CONCEPT
What we give to the world often tells much about who
we are. Idaho and Idahoans have given a lot to society. Contributions
shows a few of the state's famous and not so famous offerings. It encourages
students to think about what they can give the world.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
After viewing Contributions, students win be able to:
- Identify several of Idaho's major contributions to the
world.
- Recognize the importance of industry in the development
of Idaho.
- Understand the value of innovative thinking.
- Realize they have something to contribute to the world.
VIDEO SUMMARY
Contributions begins with the host, Phyllis Edmundson, at the Sawtooth
National Recreation Area. She describes the area and tells the students
that this is only one of several "gifts" Idaho has given the
world. This program looks at just a few of Idaho's major contributions.
A look at the history of the potato in Idaho includes J.R. Simplot's success
at developing and marketing many different potato products.
The video shows Idaho's contributions to the world of animals, as it
reviews the history of The World Center for Birds of Prey and the Appaloosa
horse.
The video reviews some of Idaho's major industries and their contributions,
including Morrison Knudsen, Micron Technology, Albertsons, and the Idaho
National Engineering Laboratory.
Idaho has made two important contributions to the world of transportation
the Port of Lewiston and Varney Airlines. And finally, Contributions looks
at two of Idaho's gifts to music - Music Week and the Lionel Hampton/Chevron
Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho.
Phyllis closes the program and the series by encouraging students to
contribute to history by contributing to Idaho and the world.
PREPARATION EXERCISES
(Before Viewing)
- Have students define "contribution to the world."
- Have students list various industries or things that
Idaho has contributed to the world. Challenge them to think of things
that originated in Idaho, i.e., Simplot and frozen french fries, Albertsons,
Sun Valley.
QUESTIONS FROM VIDEO
(During Viewing)
What can you do to help save the other creatures that
live in Idaho?
VOCABULARY
Dehydrate - Removing the water, dry
out
Engineering - The science of building or designing things
Jazz - An American form of music characterized by strong
rhythm and accented notes
Nuclear Reactor - A device that produces electricity
from atomic energy
Peregrine Falcon - A bird of prey with pointed wings
and a long tail
FOLLOW UP DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS
(After Viewing)
- In what ways have Idahoans helped some animal species
develop or survive?
- What are some of the major Idaho industries that are
world leaders in their fields?
- How does the Port of Lewiston contribute to the world?
- How did the contributions mentioned on the video have
an impact on history?
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
- Identify contributions not presented on the video. Have
students research those contributions and present an oral or written
report to the class.
- Have students list three contributions they would like
to make to the world and have them explain how they might accomplish
them.
- Write letters to executives of various industries
throughout Idaho asking for specific information about their contributions
to the world.
- Have the students ask questions like, "What
countries do the companies export to?" 'What percentage of
their product is used outside of the state?""... of the
country?" Don't overlook smaller industries or individuals
in your area as possible resources.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Idaho's Contributions to the World
Research to find more information about each of the following companies,
places and institutions.
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