Three Strikes of the Match

[ManOutdoors]

Hello everyone,

I attended an Appleseed shoot in the past and beforehand, my entire focus was on attending to improve my shooting.  While my shooting certainly improved after that weekend, it was the history and sacrifice that really stuck with me.  The first thing I did after the shoot was to get the Paul Revere's Ride from the library.  That's why the "Three Strikes of the Match" was the first thing that came to mind when my wife asked me for suggestions on a captivating, meaningful way of teaching her students about what started the American Revolution and how to teach it in a way that will be meaningful to them.  So, my question is.....is there a rough text of the "Three Strikes of the Match" available?  (Or, if not, someone in the La Crosse area who would be willing to come and share it with a small class of 7th and 8th graders?)  I know the kids would get a lot out of it, I certainly did!

Let me know what you think and have a great night!

[Trisha]

First off thank you for continuing to tell our heritage to others, it truly helps knowing that our shooters want to spread the word.

Secondly, does your wife have a date in mind that she'd like to have someone or some people to come in and tell the story? There's a good chance that I can be available.

Maybe something we could do is to have me or another Appleseed volunteer come in, tell the stories and then have some kind of hand out with important notes from the strikes that can be given to the students....?

Let me know what you think and any other details you can give would be greatly appreciated 

[ManOutdoors]

Thank you Trisha for the quick reply.  I just asked her and she is just getting into the Stamp Act with them, so she is thinking early November.  The school is the Three Rivers Waldorf School in La Crosse.  The hand out idea sounds great.  Please let me know what would be needed, what cost there would be, and anything else important should someone be available!  Thank you!

[Unbridled Liberty]

 

[dragonfly]

Be glad help in any way   
D-fly  cell # 608-370-1747

[dragonfly]

Random Lake AAR http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=28968.0

[Kosciusko]

I'm in Winona and would be willing to make the trip.

PM me

Kosciusko

[LadyVetch]

BellRinger & I would like to help if you'd want us too.

LV

[ManOutdoors]

WOW!  Thank you everyone for fantastic responses!  My wife is very excited to have you in her class, but (after seeing all the kids in the dragonfly's post) I must forewarn you, it's a small school and she only has 7 kids in her combined 7th and 8th grade class.  If there is someone who is close to La Crosse, and it wouldn't be a huge hassle for them to come talk to a small group, that would probably be the best use of your time.  We can definitely reimburse you for travel costs and whatever else you would need.  And, if it's too small of a group, we completely understand.

That being said...mornings work best, that is when the main lesson is taught.  The kids are in school Monday and Tuesday of next week (teacher in-service Wed and parent-teacher conferences on Thurs and Fri), and they have a full week of school the week after.  If there is anything you would need, just let me know.

Thank you again!  I can't think of a better group of people!

(Kosciusko, I'll PM you!)

[ManOutdoors]

Kosciusko has agreed to come speak with her class.  Thank you everyone!