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History by Design: PD 1

“A museum is a school; The Artist learns to communicate; The public learns to make connections.” –Luis Camnitzer

Details

Date:
Thursday, October 29, 2020

Time:
3:30-5:00pm

Partner:
Chris Zarr from National Archives at New York City

Resources

History by Design Resources

National Archives Resources

  • DocsTeach is an easy-to-use resource that was specifically designed to be used in classrooms by students and teachers. Find activities you can use to teach about primary sources and use their search function to find primary sources to help your students decide on their research topic. 
  • The National Archives Catalog is a search engine that will be most helpful after you have narrowed your topic and are looking for specific information. 
  • History Hub is a crowdsourcing platform sponsored by the National Archives. This search engine is most helpful when you have narrowed your topic and are looking for specific information.
  • Use this worksheet to do a scavenger hunt with students or this graphic organizer to help students stay organized during their search.

Next Steps

  1. Review resources and meet with your partner teacher(s) to map out your next three sessions. 
  2. Book your live virtual field trips (the sooner the better)! 
  3. Recruit students (if needed). 
  4. Hold your first club meeting. 
  5. Keep an eye out for info on professional collaboration meeting 1!