2. History of Mountain State Forest Festival Originated in 1930 as an Elkins Homecoming celebration Dedicated to preserve and conserve WV’s natural resources Annually attracts around 125,000 visitors A “Forest Festival” was planned because of the beauty surrounding the fall season

3. History of Mountain State Forest Festival Mr. George Dornblazer was chosen 1 st Director General Newly formed “Elkins City Band” lead the Grand Feature parade Queen Silvia I – Margaret Straley Annual event – except – 1942-1948 during World War II The name Silvia/Sylvia was chosen because the Latin word sylvia means “of the forest”

4. Kid’s Day at the Festival These online informational tools, activities and events were created to assist with your overall experience during “Kid’s Day at the Festival”. We hope you find the activities and information entertaining and informative. We also hope you get pleasure from the activities and experiences you will take part in during the Mountain State Forest Festival. These are a few of the presentations and demonstrations you will see throughout your “Day at the Festival.” Have fun! FESTIVAL 101: While visiting the Coronation Stage, learn about the history and origin of the Mountain State Forest Festival. Also visit the Jousting ring of the Knights of the South Branch Valley. Be sure to return on Saturday morning to enjoy the Lumberjack Competitions including Axe Throwing, Crosscut Sawing competitors, Tree Felling, and Wood Chopping on the grounds of Davis and Elkins College.

5. The theme for the 76th festival is “Magic in the Mountains” created by Karlen. “I chose this theme because I have always loved Walt Disney World and the true magic you experience while attending any of the Walt Disney theme parks,” said Karlen. “I want to make the 76th Mountain State Forest Festival a true magical experience for all those attending our ‘Magic Kingdom’. We have a Queen and her Royal Court, we have parades and carnival rides along with many other magical events. No matter what time of year you visit beautiful Randolph County, you can experience a touch of magic from these hills. I look forward to rolling out the magic carpet for all to enjoy a splendid magical week at the 76th Mountain State Forest Festival.”

6. Kid’s Day at the Festival FOREST FESTIVAL 101 http://www.forestfestival.com/ Mountain State Forest Festival Information ‘MAGIC in the MOUNTAINS’ http://www.kidzone.ws/magic KidZone Magic Tricks Science and Math Dinner Table Magic Magic Tricks for Kids  Cups & Balls  Cups & Balls  Pepper Prestidigitation  Pepper Prestidigitation  Pick an Item  Pick an Item  Fingerzzz  Fingerzzz  Card Stab  Card Stab  Anti Gravity Ketchup  Anti Gravity Ketchup  Liquid Magazine  Liquid Magazine  Mathemagic  Mathemagic

7. Forest Festival Math

8. Kid’s Day at the Festival BLACKSMITH BY JERRY ALLEN “ Wizard ’ s Forge ” : Jerry Allen has been giving blacksmith demonstrations during the Mountain State Forest Festival since 1991. When he began his demonstrations in 1991, he was the only person in the park. Over the coming years the number of presenters grew. In the past, Mr. Allen made wood shingles selling them to park attendees.

9. Blacksmith “Wizard’s Forge” The Life of a Colonial Blacksmith Colonial blacksmiths were crucial to their communities. A colonial blacksmith was a respected tradesman in his community, for he was responsible for creating and maintaining the tools utilized by almost all the other tradesmen. He practiced his craft in his workshop to turn raw metal, such as iron and steel, into functional items like horseshoes, farming hoes and barrel supports. Apprenticeship Colonial blacksmiths started their craft training around age thirteen as apprentices to the local established blacksmith. They were almost exclusively men. There were rarely more than one or two blacksmiths in a colonial community as the small villages could not handle much competition, however in larger settlements like Boston or Philadelphia there may have been several more. During his apprenticeship, a young blacksmith would be taught additional skills to forge work including basic math, reading and writing. In exchange for his training, the boy would assist his trainer for free and perform small duties around the forge. The length of training varied with individual situation, and at the end the apprentice would be given several small tools and the right to open his own shop.

