time. His home has many features unique to his day. The wheat straw bale insulation he used is recommended for green buildings today. Even the shape of the house is unique. Learn about the myths of snakes in the walls and dragons in the dining room. Dr. Burritt's home features eclectic architecture from Greek columns to Art Deco lighting. Take a tour of the Historic Park buildings to see how settlers of the past designed structures to take advantage of solar heat and wind power. | | Course Length: | 1 1/2 hours | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Castles of Cumberland | B-02 | | Burritt on the Mountain | | | Social Studies | Science | | | | | Description: | Visit some early American “castles” of the Cumberland region. These log structures dominated the region’s early rural landscapes (moved from original locations in Alabama/Tennessee to Burritt.) We have four different styles of cabins and other types of structures. Burritt's newest addition, the Eddins House, constructed in 1810, is the oldest documented log structure in the state. All houses are furnished with authentic relics and reproductions. Everyone asks, “Why are the doors so low?” It isn’t because of the height of our ancestors! Join us aw we work our chores. We may even have some time to play games and make toys. | | Course Length: | 1 hour | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| What Lies Above | B-03 | | Burritt on the Mountain | | | Social Studies | Science | | | | | Description: | Rock My World is a wonderful, hands-on approach to learning about rocks - igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. Pan for sparkling gems in our 28-foot sluice, visit one of our coal mines, scout out our rock and mineral exhibit and visit animals like the ones that worked in mines and for miners in the 1800s. Keep colorful rocks and minerals you find when you pan in our sluice. Choose from a morning or afternoon session from 9-11:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Plan to bring a picnic lunch! | | Course Length: | 2 hours | | | | | Disclaimer | August and September | | | | | | | | |
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| Time Travelers Sleepover | EW-01 | | EarlyWorks, Historic Huntsville Depot, Alabama Constitution Village | | Language Arts | Social Studies | | | Technology | | | Description: | Students travel back in time to explore the rich history of the Old South. Curriculum encourages teamwork as well as individual exploration. All program content is multi-disciplinary, crossing the lines of history, literature, art and science. For example, past meets present when students encounter the hi-tech behind-the-scenes of working animatronic history exhibits. The Sleepover is supervised. Available at EarlyWorks, Historic Huntsville Depot and Alabama Constitution Village. | | Course Length: | 1 p.m. to 1 p.m. following day | | | | | Disclaimers: | Prices are based on 4 people to a room. Additional charges will be incurred for single occupancy. | | | | | | | | |
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| Great History Sleepover | EW-02 | | Historic Huntsville Depot | | Language Arts | Social Studies | | | | | | Description: | Spend the night in one of the oldest railroad structures in the nation! Built in 1860, the Huntsville Depot provides the perfect spot for a great History Sleepover! The Sleepover is supervised and begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 11 a.m. the next day. Students will hear ghost stories as they roast marshmallows at the bonfire; join the Depot Brigade and march to the beat of a drum; discover actual graffiti left by Civil War soldiers; experience the life of a Civil War soldier-cooking, supplies, even medical attention! | | Course Length: | Program is from 6 p.m. until 11 a.m. the next day. | | | | | Disclaimers: | No showers available. | | | | | | | | |
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| Village Living History | EW-03 | | Alabama Constitution Village | | Language Arts | Social Studies | | | | | | Description: | Alabama Constitution Village, a living history museum, marks the site where Alabama became the 22nd state admitted to the Union in 1819. Interpreters make history come alive as they invite students to card cotton, turn the great wheel lathe in the cabinet shop, stoke the fires in the blacksmith shop and dip candles. | | Course Length: | 2 hours | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Civil War Encampment | EW-04 | | Historic Huntsville Depot | | Language Arts | Social Studies | | | | | | Description: | Students will enhance language development extending vocabulary knowledge using terms appropriate in the 1860’s. They will discuss and analyze the culture and lives of people living during the 1860’s in the South: weather, hardships, daily life, dangers, responsibilities, etc. They will develop map and globe skills by locating features associated with the Civil War; use cardinal and intermediate directions to describe routes used in the war; locate and identify states in the confederacy and union. Lasting cultural influences of the Civil War will be explored: food, medicine, music, literature, social structure. Held at the Historic Huntsville Depot. | | Course Length: | 2 hours | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Folklife Festival | EW-05 | | Alabama Constitution Village | | Language Arts | Social Studies | | | | | | Description: | Students will examine the difference between urban nineteenth century life in the South and life of today. Learn the importance of handing down skills of traditional crafts and folkways from one generation to the next. By experiencing the importance of the relationship between the land and its people, students discover the interdependence of people in early Alabama. Offered at Alabama Constitution Village one week in April each year. | | Course Length: | 2 hours | | Days Offered: | One week in April | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| EarlyWorks Museum Camp-in | EW-06 | | EarlyWorks | | Language Arts | Social Studies | | | | | | Description: | Students will solve a mystery that will take them on an adventure down the river in a keelboat, through a mine explosion, a haunted log cabin and the old town court house. Teams will gather on a giant map to receive their first clues; using problem-solving and strategy, players will search for more clues and barter with other teams in a race to be the team which survives! The Sleepover is supervised. | | Course Length: | Program is from 6 p.m. until 11 a.m. the next day. | | | | | Disclaimers: | No showers available. | | | | | | | | |
