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Museum Educators make history come alive for students.
A to Z Boxes and Discovery Boxes enrich learning in the classroom.
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Discovery Boxes (Recommended for Grades 2-6)
Discovery boxes are designed for use as hands-on programs by elementary students. Teachers are welcome to borrow a box and adapt it to their students needs. Boxes also may be used effectively as exhibits. Each box contains historical objects, photographs, illustrations, and/or document replicas, along with explanatory labels. Learning activities emphasize use of primary sources and thinking skills. Discovery boxes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Click here to read descriptions of all Discovery Boxes currently available.
Contact Ashley Sayers with questions or to reserve a discovery box for check-out.
Discovery boxes are designed for use as hands-on programs by elementary students. Teachers are welcome to borrow a box and adapt it to their students needs. Boxes also may be used effectively as exhibits. Each box contains historical objects, photographs, illustrations, and/or document replicas, along with explanatory labels. Learning activities emphasize use of primary sources and thinking skills. Discovery boxes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Click here to read descriptions of all Discovery Boxes currently available.
Contact Ashley Sayers with questions or to reserve a discovery box for check-out.
Teacher Enrichment Series
Teacher enrichment programs explore topics of local interest. Each session offers in-depth information on the selected topic and gives educators ideas on how to engage their students in the subject. These programs meet professional development credits required by the state of Arkansas. New program topics are offered annually.
Dates for Teacher Enrichment Programs are offered throughout the year and can be scheduled for groups of educators as needed. Contact Monte Harris by email or at 479-621-1154 for more information.
Current Programs:
Stirring Stories of the Civil War in Northwest Arkansas - A workshop devoted to the study of the Civil War in Northwest Arkansas. This program uses the current Museum exhibit of the same name to present documented overlapping accounts from the perspective of Northwest Arkansas civilian families. Group discussion focuses on how Civil War history can be used to introduce cultural, economic, geographical, and political subjects in the classroom. Program participants can also discuss ways in which to urge their students to think in terms of leadership efforts to help rebuild communities caught in the destructive aftermath of war and other natural or man-made disasters.
Early Stories of Benton County - A walking tour designed to share the early history of Benton County with an emphasis on the town of Bentonville. The tour will enhance the perception of American history by focusing on local historical sites and the documented stories of the people who built Bentonville. Walking along the old roadways and exploring the old places can spark new ideas that we hope will ultimately enrich the classroom experience for both the teacher and the student.
Dates for Teacher Enrichment Programs are offered throughout the year and can be scheduled for groups of educators as needed. Contact Monte Harris by email or at 479-621-1154 for more information.
Current Programs:
Stirring Stories of the Civil War in Northwest Arkansas - A workshop devoted to the study of the Civil War in Northwest Arkansas. This program uses the current Museum exhibit of the same name to present documented overlapping accounts from the perspective of Northwest Arkansas civilian families. Group discussion focuses on how Civil War history can be used to introduce cultural, economic, geographical, and political subjects in the classroom. Program participants can also discuss ways in which to urge their students to think in terms of leadership efforts to help rebuild communities caught in the destructive aftermath of war and other natural or man-made disasters.
Early Stories of Benton County - A walking tour designed to share the early history of Benton County with an emphasis on the town of Bentonville. The tour will enhance the perception of American history by focusing on local historical sites and the documented stories of the people who built Bentonville. Walking along the old roadways and exploring the old places can spark new ideas that we hope will ultimately enrich the classroom experience for both the teacher and the student.
