For “Rationing on the WWII Home Front,” Tuesday, July 7th, 10am
To make Knox Spread:
1 tsp. of Knox Gelatin (but any unflavored gelatin will also work perfectly!)
1/4 lb. (1 stick) of butter, cut into small pieces
Salt
1/2 cup + 1 tbsp. of milk at room temperature
Two heat resistant bowls
Pot with water
Electric mixer
Optional Activity: Propaganda Posters
Design your own propaganda poster with any art materials you choose!
For “Iroquois in the Mohawk Valley,” Tuesday, July 14th, 10am
To make a cornhusk doll:
10-12 pieces of dried cornhusk; you can usually find cornhusks for tamales in the supermarket, which will work perfectly for this project
Twine or string
Scissors
Bowl of warm water for soaking the husks
For “On the Farm,” Tuesday, July 21st, 10am
For the seed experiment:
Small plastic ziplock baggie
Dried, uncooked beans – any you can find in the grocery store are fine
Paper towels
Water