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Re: Teaching History to Youngsters: Is There A Proper Method?
When I lived in Michigan, i was occasionally asked to lecture as a Civil War soldier at a sixth grade camp on the shores of Lake Huron. I slept with the students, one year in my pup tent, ate with them (their food of course! :) and actually had the opportunity to fire the rifle.
I think they enjoyed the opportunity to hold it, dress in the period clothing and see what I did more than anything. It sure does bring back memories -- and that was a LONG time ago!
When I lived in Michigan, i was occasionally asked to lecture as a Civil War soldier at a sixth grade camp on the shores of Lake Huron. I slept with the students, one year in my pup tent, ate with them (their food of course! :) and actually had the opportunity to fire the rifle.
I think they enjoyed the opportunity to hold it, dress in the period clothing and see what I did more than anything. It sure does bring back memories -- and that was a LONG time ago!
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