The Writer's Garret
Juneteenth: Opal Lee And What It Means To Be Free
Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone but unfortunately, most Americans were unaware of the holiday or how to celebrate it. Join Opal on her journey to establish Juneteenth as a National Holiday for everyone and discover what Juneteenth means to you and how to celebrate it....
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MCP Shows - In school performing artists
Texas Ecosystems with musician Lucas Miller- Asynchronous - Pre-recorded
Why are some parts of Texas lush forests and other parts dry and dusty? What do animals have to help them survive in these different ecosystems? How do we depend on natural ecosystems?
This multimedia program answers those questions and more as it takes students across our enormous state through ...
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Chefsville Kids
Chefsville-Kids: The Great State of Texas (Classroom) On Campus 2024
This Great State of Texas program is a great opportunity for students to dive deep into the culture, history, and incredible foods that the Lone Star State has to offer.
Students will learn about the amazing diverse geography of Texas. We'll cover "Six Flags Over Texas", along with the leaders wh...
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Chefsville Kids
Chefsville Kids: Food Art (Residency Program) 2024
Residency programs allow students to focus on teacher-selected areas of interests, topics, and TEKS connections. They consist of several programs spread out over several weeks and cover a variety of topics. This Food Art program allows students to get creative like never before.
We’ll connect th...
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The Writer's Garret
BookMarks! Use Your Voice! (Like Barbara Jordan) Grades 3-5 (In-person Workshop)
Students will learn about the importance of speaking up and participating in civic affairs by reading "What Do You Do With a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan" by Chris Barton. Barbara Jordan had a big, bold, confidant voice, and she learned how to use it. St...
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Dallas Arboretum
Earth Rocks! (Field Trip)- During School Day
Introduce your students to the world of geology as they take a closer look at rocks. In this program, students observe a diverse sample of rocks and sort the rocks by size, shape, color and texture. Students also observe a variety of everyday products that are made from rocks and identify the proper...
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The Writer's Garret
Horton Foote: Creating Powerful Stories Using Personal History and Small Moments
Learn about native Texan Horton Foote, a legendary writer who used his observations and memories to discuss more significant universal issues. In this workshop, students will learn the value of using small details to engage a reader's thought processes....
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The Writer's Garret
Explore Setting by Walking Between The Two Towers (In-person Workshop)
Setting is more than where and when a story takes place. It also includes the social and cultural environment. It affects who our characters are and what they can do. Students will view a variety of settings and discuss the stories that could happen in them. Then, they will hear the story The Man Wh...
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Chefsville Kids
Chefsville Kids: Discover Language Arts through Cooking (Residency Program) On Campus 2024
Join us as we use a combination of lessons, images, videos, and cooking demonstrations to explore the world of language arts.
Students will discover the exciting world of language arts through cooking, health, and nutrition. Topics such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and active listening ...
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