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Local Historians Doing Local Research

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Candice McDonald, RCET Program Coordinator

As part of their research, students participating in the GeoHistorian Project visit the historical sites they have been assigned. Yesterday, the fifth graders from Davey Elementary braved the cold and rain to do so. Their fieldtrip consisted of three parts: … Continue reading →

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GeoHistorian Project Becomes a Community Effort

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Candice McDonald, RCET Program Coordinator

Three teachers, 60 students, and 18 historical sites, a daunting task for the GeoHistorian Project and the awesome staff at the Kent Historical Society, especially considering the difficulty in locating resources for some of the sites we’re researching this time … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Kent History: Reenacting the First Ride across the Stone Arch Bridge

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Candice McDonald, RCET Program Coordinator

Yesterday, a bicentennial sculpture was unveiled in downtown Kent, and the first ride across the Main Street Stone Arch Bridge was reenacted. As part of the festivities, the Kent Historical Society created an activity called Become a Kent History Detective. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the GeoHistorian Project Website!

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Candice McDonald, RCET Program Coordinator

The Geo-Historian project is aimed at educating K-12 students to become local historians who create digital content for an audience that transcends the walls of their classrooms. Project activities include the creation of curriculum on how to do digital, local … Continue reading →

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