2018 Home School Day at the Capitol
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H O M E S C H O O L D A Y IAHE A T T H E C A P I T O L J A N U A R Y 2 2 , 2 0 1 8 Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. R O N A L D R E A G A N This study was designed to help you prepare for the IAHE Home School Day at the Capitol. It is our goal that your time in Indianapolis is not only enjoyable but an educational opportunity for the whole family. This annual event is a way to become involved in Indiana’s history, be active in current events, and help ensure a better future for our homeschool families in Indiana. Thank you for your participation. Your attendance helps to keep Indiana #homeschoolstrong. Stacy Hanaway Editors Amanda Alexander Deidra Dennis Graphic Designer Tara Bentley Home School Day at the Capitol Monday, January 22, 2018 Throughout the Day Scavenger Hunt Prayer Walk Letterboxing Guided Tours Live Statue Hunt Self-guided Tours (guides are available at the information desk in the state house) 9:00 a.m. Registration/Check-in State Library Tour (Pre-registration required) 10:00 a.m. IAHE Action How a Bill Becomes a Law (IN Government Center Auditorium) History of the State House with Jeanette Goben Statehouse Tour (Pre-registration required) Live Statue Hunt 11:00 a.m. IAHE Action Bills of Concern (IN Government Center Auditorium) Statehouse Tour (Pre-registration required) Live Statue Hunt 12:00 p.m. Rally (North Atrium) Special guests Peter Heck and the D.A.S.H Chorale 1:00 p.m. Statehouse Tour (Pre-registration required) 1:15 p.m. State Library Tour (Pre-registration required) Getting Around 3 2 1 This year's Home School Day at the Capitol event will span across three buildings. The majority of our activities take place in the Indiana Statehouse (1). Several workshops will take place in the Indiana Government Center's Auditorium (2). Many families also signed up for a tour of the Indiana State Library (3). Parking The State House is located in Downtown Indianapolis, 200 Washington Street, on the block surrounded by Washington, Senate, Ohio, and Capitol Streets. Parking is available at: Circle Center Mall Parking Garage, Hyatt Regency, Embassy Suites, White River State Park Parking Garage Visit: downtownindy.org/get-around-downtown/park/ Tunnel Directions Much of downtown Indianapolis is connected by a tunnel system. This makes walking across town from parking garages to the Capitol Building more accessible during bad weather. For more information on the tunnel system visit our website: iahe.net/articles/tunnel-directions-circle-centre-mall-garage-statehouse To enter the State House, you must still exit the tunnel system to enter through security. Public Entrances & Security The Indiana Department of Administration has instituted security measures throughout the capitol building. These measures include weapons restrictions inside government center buildings and designated visitor entrances to the statehouse. People with mobility disabilities and scheduled tour groups will enter the Statehouse through the lower level, west doors, from Senate Avenue (Bicentennial Plaza). All other visitors must enter using the upper-level east doors, from Capitol Avenue and Market Street. Every visitor will be required to pass through metal detectors and all bags and packages will be x-rayed and may be subject to further inspection. LEGISLATOR PACKETS IAHE has a packet with homeschool information for every legislator. This packet is designed to provide legislators with research and information during the rest of the year. If you signed up to deliver a packet to your legislator, pick it up at the registration table to give to your legislator. DO NOT OPEN YOUR LEGISLATOR'S PACKET. If you did not signup to deliver a packet, we still encourage you to go meet with your legislator. If you didn’t previously make an appointment with your legislator, you may request to talk to them during the session. You may ask the attendant at the desk for a request form and return it to them when complete. Wait until your legislator comes out to speak with you. They are always glad to know that a constituent has come to visit them! Willing to help? Check with our registration desk to see if we have an area that wasn't claimed. Home School Day at the Capitol Student Activities Letterboxing The tulip poplar tree became Indiana’s state tree in 1931. As a fast-growing tree that can reach 100’ yet still remains strong, the tulip poplar is widely used for furniture and interior finishing. The softwood of the tree is also an excellent carving wood and has been used by various sculptors and carvers throughout the history of the United States. Because of the long straight nature of the tree, the wood was originally used by settlers for log cabins. Following the Civil War, the logs were used to construct the railroads which cross the country. The yellow and orange flowers, which bloom, are also a major nectar source in the Eastern part of the country. You can find the letterbox representing the tulip poplar in the meditation room on the fourth floor under the back row of chairs. The meditation room was the first state house chapel in the United States. There you will find a large stained glass window representing the parts of the tree. While walking through the state capitol you can also find the flowers of the tulip poplar forming the ring in the state seal of Indiana. Living Statue Hunt In the state house, there are several busts and plaques in honor of many of the individuals who helped to shape Indiana. At several of these busts, there will be a reenactor portraying that individual. In this ebook, you have questions for your Living Statue Hunt. Search the different levels of the state house for the bust and reenactor of the influential person you are seeking. Once you have found the reenactor, they will recite a brief biography of the person and you will be able to answer the questions on your sheet. Each stop is located on levels two through four of the state house. Thank you to the Proclaim Speech & Debate Club, for portraying these individuals. Living Statue Hunt Questions What trade did Clark learn from his grandfather? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ How much land was granted to Clark and the men who fought with him? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ How many siblings did Clark have? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ How many terms did William English serve in the U.S. House of Representatives? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Otis R. Bowens served during which war? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ What did Bowen do before he began a life in politics? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ What office did Henry F. Schrickler run for but never won? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why was the State Administration Act of 1941 so important to the office of Governor? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ How did Schrickler become a lawyer? Was this common? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is Richard Owen most well known for? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ How did Robert Dale and David Dale help their brother, Richard Owen? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why was Frances Willard the Dean of Women? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ What was the name of the WTCU’s weekly newspaper? ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2018 Scavenger Hunt 2nd Floor (main floor) 1. I served in the Civil War and I am the only elected U.S. President from Indiana. Who am I? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Find the Indiana Constitution. What material was used to make the display case? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. I was the first Governor of Indiana to die while in office. Who am I? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Who is the author of the poem “Ain’t God Good to Indiana?” _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3rd Floor 1. Find the Chair of Honor. Who does it honor? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Find the Supreme Court Law Library. What year is in Roman Numerals above the door? What happened in that year? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4th Floor 1. I had 14 siblings and helped to organize the first state bank. Who am I? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. My brother was a part of the Lewis and Clark expedition. I also have a city named after