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As a writer, famous poet Henry Longfellow took inspiration from many things – his children, people who lived in the house before him, his community, and his travels. During this creative 90-minute program, 3rd-5th grade students will explore literary history and use poetry as a tool to express their experiences and inspirations.

Charles Young was born enslaved and became the first African American to attain the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army. Young called several places home during three distinct stages of his life: when he was a youth, a junior officer, and a seasoned veteran. Discover what changed in his life during these five eras of Charles Young’s life from where he called home and what he was responsible for.

Charles Young was born enslaved and became the first African American to attain the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army. Young called several places home during three distinct stages of his life: when he was a youth, a junior officer, and a seasoned veteran. Discover what changed in his life during these five eras of Charles Young’s life from where he called home and what he was responsible for.

A habitat or home is not only important to people but plants and animals need them to survive. A habitat of native trees like ʻōhiʻa, amaʻu ferns, and the shrub plant kūpaoa provide food, water, space, and shelter for many native species.

This lesson will have students connect to Theodore Roosevelt through the universal concept of home, and childhood. They will compare and contrast their own lived reality with that of young Theodore Roosevelt.

Students will create original drawings illustrating plant and animal adaptations that they find in their surrounding environment.

Experience Theodore Roosevelt's home from your classroom! Students can explore family life and Roosevelt's legacy in this lesson using multimedia presentations and a 360-degree virtual tour of Sagamore Hill.

Students explore the idea that animals need a home and the basic parts of a habitat.

Students will gain deeper understanding about earth lodge construction by visualizing life in a Hidatsa village through guided imagery and by viewing the building an earth lodge video. They will have an opportunity to design and build their own replica earth lodge.

Gallatin was a happy family man and enjoyed being with his wife and children. The family got to experience many locations as Gallatin moved from one political assignment to another. Students will read about Gallatin’s family life and where the family lived in the student reading. Then using the dates in the reading, the students will make a Gallatin family life timeline.