10. Blacksmith “Wizard’s Forge” Position in Society Blacksmiths typically held an upper middle class position in Colonial society, being prominent members of their communities yet still laborers. In the Southern colonies, such as Virginia and South Carolina, African slaves often served as the plantation and community blacksmiths, however due to their indentured state were not given status based on their craft. Forges Colonial blacksmiths practiced their trade in workshops that were called forges. A forge, also referred to as a smithy, was typically a barnlike structure attached to the blacksmith's dwelling that was open on one or more sides and contained a heat source to melt and soften metal. In colonial times, the most common heat source was a large hearth, or open flame, that was placed next to or under an anvil. The anvil was a large metal surface where the blacksmith would lay his work in progress while he manipulated it into shape with a hammer. In addition to the tools and raw materials, the forge would also contain a large vat of water called a slack tub where freshly hewn metal was submerged to cool it instantly.

11. Blacksmith “Wizard’s Forge” Significance Blacksmiths created a variety of items essential to everyday life in Colonial America. They fashioned and supplied pins, fasteners, and wheel pieces for other craftsmen, like the saddle maker, farmer, builder, miller, and shop keepers. Blacksmiths also crafted tools used in the house, such as metal pots, pans, plates, cups, fireplace accessories, forks and knives. In some larger colonial establishments, blacksmiths were commissioned by local governments to create wrought iron gates and door knockers for community buildings. Role in the Revolution Colonial blacksmiths played an important role for the plight of the rebels during the American Revolution. In secret from the British, those loyal to the Colonists forged swords, knives, and other gear for the rebel army. They shod the horses of the Minute Men and other militias enabling them to keep pace with the well-trained British army and communicate swiftly between each other. This was done at great risk to the blacksmith and his family, for if his assistance was discovered he would be tried and hung as a traitor to the British crown. Click for Video

12. Kid’s Day at the Festival CANAAN VALLEY CONSERVATION VILLAGE: Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Conservation Village working with private partners, the Forest Service, and the Fish and Wildlife Service to promote the land conservation and ecological diversity in West Virginia. Investigate Soil exploration and West Virginia Division of Natural Resources exhibits and presentations. OLGEBAY RESORT’S ZOO-to-YOU – BARNYARD PETTING ZOO: Enjoy the opportunity to see creatures of all size including hissing cockroaches and chinchillas. Visit the barn filled with friendly domestic animals such as llamas, pigs, and donkeys..

13. FISH: 3 species of trout, 2 species of bass, 2 species of bullhead, 2 species of chub, 3 species of minnow, 3 species of dace, 5 species of darter AMPHIBIAN: 1 species of newt, 12 species of salamander, 1 species of toad, 5 species of frog REPTILE: 1 species of turtle, 7 species of snake, 1 species of skink 2. The Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge opened designated trails in 2003, 31 miles for pedestrian use, 23 miles for bicycle use, 22 miles for horseback use and 7 miles of roads for licensed vehicles to provide public access for wildlife observation, photography, fishing and learning about nature. Create two word problems of your own using the information above. 1. Using the data at the right, what is the mean, median, mode, and range of each classification of animals found at the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge? MAMMAL: 1 species opossum, 6 species of shrew, 2 species mole, 10 species bat, 1 species bear, 1 species each of raccoon, weasel, mink, woodchuck, chipmunk, skunk, bobcat, deer, 2 species fox, 5 species squirrel, 3 species mouse, 3 species vole, 3 species rabbit BIRDS: 1 species of loon, 2 species of grebe, 2 species of heron; 2 species of bittern, 1 species of goose, 14 species of duck. 4 species of merganser, 9 species of hawk, 2 species of eagle, 5 species of flycatcher, 5 species of swallow; 1 species each of blue jay, raven, crow, robin, bluebird, and chickadee, 2 species of nuthatch, 19 species of warbler, 8 species of sandpiper, 6 species of owl

14. Click for Video After viewing video complete the activity below: In five minutes write down as many ways as you can think of in which the pictured plants and animals interact with each other. Bacteria Alligator Pelican Marsh Grass Sunfish Zooplankton Phytoplankton What is a producer ? What is a consumer ? What is a decomposer ?

16. How Much Can You Remember? 1. Where are the people and animals in the picture? _______________ 2. How many animals are there? _________________ 3. How many people are there? ________________ 4. What animals do you think the eggs came from? ________________ 5. What animal is being brushed? ________________ 6. What animal do you think the pail of hay is for? _____________ 7. How many chickens do you count?_______________ 8. How many pigs do you see? ____________ 9. How many birds are on the roof? ______________ 10. Is the boy sitting on the fence helping? _________________ 11. Do you think this farm is in the city or the country? ____________ 12. Have you been to a farm before? If so, what animals did you see?

