Fifi’s Suitcase Debut
June 16th, 2008
Check out this new resource from the National WASP WWII Museum: Fifi’s Suitcase.
A treasure trove of lesson plans, books, photographs, artifacts and even clothing, Fifi’s Suitcase serves students in elementary and secondary grades. Lesson plans specifically geared for third and fifth graders include the following:
- Ration Books and Recipes
- What They Wore
- See for Yourself
- Read All About It
- Now Hear This
Lesson plans for grades eight and high school American History substitute a lesson on navigation for the ration books and recipes.
Lessons can be adapted for other grades.
The suitcases get their name from the WASP mascot designed by Walt Disney Studios. Fifi is short for Fifinella, the female counterpart of Gremlins. Learn more about gremlins and fifinellas (and widgets, too) in the book by Roald Dahl: The Gremlins. Fifi makes her debut in this wonderful tale told by a former Royal Air Force pilot and future writer of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Call the Museum at 325.235.0099 to book a week with this fun new resource. Let us know if you need the elementary or secondary level suitcase. The Region XIV Education Service Center van will deliver it to your school.
