Hands on History Camp
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During the workshop, students will be introduced to the concepts of historical fiction and figurative language and to the geography of the 1790s western Pennsylvania frontier. Prerequisite: Student will obtain and read The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz. A pdf for a reading study guide will be provided to each registrant. Lunch will be […]
Author, Jack Maurer, discusses his new historical novel, March in the Morning, regarding the Whiskey Rebellion and the Battle of Bower Hill.
Prerequisite: Student will obtain and read Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson. A pdf for a comprehensive reading study guide will be provided to each registrant. During the workshop, historical connections will be made to events and lifestyles in western Pennsylvania during the same time period, using PowerPoint presentations, simulations, and activities. Students will learn […]