Tools of the Trade, a Virtual Homeschooler Days Program
Learn about the tools and technologies used on a farm and how they have evolved over time. We’ll look at artifacts from our collections and compare them to modern-day tools found in our own homes and surroundings. Students will learn how simple machines can make a job easier and see how butter making technology has changed, and even learn how to make butter at home. Follow-along instructions and worksheets will be provided.
Tools of the Trade will include a live one-hour program on Zoom on Thursday, November 19. Instructional videos and class materials will be shared with participants on Tuesday, November 17.
Virtual Presentation:
- Explore our collections and primary sources to learn about historic tools and technologies. We’ll think of modern tools that solve the same problems and design a new tool to solve the problem.
- Learn about simple machines and see how they can make jobs easier. A virtual scavenger hunt around the house will turn up even more simple machines!
- The Zoom presentation will be recorded and available to participants.
Class Materials (pre-recorded videos and activities):
- Pre-recorded video: See how the technology used to make butter has changed over the years. We will compare a handheld churn, the “modern” 1890 butter factory in the Farm Manager’s House at Billings Farm & Museum, and the KitchenAid mixer in our Learning Kitchen. We’ll also include instructions and a video on making butter at home.
- Worksheets and reference materials to accompany the live presentation.
Select a session below to register:
Thursday, Nov. 19, from 10:00-11:00AM
Thursday, Nov. 19, from 1:00-2:00PM
Cost:
$6/student
$4/student/BFM member or additional siblings.
Recommended for children ages 7-12. Space is limited; pre-registration is required by Monday, November 16.
Contact 802-457-2355 or amartsolf@162.241.240.79 with any questions.