17. Kid’s Day at the Festival WV TREE GROWERS ASSOCIATION AND WOOD PRODUCTS EXHIBIT The Elkins VFW houses the Forestry and Wood Products Exhibit. One display includes live specimens of invasive species that can be found in the West Virginia forest. The VFW also houses Christmas trees from the West Virginia Christmas Trees Growers Association. CHAINSAW CARVINGS BY ANDY KERNS: Chainsaw Carver Andy Kerns is also on hand in the park making his unique wooden creations including the West Virginia University's "Flying WV" symbol. Kerns carvings are for sale throughout the week with an auction held at the conclusion of Forest Festival week on Saturday evening.

18. WV Tree Growers &Wood Products Exhibit Think Tank: The Hunt! Use the internet and resources from the library to complete the Think Tank Hunt below. Think Tank: The Hunt! Use the internet and resources from the library to complete the Think Tank Hunt below. Start Who was the first US president to have a Christmas tree in the White House? When was the first national Christmas tree lit? Who was president? What are the top Christmas tree producing states in the US? How did the tradition of having and decorating a tree for the holidays begin? Conifers have been chosen as the state tree for many states. Name 5 of those states and the tree that represents their state. How tall was the tallest Christmas Tree ever to be decorated? Where was it located? Name the native regions of these Real Tree species. A native region is the place that these species would grow naturally … without farming. a)balsam fir= e) Douglas fir = b)Fraser fir = f) noble fir = c) Scotch pine = g) White pine = d) Virginia pine =

19. WV Tree Growers & Wood Exhibit

20. WV Tree Exhibit Across 1. the green pigment of a plant needed for photosynthesis 4. small, thin, usually dry parts of a plant 11. substance used for killing plants -- especially weeds 14. a scientist who studies plants and plant life 15. the production of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water using sunlight as the source of energy 16. any of the chemical or mechanical processes by which rocks exposed to climate undergo changes and break down 18. a substance necessary for a plant or animal to grow 19. of, or made from, living organisms 20. a kind, variety, or type of organism 21. dioxide a heavy odorless colorless gas that makes up.03% of the earth's atmosphere 23. the top layer of the earth's surface consisting of rock and mineral particles mixed with organic matter Down 2. any form of water that falls to the earth's surface: rain, sleet, snow, or hail 3. a tree or shrub that remains green throughout the year 5. a colorless and odorless gas that makes up about 78% (4/5) of the earth's atmosphere 6. a needle-leaved or scale-leaved tree or shrub that produces cones 7. a protective covering on the ground especially to reduce evaporation and control weeds 8. Trees conifer trees that are grown to be sold for holiday celebrations 9. large geographical region characterized by distinctive types of plants and animals and a specific climate 10. trees that are mostly evergreen have needle-like or scale-like leaves and produce cones 11. the natural environment of a plant or organism 12. a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with its environment 13. a scientist who studies living things 17. falling off at a particular time or season 21. to grow or take care of a plant or crop 22. an extremely localized, small-scale environment, as a tree stump or a dead animal

21. Kid’s Day at the Festival GLASS MAKING AND GLASS BLOWING BY APPALACHIAN GLASS PRODUCTS : With its mission to keep the tradition of handmade glass and other dying arts alive in West Virginia, Chip Turner maintains a large portable glass furnace to take to craft shows and festivals. Appreciate the skill and chemistry of soda-lime crystal products created through glass blowing and crafting demonstrations. Appalachian Glass specializes in creating “Friendship Balls and Witch’s Balls.” Additional products can be seen and purchased at the Appalachian Glass plant located in Weston.

