rhode
island awareness program
This program has as its source a
rebus (puzzle) map of Rhode Island that I have created. The actual map
measures 20-inches by 30-inches and features cartoon puzzles representing
60 places in the state. Among those depicted are the 39 official cities
and towns along with 21 other named places (villages, etc.) known to the
general population.
My
program involves leading a group
on a tour of the Rhode Island...can
be puzzling state map using enlargements of the individual rebus drawings.
Each of the 60 drawings is numbered on the map. The tour follows the number
sequence from one to sixty.
As the rebus enlargements are presented
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group a guessing game begins. I encourage
the group to work the puzzles out as much on their own as possible, however I will deliver hints to make sure the presentation does not get bogged
down.
Once the group solves a puzzle, I present some interesting fact of history or trivia about that place. These
comments are meant to give the audience a means of remembering the place
more clearly. I also point out on the map exactly where the puzzle representing
the place is located, providing a lesson in geography.
If time allows and it is appropriate
for the group, I will take a ten-minute break in the midst of the map tour
to teach the audience a simple cartoon drawing which has a connection to
a place that has been discussed. These breaks reel in the attention of anyone
who may be drifting. They also make a place on the map even more memorable.
I prefer to have one full hour to
deliver this program. That hour includes a brief introduction, the opportunity
to do a cartoon drawing and a few minutes for discussion at the end of
the tour.
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This program provides both amusement
and education for audiences of all ages. Humor is inherently part of my presentation and it consistently results in a fun hour for those attending.
For those who may be shaky in their geographic knowledge of Rhode Island,
they may for the first time find out where Harmony or Nooseneck actually
are.
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As part of this program, I make prints
of the Rhode Island...can
be puzzling state map available for $5 each. Attendees of my presentation
are often very happy to go home with a copy of this map with which they
have just had so much fun.
My
current rates are as follows:
One-Hour Program: $100
Half Day: $180
Full Day: $275
These rates include a nominal travel
expense fee for programs delivered in Rhode Island. Travel expense allowance
for programs delivered outside of Rhode Island can be worked out at the
time of booking.
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