Kirksville kids learn national, state, and osteopathic history
Posted: October 26, 2006ATSU museum hosts annual coloring contest for area children
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (Oct. 26, 2006 ) – ATSU’s Still National Osteopathic Museum recently joined with the Missouri Historical Society in commemorating Missouri Archives Week by sponsoring its fourth annual coloring contest in Kirksville.
The annual contest focuses on expanding student awareness of Missouri, U.S., and osteopathic history. Students in grades 3-5 broadened their understanding of history through researching historical events to create their interpretation of history in the form of a drawing.
Students from Ray Miller, Mary Immaculate, Green City R-I, Schuyler, LaPlata, Novinger, and Brashear participated in this year’s contest, and teachers were encouraged to incorporate lessons from the contest into their social studies classes.
All entries were displayed around Kirksville from October 12-21 in storefronts of downtown merchants and at the Matthews Bookstore on ATSU’s Campus.
To recognize and celebrate the winners, the Museum held a reception for participants and families on October 19. First, second, and third place were awarded in each grade level. Students were awarded a variety of prizes donated by the following area businesses: Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Crumbles & Cream, and the Still National Osteopathic Museum.