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Object Name |
Slate, Writing |
Source |
Iowa Rural School Museum of Odebolt |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Statewide Settlement (1869-1896) |
Chronological Tag |
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900) |
Catalog Number |
2018.036.004 |
Credit line |
Iowa Rural School Museum of Odebolt - Odebolt, Iowa |
Description |
During the late 1800s, writing slates like this one were used in schoolhouses in Iowa and around the world. The slates were typically placed inside a wooden frame; however, they could also be bound together in a "slate book," as this one is. Students used a pencil made of slate, which is a type of rock, to write on the slates. The slates were also easy to clean using a cloth or sponge. By the 1930s, materials such as paper began replacing slates as the primary writing material used in schools. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions in a lesson on Iowan schools during the late 1800s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Notes on Related Objects |
Object is related to the following library resources, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.045.023- History of Education in Iowa 2018.045.182- A New Look at Iowa One-Room Schools 2018.045.183- Iowa History of the One Room School |
Primary/Secondary Source |
General primary source |
Multimedia Links |
Click here to view/hear the file. |
Search Terms |
One-room Schools K-12 Education (Development of High Schools) Writing boards Slate, writing |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Iowa Rural School Museum of Odebolt and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
