Photo by Cecil Stoughton

President Kennedy and John Glenn examine the Friendship 7 capsule after its return.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

A Sense of Wonder
Stories of Nature, Science and History

On April 5th: A conference for classroom teachers and librarians of grades 3-8

In 1962, astronaut John Glenn's historic orbital flight captured the public's imagination and spurred an ever-growing fascination with rocketry and outer space on the part of America's youth. That same year, Rachel Carson's Silent Spring warned that overuse of chemical pesticides was endangering the web of life on planet Earth. Her book helped to launch an environmental movement, stirring young people's interest in ecology and in caring for the natural world. As we recall these landmark events of 50 years ago, join us to consider how stories of nature, science and history can be used to inspire today's students with a sense of wonder and conscientious stewardship.

Presented by: John F. Kennedy NHS and John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Click the links below for more information
Conference brochure
8.5x11 brochure for printing

 “What John F. Kennedy Means To Me”
Annual Essay And Poetry Program

This annual program engages 3rd grade students from the Edward Devotion School in a month-long exploration of the life and contributions of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, and culminates in a public ceremony in which students share their impressions of the President and are encouraged to realize their own potential as leaders and citizens with the power to shape the world.

Click here to read more.

Boyhood In Brookline: The Challenges And Character Of Young Jack Kennedy

Grades 2-5

John F. Kennedy faced a variety of challenges during his boyhood years in Brookline. Through determination, imagination, humor, and family support he overcame these challenges and established a foundation in character that influenced his aspirations and shaped his presidency.

Students taking part in this ranger-led program learn about the challenges Jack Kennedy faced as a child – illness, sibling rivalry, parental expectations – and discover how these experiences shaped his character and prepared him to assume the office of president. The program includes a 45-minute tour of the birthplace and a 50-minute walking tour of the neighborhood.

Click here to read more.

Photos on this page courtesy of NPS, Kennedy NHS. Top photo by Joel Veak.