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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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  1. The Carnegie Museum has everything from Dinosaur bones to Native American exhibits to information about the formation of the world. There is something for every subject. The museum is great because it can help history come alive when students are able to see replicas and exhibits first hand. The museum has also incorporated many kid friendly aspects into their exhibits such as push buttons that tell a little about the exhibit. Carnegie Museum of Natural History

  2. Educational Kits for Rent 8.4.4.C: Explain how continuity and change in world history have influenced personal development and identity.  Belief systems and religions  Commerce and industry  Technology Politics and government  Physical and human geography  Social organizations 8.4.5.A: Compare and contrast common characteristics of the social, political, cultural, and economic groups in world history. Top: Traditional Lakota Dress Bottom: Egyptian mummies

  3. Fun Activities for Kids • Educator Resources: How to Plan a Field Trip • http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/educators.html • Community Resources: Rentable Resources and Assembly Presentations • http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/outreach.html Pictures are of the Rentable Animal Boxes

  4. Hands on Activities Fossil Discovery Area Kids have the opportunity to become a paleontologist Discovery Area Lots of hands on activities

  5. Possible Student Project: Creating their own history in pictures Created by the Lakota Tribe, this winter count tells the history of their tribe.

  6. The Heinz History Center is a great resource for Pittsburgh history. There is information about the origin of Pittsburgh all the way up to the present day. In addition, there are tons of hands on activities to keep children involved as they work their way through the history of Pittsburgh. The Heinz History Center

  7. Hands on Activities: Pittsburgh History 8.2.3.C: Identify and describe how continuity and change have impacted Pennsylvania history. Belief systems and religions Commerce and industry Technology Politics and government Physical and human geography Social organizations Above is a virtual timeline from the birth of Pittsburgh up to the present day. Right is a hands on area where children can pick up replicas of artifacts and try and figure out what they were used for.

  8. Learning About Pittsburgh • Act 48 Credits: Teacher Workshops • http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/secondary.aspx?id=260 • School Trips: How to Plan • http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/secondary.aspx?id=254 • Materials and Curriculum Resources: Based on Exhibits • http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/secondary.aspx?id=261 Above is a map that shows how the steel made in Pittsburgh has made its way all over the world.

  9. Nutrition and Sport Section There is a Pittsburgh sports museum that covers everything from football to Nascar. It even has a section that explains the importance of nutrition and exercise. 10.1.3.C: Explain the role of the food guide pyramid in helping people eat a healthy diet. food groups number of servings variety of food nutrients

  10. Children’s Area This area has a lot of great hands on activities that help make the ideas of Pittsburgh history more concrete.

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