Today is the last day of Idaho Gives!
And we got the prototype for the Preservation Idaho Time Machine just in time!
We are so excited to show you the first physical toolbox that will be used in promotion to Idaho school districts for their classrooms.
This is what you are helping us build!
This education tool was designed, with input from educators, to assist in teaching fourth-grade Idaho history through interactive projects focused on architectural style, historical events, agriculture, building materials, economics, and geography.
Check out each of these beautiful activities below!
The Geography Map engages students with a large scale map of Idaho. Students will use an educational primer created to help them match actual historic buildings etched into these stunning wooden tiles with where they can be found in the state.
The Idaho Timeline Map helps students understand the context of actual buildings based on their architectural styles. Students will learn about architectural features while seeing how they reflected changing building trends in Idaho over time.
The Materials Matching Board gives students a visual/tactile feel for the textures found in the more popular types of building materials used on historic buildings throughout the state. This will help students connect with buildings they see in person as well as build their vocabulary surrounding historic preservation.
The Preservation Idaho Farm Game was adapted from previous popular versions to teach students about the challenges and importance of farming in Idaho. The game employs history, economics, risk evaluation, mathematics, and shows the impact of chance on outcomes.
This is just a sneak peek of the 16-page primer full of original artwork that will guide students through each activity and help them learn more about the value of historic preservation, architectural styles, and why old buildings matter to our communities.
Thank you for your support this Idaho Gives! Your donations are helping significantly in ensuring that The Idaho Time Machine and the Idaho Architecture Project can be updated and available to students and life-long learners everywhere.
We would also like to thank TradeMark Design of Boise for their help in bringing the Preservation Idaho Time Machine to life with creative designs and production.
If you have not had an opportunity to give and would like to, than please click the button below to visit our Idaho Gives page.
We are have reached 50% of our ultimate goal of $5,000.
Here's how we will use your donations:
The Idaho Architecture Project
You can help get us over the finish line of the costs to update the Idaho Architecture Project. Our Education Committee has worked to successfully attain grants and donations to fund an update to the platform for this exceptional site to increase the usability and navigation of the page. We are now within the final $1,000 of having all we need to fund this update! If you would like your donation to fund this program, then please let us know in your comments when donating on Idaho Gives.
The Preservation Idaho Time Machine
The second is to help us offset costs of the Preservation Idaho Time Machine Toolbox for Idaho schools. Each toolbox costs approximately $2,500 to create and our ultimate goal is to see school districts all over the state have a Preservation Idaho Time Machine available for their classrooms! Not all school districts can afford "extra" programs even when they address unmet State curriculum requirements like our program does, and we would like to provide support as needed. This educational tool is a fulfillment of our mission to educate the next generation about the value of historic preservation and to ensure the long-standing legacy that our state's historic buildings have in telling Idaho's history.
Your support means the world to us. We are so thankful for your participation in our work for your care of the beautiful places that give our communities character and keep us connected with those who came before and those who will live in Idaho in the future.