History & Environmental Fair
Thursday, April 23, 2009
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
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| Rain or shine |
Join us for an exciting outside adventure at the History &
Environmental Fair at the Kansas Historical Society! |
| Free admission |
Learn how our natural resources helped to shape the lives
of Kansans. |
| 6425 SW Sixth Avenue |
Find out how people have, in turn, affected the land and wildlife. |
| Kansas Historical Society |
2009
Quiz Book
2009 Light Bulb Retirement Activity Page
Vendor Menu
Map
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Topeka KS 66615
785-272-8681, ext. 431 |
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2008 History & Environmental Fair |
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Featuring:
NEW! Presentations by the students of Greensburg's Green Club
NEW! Westar Energy will officially retire the incandescent light bulb (download pre-visit activity sheet your students can bring to display at the History & Environmental Fair)
NEW! Architecture students from KU's Studio 804 program presenting their Greensburg project
NEW! Book Signing 1-3 p.m. - Greensburg, The Twisted Tales by Janice Haney
Discover composting, tree recycling, and other environmentally-friendly demonstrations
Try candle-dipping, water carrying, and other traditional life skills that helped our ancestors survive in early Kansas
Explore activity and exhibit booths staffed by representatives from Kansas Farm Bureau, Kansas Department of Health & Environment, Keep America Beautiful, and the Topeka Shawnee County Public Library
Meet native Kansas animals
Teachers will receive a packet of information to use in classrooms
Food vendor: Menu
Buffalo Burger $3.00
Hamburger $3.00
Polish Sausage $3.00
Hot Dog $1.50
Bratwurst $3.00
Turkey Leg $5.00
Bierock $3.00
BBQ Brisket Sandwich $5.00
Fries $2.00 w/cheese $2.50 w/chili & cheese $3.00
Snow Cones $2.00 & $3.00
Bottled Sode & Water $1.00
 Co-presented
by the Shawnee County Conservation District and
the Kansas Historical Society. Please register by calling 785-272-8681,
ext. 431.
 Teachers: This is an excellent
opportunity to reinforce the environment, history, and science lessons
you have been teaching all year. Participation in the History &
Environmental Fair will provide information to meet the following Kansas
science teaching standards for all grade levels:
 6. Science in personal
and environmental perspectives
7. History and nature of
science
There is plenty of room so schools may come and go at their convenience
but should plan at least two hours at the event and an hour in the museum.The
fair will feature some 30 different hands-on activities, displays, and
a nature trail that will educate students in many aspects of environmental
issues. Information at the event will be suitable for students generally
from the fourth grade and up.
The fair is organized such that each exhibitor has a display area.
Teachers escort their class to each display where a 10-minute presentation
is made. Teachers may go to some or all of the displays of their choosing.
Each teacher will receive a packet of information that can be used later
in classroom activities. We suggest that teachers with larger classes
break up into groups of 10-15 students to view the displays.
Reservations should be made by April 1, 2009 with the registration
form. Please register by calling 785-272-8681, ext. 431, education@kshs.org.
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