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| Our Nation's Military Heritage | V-01 | | Veterans Memorial Museum | | | Social Studies | | | | | | Description: | The students will learn about Citizen Soldier Tradition, respect for the flag and armed conflicts at home and abroad from the military staff who “lived the history.” | | Course Length: | 1 hour | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Library Containing Memoirs and Documents | V-02 | | Veterans Memorial Museum | | | Social Studies | | | | | | Description: | The students will learn about World War II from written and oral experiences of World War II veterans. They will view ‘one of a kind’ maps, photos and military orders. | | Course Length: | 1 hour | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| In Depth Studies of Periods of Military History | V-03 | | Veterans Memorial Museum | | | Social Studies | | | | | | Description: | Students will participate in presentations of specialized facets of military history, often by veterans who were there. | | Course Length: | 1 hour | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| In Depth Development History of Military Vehicles, Weapons and Equipment | V-04 | | Veterans Memorial Museum | | | Social Studies | | | | | | Description: | The students will learn about history based on the Museum's collection of unique 'one of a kind' vehicles, as well as representative weapons, radios, uniforms and personal gear. | | Course Length: | 1 hour | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| First Person Experiences | V-05 | | Veterans Memorial Museum | | | Social Studies | | | | | | Description: | This is an on-going program presented by veterans of World War II and later wars who will share with the students about morals, personal objectives and accomplishments of young people of another time. | | Course Length: | 1 hour | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Civil War History | W-01 | | Weeden House Museum | | | Social Studies | | | | | | Description: | The life of Maria Howard Weeden will be presented to the students as they learn how this poet, artist and plantation owner used the conflict of the Civil War to write history. Students will view the art of Maria Howard Weeden and learn how she painted exquisite portraits and captured the spirit of her model as she transcended the cultural barriers of her time. Students will learn how she used language, literature, the arts, architecture, traditions, beliefs and values to contribute to the development and transmission of culture. Visitors will also learn how people during the Civil War survived and how individuals and groups responded differently to their physical and social environments during the Civil War. | | Course Length: | 1 hour | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Interactive Docent-led Tour | MA-01 | | Huntsville Museum of Art | | Language Arts | Social Studies | | | | Fine Arts | | Description: | Taking a tour with a trained docent enhances the museum experience. A docent encourages students to ask and answer questions about the art on view. Docents provide a great deal of background about the artist, the works, and the artistic movement to which the art belongs. By helping the student to observe, compare, and interpret, the docent provides students the tools to evaluate art on their own. Groups of ten or more may schedule a docent-led tour with two weeks notice. | | Course Length: | 1 hour | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Lectures, Gallery Walks | MA-02 | | Huntsville Museum of Art | | Language Arts | Social Studies | | | | Fine Arts | | Description: | Many programs are offered by the Huntsville Museum of Art throughout the year. These programs include gallery walks in which students join an artist for a tour of his/her works currently on view in one of the galleries. Often there are slide lectures presented in the Museum’s Great Hall by artists, Museum curators, educators, art collectors, and art historians to enhance the enjoyment of exhibitions currently on view. | | Course Length: | 1 hour | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Read and Learn Even More | MA-04 | | Huntsville Museum of Art | | Language Arts | Social Studies | | | | | | Description: | Art is accompanied by a label that tells the viewer the artist’s name, the title of the work, and the materials used to create the piece. Sometimes an extended text may accompany the label. Its purpose is to provide historical background, define art terms, and provide detailed information about the artist. This written information provides the additional opportunity for individual exploration of the galleries at no additional cost. Activity-filled gallery guides are available for specific exhibitions. | | Course Length: | Varies according to schedule. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Heart to Heart | SQ-06 | | Sci-Quest | | Language Arts | Social Studies | Science | Mathematics | Technology | | | Description: | This program is a great addition to our Immersive Theater presentation, Inside the Human Body. Students will observe the dissection of a sheep’s heart while also learning about the circulatory system and the major components of blood. This program is bound to keep things pumping! | | Course Length: | 1 hour | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Times in Education | HT-01 | | The Huntsville Times | | Language Arts | Social Studies | Science | Mathematics | | | | Description: | The Huntsville Times field trip is a directed learning experience for students. The field trip includes a guided tour of the facilities, exposure to all departments, including the
pre-press, press and distribution center. Students will also learn about newspaper careers. | | Course Length: | 1 hour 30 minutes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Heritage Gallery | N-02 | | NASA | | | Social Studies | Science | | Technology | | | Description: | The Heritage Gallery, located at the Marshall Space Flight Center, is a museum for Marshall’s employees and Center visitors to learn about the history of Marshall since its opening in 1960. The gallery displays models, artwork, and multi-media productions to illustrate contributions the Center has made to the U.S. Space Programs. The gallery includes a full-size replica of the Lunar Rover Vehicle that Marshall developed for astronauts who flew to the moon on Apollo 15, 16, and 17. The Gallery also focuses on the role Marshall Space Flight Center will have in the nation’s future space programs. | | Course Length: | 15 minutes | | | | | Disclaimers: | This program is only available to 6-8 graders, on a limited schedule and is subject to cancellation based on national security alerts. | | | | | | | | |
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