Whats in MAY?...Archaeology!!!

Activities:

3 hour Field Trip to Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park!
Exhibition Tour and Archaeological Dig!!
 
Agenda:
9:45am: Bus Pick up
11am: Tour begins
1pm: Bus Pick Up
*There is a picnic area, bring a bag lunch (optional)


Clothing:
Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy!!   


Dates:
Payne: Tuesday May 3rd 10am‐1pm
Wheatley: Wednesday May 4th 10am‐1pm

Theme: Between the 1780’s‐1860’s, Mount Calvert was a tobacco plantation. The
Mount Calvert plantation depended on slave labor. Students will learn about African
artifacts found on the site and learn how “close” Africa really is!  Mount Calvert is one of the most significant historical and archaeological sites in Prince George's County. It's rich archaeological and historical resources represent over 8000 years of human culture.

Pre-Lesson Questions/ Discussions

What is an Artifact? 
An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.  During the archaeological dig you may find stone tools, pottery, glass beads, shells, bones, tobacco pipes, glass bottles and shoe buckles that help reveal the stories of past cultures.

What is an Archaeologist?
The study of past human life and culture by the recovery and examination of remaining material evidence, such as graves, buildings, tools, and pottery. 

UPCOMING APRIL FUN: The Nutrition and Diet Project

 Activities:

1 hour Orientation with Vera Oye' Yaa-Anna (Culinary Storyteller/Nutrition Educator) and Peggy Vujovich (Nutrition Educator)

3 hour Field Trip to Florida Ave. Farmers Market, cooking, and dining experience

Goals:

The goal of the Nutrition and Diet Project is to address the problem of obesity found among children today.  The objectives of this project are…

(1)   Teach students the value of good nutrition.

(2)    Assist in the development of healthful eating habits.

(3)    Introduction to traditional African dishes such as; Fufu, Plantains and Egusi. 

(4)    Teach children food safety and tips to prepare simple and tasty treats.

(5)   For Students to share this information with other children in the community.

(6)   The use of Culinary Storytelling and Dance to create an atmosphere for a fun- filled afternoon.

Pre-Lesson Questions/ Discussions

What is a farmers Market?

Why do people go to the farmers market rather than a grocery store?

Can you find pictures online of a farmers market in Timbuktu, Mali?

Is it males or females that run most farmers markets in Africa?

What is slow food and what is fast food?  Which is better for you?

What is your favorite slow food? 

Have you ever eaten a vegetarian meal?

Have you ever been to the farmers market? 

Slow food: Fresh food that is cooked slowly (usually home cooked); cooked with care. These foods typically have little preservatives and chemicals and are better for the body and mind.

Fast food: Food that is loaded with preservatives, sugar, salt, and high in cholesterol.  These foods, found in fast food restaurants lead to obesity, diabetes and other life threatening diseases.  

Dates:

Payne Elementary 

Orientation: Wednesday April 13th, 2pm-3pm

Field Trip: Wednesday April 27th 10am-1pm

Wheatley Elementary

Orientation: Tuesday April 26th 10am-11am 

Field Trip: Thursday May 5th 10am-1pm

Pics of Last Year's Nutrition and Diet Project...

The Nutrition and Diet Project Orientation 

Farmers Market Trip 2010

Farmers Market Trip 2010

Farmers Market Trip 2010

Dig in!! Students enjoying slow food 2010