Through
a generous grant from The Henry Ford, 200 West Middle School students were
treated to a day at the museum.
The
students saw an inspiring movie about the advancements in engineering called Dream
BIG at the IMAX Theater. They also visited several areas of the museum,
including a roundhouse, the Civil Rights area, toys past and present and the
cars and trains.
The
highlight for many on the trip was to get on the bus that helped ignite the civil
rights movement, when Rosa Parks refused to give her seat to a white man.
Students
were also excited to view the theater chair that President Lincoln sat in when
he was shot. President Kennedy's car that he was driving in on that fateful day
in Texas was also on display.
During
our visit, The Henry Ford had a special exhibit that showcased clothing from
the last two previous centuries. It was interesting to see how styles have
changed over the years.
This
trip was quite a success. Students found The Henry Ford informative and
engaging. Surely it inspired many to continue their studies in math and
science. And as in the message of the IMAX movie, it is our hope that all of
our students continue to dream big!
Submitted
by Sara Bochenek
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