Sunday, July 18, 2010

Pitch #1 - SHSF


Pitch Sentence

The Students for the History of Stamford Foundation (SHSF) will educate students in the Stamford Public School system on the historical importance of the city through hands-on activities and projects.

Elevator Pitch

Students need to learn the historical importance of their backyard. Every square foot of Stamford, Connecticut has a lifetime of history. Every footstep a student takes around the city tells a story.

The main goal of the foundation is to have students use the knowledge and lessons they have learned on the history of Stamford to help them become future leaders in any facet they endeavor.

In partnership with the Stamford Historical Society, the SHSF will provide lesson plans for Stamford Public School teachers on famous historical landmarks around the city. The lesson plans will also show the historical significance each topic has had on American history.

Through exhibits in the classroom provided by the Stamford Historical Society, students from all grade levels will learn how Stamford has changed throughout the centuries. Topics studied will include: Transportation in Stamford, changing neighborhoods, schools and parks as well as memorials and famous landmarks.

The budget for this foundation is low. Volunteers from the Stamford Historical Society will assist teachers who will incorporate these lessons into their curriculum.

The impact business has had on the changing face of Stamford has been very crucial to what the city has become today. Learning about the past produces valuable ideas for the future.

Promotional Release

Educate students using resources found right in the city of Stamford. Its extensive history shows how the city started as a small farming village and rose to a center of industrial growth and prosperity.

The Students for the History of Stamford Foundation (SHSF) provides lessons to teachers on the history of Stamford and raises awareness of historical preservation. It encourages students from the Stamford Public School system to learn important historical information on various landmarks and neighborhoods.

Through interactive exhibits and lessons, students learn the changes different innovations have had on the growth of Stamford. The design and content provided by the foundation explore categorized time frames providing a historical and educational benefit for the schools and community.

For more information on the SHSF and its programs, please visit http://www.stamfordhistory.org/students.

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