What do Ornate Box Turtles, Little Bluestem, the Western Meadowlark and "Home on the Range" all have in common? These are all some of the official state symbols of Kansas. In this program, students will learn a sense of place and identity as we discuss the wide variety of symbols that have come to represent Kansas over time.

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Let's explore some awesome animal facts with Kansas' favorite reptile - The Ornate Box Turtle. This small colorful turtle is one of the coolest critters in the Sunflower State. Come explore with us.

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Celebrate Kansas Day by learning about a famous Kansan, Senator Bob Dole from Russell, who represented the Sunflower state for over 35 years in the U.S. Congress. Discover what an archive is and observe Kansas themed primary sources within the collections of the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas.

Presented by The Dole Institute of Politics at Kansas University

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Students are invited to explore the largest industry in the state, agriculture! Join Farmer Kylie as she defines agriculture and why it is important to Kansas. Take a journey learning about the types of crops grown in Kansas and how you use them daily.

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Let's explore some awesome animal facts with Kansas' favorite amphibian - The Tiger Barred Salamander.

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Students learn about westward expansion, focusing on experiences from the Santa Fe and Oregon-California trails. The tour includes a full-size covered wagon and explores items packed by both families traveling the Oregon Trail and businessmen transporting goods on the Santa Fe Trail.

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Buried beneath the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site is a history predating the 1954 Supreme Court case from which it gets its name, which ended legal segregation of schools in the United States. Monroe Elementary School (built 1927) currently stands on the property, but buried beneath the ground is the former location of the first Monroe School (built 1874) and several houses. Early maps are vital to understanding the history of the property, but archeology can help us expand this story, increasing our knowledge of the early life of the property and the people that lived and learned there.

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Cheyenne Bottoms is the largest wetland complex in the interior of the United States and a Wetland of International Importance. What better way to celebrate Kansas Day then learning more about this unique ecosystem in our state? Through a series of metaphors, we will discover the benefits of the wetlands and learn how this is an important resting spot for migrating birds along the Central Flyway.

Presenter - Mandy Kern: KWEC Program Specialist

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No more grainy black and white history book photos! This session allows students to take a close up view of Native American artifact replicas. All artifact replicas are constructed in the same fashion as centuries ago, including real animal bones, feathers, etc. that served natives for centuries. We will allow students to gain a better understanding and appreciation for what and how these everyday tools, weapons and equipment were made and used. Also, students will become aware of how similar our modern day tools, weapons and equipment mimic those of the Native Americans centuries ago.

Artifact replicas include:

• Tools/Utensils (shovels, rakes, knives, spoons, sickles, fishing equipment, etc.)

• Weapons (bow & arrow, knives, spear & atlatl, gunstock war club, hunting accessories, etc.)

• Games of skill (youth and adult) to improve hunting and fighting skills

Presented by the Wichita Public Schools Title VI Native American Indian Education Program

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Cheyenne Bottoms is the largest wetland complex in the interior of the United States and a Wetland of International Importance. What better way to celebrate Kansas Day then learning more about this unique ecosystem in our state? Discover what a wetland is and how it is important. Meet some of the critters that call our marsh home, making it one of the most diverse habitats in Kansas.

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Students explore different forms of transportation used long ago and in the present as they travel through the Kansas Museum of History. They will visit a covered wagon, steamboat, train, car, and airplane.

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Author Karen Greenwald joins us to share the true story of Susanna Salter. In 1887, the state of Kansas gave women the right to vote in municipal elections. But some men in the city of Argonia, Kansas didn’t think women should have a say in choosing their next mayor, so they put a woman on the ballot―as a joke. That woman was Susanna Salter―and soon the men would find the joke was on them! Narrated by a grandmother who remembered what happened on that election day, this is the true story of a woman who stood up for her right to vote and accomplished so much more.

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The Homestead Act of 1862 had far reaching impacts on the United States including western expansion, immigration, and technological innovation. The impacts of the Act also extended to those American Indians who already called the West home. The American bison or “buffalo” was sacred for many American Indian tribes. The animals played an integral part in all aspects of daily life. In this lesson a park ranger will use real parts of the buffalo to examine the different ways American Indian tribes utilized the sacred animal.

Presented by Homestead National Historic Park

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This program examines the relationship between Gold Jacket Gale Sayers and his teammate Brian Piccolo. Not only will students examine the historical implications of being one of the first black/white roommates in the NFL, but also the character traits each of these players displayed in order to overcome adversity both on and off the field. A segment from the TV movie Brian's Song will be shown to reinforce the topic. The 45-minute program, which is designed to be highly interactive, is supplemented by a lesson aligned with common core/national standards of education.

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Let's explore some awesome animal facts with Kansas' favorite reptile - The Ornate Box Turtle. This small colorful turtle is one of the coolest critters in the Sunflower State. Come explore with us

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Prairie dogs play a vital role in maintaining the prairie ecosystem. Their churning activities aerate the soil allowing more water penetration, and their nitrogen-rich dung is a natural fertilizer which improves soil quality and vegetation. In this session, we'll take an up close look at the Prairie Dog exhibit and find out more fun facts on this awesome mammal.

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Join us as we journey through the Kansas Capitol Building with a personalized tour. Classrooms are invited to post questions as we walk through this historic building.

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Explore the compelling life, career, and legacy of native Kansan Bob Dole, a World War II Purple Heart recipient, Senator, and Republican Leader with the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas. Using artifacts directly from one of the largest Congressional archives in the United States, students will learn about how a small-town boy grew up into a respected and impactful national leader.

Presented by The Dole Institute of Politics at Kansas University

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Let's explore some awesome animal facts with Kansas' favorite amphibian - The Tiger Barred Salamander.

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Join us as we explore native Kansas species and how we can help behave in a manner that supports the survival of the nature all around us.

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Come learn about Kansas' own Dwight D. Eisenhower who became our nation's 34th President from the 34th state.

Presented by the Dwight D. Eisenhower Library

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