zzzzzzThe Raupp Memorial Museum is proud to offer several exciting educational programs for school groups.  The following programs are available Monday-Friday between 9:00a.m. and 5:00p.m.  Please call Debbie Fandrei at (847) 459-2318 to schedule a program.

Archaeology
Grade Level: 5-8
Illinois State Board of Education Goals met: 11A, 13B, 16A, 16C, 16D, and 16E
Educational Packet Available: Yes

zzzzzzFirst, students participate in an introductory presentation about archeology, exploring what archeology is, how archeologists determine where to dig, and the ways in which archeology is used as a historical resource.  Next, students divide up into teams of three to take part in a mock dig that is set up outside of the museum, with each student acting as the digger, map maker, and sand-hauler in turn.  After that, the teams of students regroup to pool their information, analyze what they found in the dig, and construct their interpretation of the story.  Finally, as post-program option, the museum has a set of ethical dilemmas regarding archeology which students can use as discussion points in class, or could be used as essay or journal-writing assignments.

Can you do the program at my school instead of at the museum?
I’m afraid not.  The mock dig uses two thousand pounds of sand, so it is not something that can be moved from school to school.

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zzzzzzThis program showcases the changes that have occurred in Buffalo Grove during the past 100 years.  First, students look at a series of artifacts that span a century to see how one object changes over time.  Then, a slide show contrasts pictures of past Buffalo Grove buildings with the buildings that currently stand in those locations.  Finally, an artifact guessing game encourages children to have fun with history.

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zzzzzzThis fun program introduces children to the life of a dairy farmer in turn-of-the-century Buffalo Grove.  Participants get a hands-on experience by milking the museum’s working replica dairy cow, churning butter, and playing old-fashioned games.  At the end of the program, they even get to taste the butter that they churned!

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zzzzzzThis exciting program lets students experience what it was like when a farmer went shopping 125 years ago!  First, students milk the museum’s replica cow, gather chicken eggs, and get a shopping list.  Next, they sell their milk for money at the creamery.  Finally, they go shopping in the Town Square, where they can use their money and their eggs to buy and barter for things on their shopping list. 
zzzzzzThis is the perfect way to teach younger students the difference between buying and bartering, the difference between needs and wants, and the connection between work and money.

Special Notes: This program requires 1 parent chaperone per 8 to10 students, and it must be done at the museum.

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Created By: David Bruk
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Last Modified: 8/19/2007
© 2007 David Bruk

Our most requested program! Great for ESL students too!

zzzzzzThis program covers Buffalo Grove’s history from settlement to the 1850s.  Students start by brainstorming a pioneer’s needs in settling Buffalo Grove.  Next, the museum educator opens a pioneer trunk filled with reproduction artifacts, and students discuss the uses of each item, and which pioneer need the item would fulfill.  Finally, students use their new knowledge in a hands-on packing activity.

Please note: This program can be modified for special needs students.

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zzzzzzThis program on Native American history allows students to touch reproduction Potawatomi artifacts, listen to a Native American folktale, and play a hands-on game with animal footprints.  Older students can try a different game that allows them to simulate a Native American trading post.

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zzzzzzDid short skirts help win WWII?  Find out!  This fun program looks at the fashion changes caused by World War II.  Students will see examples of 1940s advertising, vintage clothing, and World War II artifacts from the collection of the Raupp Museum as the museum educator speaks about the government’s clothing regulations during the war, and what effect they had on women and fashion.

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