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.

Conexión con el plan de estudios

Lectura en voz alta.  Students can follow along while listening. Download a copy of the transcript. Haga clic en AQUÍ para descargar una copia de la transcripción.

Vocabulario: Explore new words. Students will be listening to high level vocabulary in context. Have them identify the definition. Haga clic en AQUÍ para la página de vocabulario.

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.

Preguntas

Es posible que los alumnos de cursos superiores quieran profundizar en algunos temas.

  1. Helping her neighbor move was a big undertaking for Anne. What motivated her to take on that challenge?
  2. Research how many different ways Adirondack ice helps and challenges humans both today and in the past.