22. Glass Making & Glass Blowing Fire Works of Glass Create a SculptureCreate a Sculpture – All color pallets, frames, and textures are open for you to explore. How Glass is Blown How Glass is Blown – A step-by-step, narrated, interactive on glassblowing. Design an Installation Design an Installation – Choose a piece of art, then decide where it would be best to display it. Virtual Hotshop Virtual Hotshop – Search out items in the picture to play hidden movies about glass blowing. PBS Video Clip

23. Science of Glassblowing

24. Across 3. a tool with two metal arms joined at one end by a spring 5. a black, dark red, or green volcanic mineral that was the first form of natural glass used by humans 9. a glassworker ’ s tool used for decorating objects by grasping the glass while it is hot 11. a mineral containing varying proportions of calcium, sodium, potassium, and other element 15. a fire-clay container in which batch is combined and kept molten 16. a glass globe intended to be hung in an important place to ward off the evil eye 18. a glassworker ’ s tool in the form of a square wooden paddle with a handle used to smooth the bottoms of objects 22. mixture of raw materials (often silica, soda or potash, and lime) that is melted in a pot or tank to make glass 23. iron a long, thin rod used to gather molten glass. 24. limestone added to batch in small quantities to give stability Down 1. a tool used to trim excess hot glass from an object in the course of production 2. a tool made from wood hollowed out to form a curved recess, when dipped in water to create a “ cushion ” of steam, used to form the gather into a sphere before it is inflated 4. a tool consisting of two rectangular pieces of wood joined at one end by a leather hinge 6. a mass of molten glass also known as gobs, usually small and freshly gathered from the furnace 7. a form used for shaping and/ or decorating molten glass 8. sodium carbonate commonly used as the alkali ingredient of glass to reduce the fusion point of the silica when the batch is melted 10. usually a drinking glass and serving dishes with a stem supporting the bowl 12. changed into liquid form by heat 13. the most common form of silica used in making glass collected from the seashore 14. the most common form of glass that remains workable over a wide range of temperatures 17. a hole in the side of a glass furnace, used to reheat glass that is being fashioned or decorated 18. technique of inflating molten glass on the end of a blowpipe 19. a mineral (most commonly sand) the main ingredient of glass 20. an iron or steel tube, usually four to five feet long, having a mouthpiece at one end and a fitted with a metal ring at the other end for gathering glass 21. a mass of molten glass (sometimes called a gob) collected on the end of a blowpipe, pontil, or gathering iron

25. Kid’s Day at the Festival PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND EXHIBIT : The lower lawn of the Davis & Elkins College campus once again welcomes the Primitive Campground exhibit. Various campsites are set up to show visitors how people once lived. The family was the essential work unit during early settlements. The wife and daughters took care of food preparations, from churning butter to making candles and soap. The husbands raised crops or worked a trade and maintained the family’s property. The sons looked after the livestock, hunted, and fished. Even small children contributed to the family’s welfare, gathering berries and spinning thread.

26. Primitive Camp Exhibit

29. Kid’s Day at the Festival MARVELOUS MUTTS: Marvelous Mutts is a dog sport entertainment show that showcases some of the world’s finest canine athletes. Shows may consist of Dock diving dogs, world-class Frisbee Dogs, Obstacle courses or combination events. Most Marvelous Mutts have been adopted from shelters and rescues. DIVISION BMX: The Division BMX Team is formed from an elite group of professional BMX riders that have come together with the common desire to promote the sport of BMX and demonstrate stunts filled with tricks and gimmicks to bring attention to the performance. Team riders are World Champions and X-game medalists featured in magazines and on television.

30. Marvelous Mutts Dog Logic Puzzle Pooch Jigsaw Puzzles All About Dalmatians Click picture

31. Marvelous Mutts 1. Organize the data into two groups—breeds shorter than 40 cm and breeds taller than 40 cm. What is the mean, median, and mode of each group? 2. What happens to the mean, median, and mode of the tallest group if you include the shortest breed’s height as an outlier? 3. What generalization can you make about the effect on the median and the mean if the outlier is less than the other data? 4. What happens to the mean, median, and mode of the shortest group if you include the tallest breed’s height as an outlier? 5. What generalization can you make about the effect on the median and the mean if the outlier is greater than the other data? Here is some information about the heights of several different dog breeds. BreedAverage Height (in centimeters) BreedAverage Height (in centimeters) Collie63Retriever58 Doberman66Chihuahua20 Poodle31Cocker Spaniel34 German Shepherd63Bull Mastiff65 Beagle36Shih Tzu24 Golden Retriever59

32. Division BMX