Carnegie Museum of Natural History 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.
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History
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.
Educational Kits for Rent8.4.4.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 organizations8.4.5.A: Compare and contrast common characteristics of the social, political, cultural, and economic groups in world history.
Top: Traditional Lakota DressBottom: Egyptian mummies
Possible Student Project: Creating their own history in pictures
Created by the Lakota Tribe, this winter count tells the history of their tribe.
The Heinz History CenterThe 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.
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.
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
Children’s AreaThis area has a lot of great hands on activities that help make the ideas of Pittsburgh history more concrete.