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On November 4, the Macksville City Library hosted a ROCK program at the city park. Third, fourth and fifth grade classes hiked to the park for Macksville's first ever O.K. Kids event. Students were eager to get out of the classroom for some fresh air and hands-on learning.
The purpose of this program was threefold: to teach kids about rocks; to encourage kids to get out in nature, looking closely at it; and to promote some hometown pride by learning about our band shell, a one-of-a-kind local treasure.
To begin the program, Mr. Dan Renfro shared some amazing Native American artifacts that he has discovered in the Macksville area. Then, students were introduced to the Wildlifer program. Anna Suiter showed the Coleman prize pack she had won, and all students received brochures regarding the program. (See Kansaswildlifer.com to find out how to participate!)
After discussing the basic types of rocks and minerals found in nature, students learned about the band shell. Constructed in 1940, this ampitheatre features sandstone from Clark County, and on its pillars, rocks from the 48 contiguous states. Students were excited to find countless fossils, which are prominent all around the structure, and they marvelled at the varied rocks on the pillars. Then, seated in the band shell, they listened to a story read by librarian, Jody Suiter.
After hearing Everybody Needs a Rock, by Byrd Baylor, the kids were challenged to go out on their own and find a cool rock-- or to find an average rock and decorate it to make it cool! All who accepted the challenge later received a special prize from the library.
Thanks to the grant we received, students each took home a geode to break, and a sticker booklet about rocks and minerals. This O.K. Kids event was made possible through sponsorship from Kansas Wildscape, KDWP, KRPA, Kansas Health Foundation, and corporate sponsors.
The Outdoor Kansas Kids (O.K. Kids) program helps ensure that all Kansas kids have opportunities to experience outdoor fun. For more information on O.K. Kids visit www.kansaswildscape.org
For more pictures and information about the Macksville City Library and related programs, visit macksville.mykansaslibrary.org
On November 4, the Macksville City Library hosted a ROCK program at the city park. Third, fourth and fifth grade classes hiked to the park for Macksville's first ever O.K. Kids event. Students were eager to get out of the classroom for some fresh air and hands-on learning.
The purpose of this program was threefold: to teach kids about rocks; to encourage kids to get out in nature, looking closely at it; and to promote some hometown pride by learning about our band shell, a one-of-a-kind local treasure.
To begin the program, Mr. Dan Renfro shared some amazing Native American artifacts that he has discovered in the Macksville area. Then, students were introduced to the Wildlifer program. Anna Suiter showed the Coleman prize pack she had won, and all students received brochures regarding the program. (See Kansaswildlifer.com to find out how to participate!)
After discussing the basic types of rocks and minerals found in nature, students learned about the band shell. Constructed in 1940, this ampitheatre features sandstone from Clark County, and on its pillars, rocks from the 48 contiguous states. Students were excited to find countless fossils, which are prominent all around the structure, and they marvelled at the varied rocks on the pillars. Then, seated in the band shell, they listened to a story read by librarian, Jody Suiter.
After hearing Everybody Needs a Rock, by Byrd Baylor, the kids were challenged to go out on their own and find a cool rock-- or to find an average rock and decorate it to make it cool! All who accepted the challenge later received a special prize from the library.
Thanks to the grant we received, students each took home a geode to break, and a sticker booklet about rocks and minerals. This O.K. Kids event was made possible through sponsorship from Kansas Wildscape, KDWP, KRPA, Kansas Health Foundation, and corporate sponsors.
The Outdoor Kansas Kids (O.K. Kids) program helps ensure that all Kansas kids have opportunities to experience outdoor fun. For more information on O.K. Kids visit www.kansaswildscape.org
For more pictures and information about the Macksville City Library and related programs, visit macksville.mykansaslibrary.org
