Programs for all ages! Little Ike Story Time ππππππ π-π: Join us for loads of educational fun with a monthly online storytime and lesson. One program will target Kindergarten-1st graders and the other 2nd-3rd graders.πππ ππππππππ πππ ππππ ππ! Dear Mr. President ππππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-π: Anyone can write to the President! Our Constitution gives us the right to communicate with our elected leaders. In this program, students will analyze primary source letters written to President Eisenhower by kids, noting their purpose and topics of the 1950s. Ideas about writing your own letter will be discussed, as well!ππππ ππ! Stars, Stripes & Citizenship ππππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-π: Approximately a million people become naturalized citizens of the United States each year. What is the process to become a Naturalized American? This informative program describes the requirements and steps for that process. Interactive quizzes will test your knowledge about our country!ππππ ππ! How a Bill Becomes a Law ππππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-π: The United States Constitution provides a specific process for creating laws β one of the unique things that makes our country different from the rest of the world. Students will learn about the journey a bill must take to become a law. This interactive program allows participants to be a part of this process throughout the lesson.ππππ ππ! Barefoot Boy in Abilene ππππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-π: What was it like growing up in Abilene, Kansas in the early 1900s? This program will allow students to explore artifacts from Ike's home, work, play, or school days in order to get a glimpse of what like was like for "Little Ike," as he was called. ππππ ππ! At Home: A Comparison Of the Bookends of Ike's America πππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-π: This program will examine changes in American life from examining the beginning and end of Ikeβs life at the two places Ike called home. Themes hit on within the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies: Time, Continuity and Change; and Science, Technology, and Society.ππππ ππ! In Plain Sight: D-Day Deception πππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-ππ: General Dwight D. Eisenhower commanded a series of covert operations that fooled the German army time after time and played a crucial role in the victorious Allied invasion of Europe on D-Day. In this program, students will view primary sources that were once kept secret and gain an understanding of D-Day deception plans.ππππ ππ! Voices of Valor: Exploring the Meaning of Veterans Day πππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-π: This program explores the origins and purpose of Veterans Day, emphasizing its role in honoring all U.S. military veterans. Through powerful interviews with World War II veterans, viewers hear firsthand accounts of courage and sacrifice, inspiring gratitude and civic reflection.ππππ ππ! World War II Home Front: Use it Up, Wear it Out πππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-π: Every aspect of life on the American home front was focused towards winning World War II and everyone was asked to do their part to support the troops. Students will examine primary source artifacts to determine what they are and how they were used to help the war effort.ππππ ππ! Christmas at the White House πππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-π: Mamie Eisenhower loved to decorate the White House for Christmas. Discover how Christmas was celebrated in the when the Eisenhowers lived in the White House, as well as other Presidents.ππππ ππ! The Road to the White House: Election Icon πππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-ππ: After World War II, Americans enjoyed increasing prosperity. This included the rise of a new technology, television. Dwight Eisenhower led the way by embracing television as a means of communicating his ideas to the voters and became known as the βTV President.β Students will look at different methods of persuasion by analyzing and comparing campaign ads from the 1950s to more recent times.ππππ ππ! Rose Blanche πππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-ππ: Roberto Innocenti, celebrated artist and illustrator, drew on his own World War II experiences as a child to create the book βRose Blanche.β This multi-award winning narrative revolves around Rose, a young German girl who discovers a terrible secret β Holocaust prisoners in a concentration camp near her village. Her humane response to this revelation leads to a tragic result. By analyzing the illustrations in this book, students will discover and discuss inferences and symbolism, as well as comparing events in the story to the actual events during WWII.ππππ ππ! How Did the Holocaust Happen? πππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-ππ: A systematic, yet subtle progression of laws and actions by Hitler and his collaborators resulted in the persecution and murder of millions of Jews and those labeled as βinferiorβ in the Holocaust. How and why did this happen? This program will examine these questions and how the Allied forces under the leadership of General Eisenhower helped put an end to this inhumanity.ππππ ππ! Roles of the President π ππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-π: The President is the leader of the Executive Branch of our government. Like your parents and teachers, this position has many roles and responsibilities to take care of our country. Students will become familiar with the Commander in Chief's roles and how President Eisenhower demonstrated them.ππππ ππ! Public Health in the Eisenhower Era π ππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-ππ: Discover how the Eisenhower administration (1953β1961) responded to major health challenges of the 1950s, from the fight against polio to the promotion of fitness and medical research. Using historical documents and images, this program explores how Cold War priorities shaped lasting public health policy.ππππ ππ! Interstate Highway π ππ. ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-π: Through his experiences in the military, Ike knew the advantage of having an extensive highway system. Therefore, as President he pass The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, the largest infrastructure project in U.S. history. Students will analyze primary sources to discover the history of one of President Eisenhower's most iconic programs.ππππ ππ! Presidential Hobbies: Paint by Numbers πππππ ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-ππ: One of President Eisenhower's favorite hobbies was painting. As Americans enjoyed more leisure time in the 1950s, Paint by Number kits became very popular. This craze caught on in the White House, as well. Learn about the special exhibit created for President Eisenhower and how you can re-create one of Ike's paintings the paint by numbers way!ππππ ππ! Documenting History πππππ π, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-ππ: As Supreme Allied Commander, General Dwight Eisenhower had the unimaginable experience of touring a Nazi concentration camp witnessing the horror that occurred there. The shock and disgust he felt compelled him to ensure that the Holocaust be documented for all to know and remember. Since then, some have questioned the legitimacy of the Holocalust. In this program students will analyze various types of primary sourcdes from General Eisenhower and others that give first-hand accounts of what they witnessed. ππππ ππ! Fingerprint Forensics πππππ ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-π: Put on your detective hat and step into the shoes of a 1950s crime scene investigator! In this hands-on forensic science program, students will take and examine their own prints using magnifying tools, identify common fingerprint patterns, and explore how fingerprint analysis helped solve real crimes during the Eisenhower Era.ππππ ππ! Earth Day: Forecasting Victory πππππ ππ, ππππ β’ ππππππ π-π: What role did weather play in the success of D-Day? In this interactive program, students explore how Allied leaders used meteorology to time the invasion. They'll learn the basics of weather prediction and why a brief break in the storm made all the difference on June 6, 1944.ππππ ππ!
