Community Resource Presentation Methods of Teaching Social Studies Dr. Silvis
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Community Resource PresentationMethods of Teaching Social Studies
Dr. Silvis
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Importance of Gettysburg in American History“Explain the importance of significant historical documents,
artifacts, and places critical to United States history.”– PA History Standard 8.3.6.B.
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Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center • Start your visit to Gettysburg here. Admission to
the Visitor Center ($12.50) includes:– Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War– Cyclorama of Pickett’s Charge– Film, “New Birth of Freedom”
• Entrance to the Gettysburg Battlefield is free
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Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War
• Exhibits of Civil War artifacts – Arranged in 12
galleries, related to phrases from the Gettysburg Address
– Great primary sources– Various perspectives
for a multicultural curriculum
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Cyclorama of Pickett’s Charge
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Teacher Resources – Plan a Field Trip• Best Field Trip Ever! Planner – Sections for teachers, chaperones, and students– Checklists to help organize the field trip– Special rates for student groups
• $8 for film, museum, and cyclorama student group packages– Hands-on museum activity packages in January/February– Free ranger-led student programs
• Battlefield Footsteps incorporates character education• Civil War Perspectives includes role-playing, primary sources, and
hands-on activities• Programs are booked in September for the entire school year…BOOK
EARLY!– Museum Scavenger Hunt guides– Pre-visit and post-visit lesson ideas and activities
• Connections to a variety of subject areas
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Other Teacher Resources• Curriculum Materials– Access primary sources, related to the perspective of
slaves during the Civil War (multicultural curriculum)– Activities that encourage students to DO History
• Traveling Trunks– Can reserve “trunks” to be shipped to your school!– Traveling Trunk Guide Book for Teachers• This guide has a lot of great information, even if you do not
reserve a trunk.
• Professional Development– Attend a Workshop for Teachers
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Websites for more information about the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center• National Park Service Website: – www.nps.gov/gett
• Gettysburg Foundation Website– www.gettysburgfoundation.org