Curated OER
Firefighting and Community in Colonial America
Students view two unknown historical objects and try to identify their function by looking at and asking questions of their appearance and function. They use critical thinking skills to view a number of images and objects. They make...
Curated OER
Everyone Has Interesting Stuff Teaching With Objects in the Classroom
Students determine what objects tell about a person. In this historical object lesson, students share an object that they feel tells a lot about themselves. They pass the object around a class circle, while others comment on what they...
Curated OER
Look At Historical Objects
In this observation worksheet, students draw a picture and describe a historical object in boxes at the top of the page. They answer questions about the object's use, value, workings, decoration, and condition.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Bullock Museum: Interactive Texas Map
Explore Texas artifacts and stories, or share a story. Click on one of the points on the map to see the content associated with that location.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: Engaging Students With Primary Sources
This reference guide is designed to highlight the benefits of using primary source materials in any classroom and to provide the teacher with practical suggestions and examples of how to do this. It includes a bibliography and links to...