Free - The Casper Army Air Base: 1942-1968

Length

50 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 3, 4, 5, 6, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Minimum participants:

5

Maximum participants:

30

Primary Disciplines

History & Social Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)

Booking Information

Book it!

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

All programs are free. All requestees may reschedule or cancel programs in advance with at least five (5) business days notice. Rescheduling is at the discretion and availability of museums staff.

About This Provider

 

Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum

Casper, WY
United States

The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum preserves and shares the legacy and impact of Wyoming's military veterans. We explore the past through the lens of personal experiences both in and out of uniform. For many veterans, service continues beyond their time in uniform. The WVMM also preserves Wyoming's military history, including the service and legacy of the Casper Army Air Base. The base trained bomber crews during the Second World War and later hosted the Wyoming Air National Guard during the early years of the Cold War.

Program Details

Format

1. The program will open with introduction to staff and an assessment of the participants for prior knowledge of the Casper Army Air Base.
2. Lesson will begin with aid of PowerPoint to showcase history and life on the Casper Army Airbase.
3. After lesson, participants will be asked post assessment questions to ensure lesson objectives were met.
4. Time is allowed for question and answer segment after post assessment.

Objectives

The participants will:
1. Learn why the Casper Army Air Base was placed near Casper, WY.
2. Understand how the Army Air Base was used during it operations and what the servicemen did while at the base.
3. List at least two functions of how the airbase is used today.

Standards Alignment

State Standards

Wyoming State Standards
SS5.2.3, SS8.4.1 SS12.4.1