Episode 34: All About Anne: Adventures in Winter
Winter in the Adirondacks is long, cold, and either incredibly dark or dazzlingly bright. The snow dances through the air and shimmers on the ground, and many of us cozy up at home with a hot drink. But for woodswoman Anne LaBastille, winter was a time for perilous journeys, neighborly actions, and as little time cozied up to the woodstove as she could manage. This episode of ADK-xtra Credit tells the story of just a few of Anne’s many winter time adventures. Listen in to learn even more about the Adirondack’s most famous woodswoman.
Anne playing with her dogs in the snow. Anne LaBastille Photography Collection. 1977.
Battery Powered Head Lamp. 1970s. (2014.060.0198)
Anne’s cabin after a snow storm. Anne LaBastille Photography Collection. 1993.
Anne on snowshoes. Anne LaBastille Photography Collection. 1977.
Connecting to Curriculum
Read-aloud. Students can follow along while listening. Download a copy of the transcript. Click HERE to download a copy of the transcript.
Vocabulary: Explore new words. Students will be listening to high level vocabulary in context. Have them identify the definition. Click HERE for the vocabulary page.
Science: climate, weather and water processes. Social studies; how the environment affects human behavior. Try out this fun science experiment to understand why Anne’s snowshoes helped her walk in the deep snow.
Questions
Higher grade level students may want to explore some topics in more depth.
- Helping her neighbor move was a big undertaking for Anne. What motivated her to take on that challenge?
- Research how many different ways Adirondack ice helps and challenges humans both today and in the past.
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