Kansas Kaleidoscope, December 2004/January 2005 Real People,
Real Stories A fun magazine for kids! Kansas History Through
Story and Song - Teacher Supplement for this issue All people
have stories that they pass down from one generation to the
next. Kansans are no exception. Sometimes these stories honor
special people, places, or events. Frequently stories are told
to preserve memories of both good times and bad. Other stories
are just plain funny. They were created to poke fun at a
situation and in so doing, help people cope with difficult
times. Kansas history is preserved through these stories. They
can teach us a lot about Kansas' past. For Parents and Teachers:
This issue of Kansas Kaleidoscope explores the stories of
Kansas. Students will learn the importance of stories and songs
in their lives and how narratives can shape their social values
and preserve their heritage. The issue addresses the Kansas
curricular standards for language arts in the fourth and fifth
grades that require students to identif