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Texana Living History Association

Butter Making Workshop
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
On Campus Program
Grades
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted, Special Ed
Standards

Description
Butter is a culinary treasure as old as King Tut’s tomb. In this workshop, we will discuss the history and development of butter making and its importance in society. The presenter will be in 19th century costume and will focus on the commonly used process of making butter on the family farm at that time. Students will learn a little about the science of milk and butter making as well as how butter was used for bartering and developed into a cottage industry. Each student will make (and then eat) their own butter and learn how time consuming this chore was for the 19th century family, a lesson only learned by experience. Students will learn several new vocabulary words that coincide with science and social studies. Program content is modified to fit grade level of students and is very popular with Girl Scouts and other groups.

Students Will
  • Compare/contrast life in the 1800's to life now.
  • Make butter from scratch and enjoy the fresh taste.
  • Learn respect for the Pioneers and appreciation for modern technology.
  • Learn how enterprising women often used butter to barter for goods not available on the farm and often turned buttermaking into a cottage industry.
  • Learn about the about the everyday life as pioneer and that even the youngest pioneer children had chores to do.
  • Learn about mammals and understand that butter comes from a cow.
  • Literacy: A Pioneer Sampler: The Daily Life of a Pioneer Family in 1840, By: Barbara Greenwood, ISBN: 978-0395883938

Details
Dates: Any day on first come-first serve basis, but calendar fills up quickly, especially the month of May.
Times: Workshop may begin after 9:30 am.
Duration: Each presentation is about 1 hour. Program content may be shortened to include more students.
School Fee: Flat Rate $265 + $1 per student supply fee. Discount for additional presentations may be available. Ask Program Coordinator for details when scheduling the program.
Minimum Attendance: 2
Maximum Attendance: 25
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: Easy access to soap and water; plenty of paper towels; table or desk space for each student. The presenter should remain in the same location for all programs. A classroom or science lab with a sink works well for this program. Set up time for the program is about 1 hour. Ask Program Coordinator for details when scheduling the program.
Other Information: 1 adult per 20 students required to assist with program. We suggest having additional adults for younger students. Parent volunteers are great helpers and enjoy the program as well. Program will be tailored to fit age group. Ask Program Coordinator for details when scheduling the program. Contact [email protected] for Educational Materials.

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: To schedule this program, contact Kathy Ogle at [email protected] or call 214-906-5792. If no reply within 24 hours, please call 972-235-5629.
Deadline: 2 weeks notice requested; however, sometimes last minute requests can be accommodated.
Cancellation Policy: CANCELLATION POLICY: To cancel or reschedule an event, notice should be given at least 3 weeks prior to the date of the program. Every effort to re-schedule the program will be made. However, rescheduling is sometimes impossible and a full refund will be given if notice is given at least 3 weeks in advance of a program. No refund can be issued without 3 weeks notice for general programs. RAIN POLICY FOR OUTDOOR PROGRAMS: We cannot reschedule or cancel a program because of rain. Please provide a place indoors where our presenters can move equipment inside to do demonstrations excluding tents, wagon and campfire. Please discuss possible options with the Texana Coordinator prior to camp. SCHOOL CLOSING DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Schools should contact the Texana Program Coordinator when inclement weather (other than rain) is expected. When possible, we will try to reschedule program if prior notice is given. Please note that some of our presenters live a long distance from Dallas and will try to arrive as scheduled if the school is open and chose not to reschedule or cancel the program. However, we will not travel if road conditions are considered unsafe for the presenter and no refunds offered if the presenter cannot travel due to unsafe road conditions. If rescheduling is not possible and 48 hour notice is given, we will refund payment to the school. No refunds offered for school closings due to inclement weather unless 48 hour notice of cancellation is given.
After School Policy: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM POLICY: A minimum of 2 students required in a class. Class may not occur with fewer than 2 students. Maximum number of students will vary with specific program. For example, some of the Pioneer Life Skill Demonstrations and Workshops may be limited to a maximum of 15 students. However, stage presentations may accommodate up to 200 students. In all cases, unless stated, we request at least 1 school-staff adult to be present per every 20 students. A few programs require additional adults. Adults are expected to participate in the program. If appropriate adult supervision is not provided, the program will not continue. Please verify minimum and maximum student and adult requirements prior to booking the program.

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