Post by L Roebuck on Sept 16, 2006 9:19:35 GMT -5
Adairville students take tour of community history
Adairville fourth grade students had the opportunity recently to see where artifacts were found in their own community at a local cave, Savage Cave. They traveled in an old fashioned manner by taking a hayride.
This trip allowed students to witness first hand the evidence to support what they have learned in Kentucky History, that American Indians actually traveled through, and rested in, Adairville years before settlers moved into the area.
The cave itself also provides support of the study students have been learning about in Earth Science. It allows an onsite view of both weathering and erosion of the earth.
The hayride trip was preceded by a walk to the river. During the walk, students were able to discuss the natural resources of Red River and how the first settlers depended on the river. Students could see differences in the architecture of the homes that were built as far back as the beginning of settlement in Adairville, to that of the more recent homes built further from the river.
Students were also able to recognize how technology and resources available today allow settlement further from the source of the rivers, but that the rivers still hold a valuable part as a needed resource to all communities.
While attending the trips, the teachers take time to talk openly with students about the history and science apparent in their own community, as well as taking a few moments to share a story book that supports the lessons taking place. This traditional trip allows a great integration of all content areas at Adairville Elementary.
John Mason Barnes of Barnes Insurance in Adairville has made supporting education a tradition. For the fourth year in a row, Barnes has sponsored a community field trip for the fourth grade students in Ms. Baker's and Mrs. DeBerry's classes.
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Adairville fourth grade students had the opportunity recently to see where artifacts were found in their own community at a local cave, Savage Cave. They traveled in an old fashioned manner by taking a hayride.
This trip allowed students to witness first hand the evidence to support what they have learned in Kentucky History, that American Indians actually traveled through, and rested in, Adairville years before settlers moved into the area.
The cave itself also provides support of the study students have been learning about in Earth Science. It allows an onsite view of both weathering and erosion of the earth.
The hayride trip was preceded by a walk to the river. During the walk, students were able to discuss the natural resources of Red River and how the first settlers depended on the river. Students could see differences in the architecture of the homes that were built as far back as the beginning of settlement in Adairville, to that of the more recent homes built further from the river.
Students were also able to recognize how technology and resources available today allow settlement further from the source of the rivers, but that the rivers still hold a valuable part as a needed resource to all communities.
While attending the trips, the teachers take time to talk openly with students about the history and science apparent in their own community, as well as taking a few moments to share a story book that supports the lessons taking place. This traditional trip allows a great integration of all content areas at Adairville Elementary.
John Mason Barnes of Barnes Insurance in Adairville has made supporting education a tradition. For the fourth year in a row, Barnes has sponsored a community field trip for the fourth grade students in Ms. Baker's and Mrs. DeBerry's classes.
Article
National Register of Historic Places