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Gateway Arch National Park

Playing the Past

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

In the nineteenth century opportunities for women were often limited, but regardless of the challenges, women made significant contributions to our history as a people. Scouts will explore the topic at the Museum at the Gateway Arch.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Maryland's Role

• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

The guide was developed by the City of Baltimore's War of 1812 Bicentennial Education Committee with the financial and production support of the American Flag Foundation, the Baltimore National Heritage Area, the National Park Service's Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, the Friends of Fort McHenry, the Maryland Historical Society, and the Maryland Humanities Council.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Role of Women at the Springfield Armory

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

During World War I and World War II, millions of women in the United States entered the workforce to keep industrial production going as male workers left to join the military. Students will analyze photographs and text of a newspaper article to gain a deeper understanding of the contributions of women, whose presence changed how females were viewed as workers. Initially underestimated in their capabilities, women proved to be an integral part of Armory production.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

The War of 1812 - Baltimore's Role

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students will read primary and secondary source documents to identify the actions of the citizens in the defense of Baltimore during the War of 1812.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Perform Your Own Play-doh Crawfish Dissection

• Type: Student Activities
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Dissect a play-doh crawfish with Dr. Liz! Crawfish are more than just arthropods, they are an iconic species and food source in Southeastern Louisiana. We know “pinch the tail” and “suck the head”, but there is more to crawfish than just a boil! In this activity, you will create your own crawfish with clay or play-doh and follow along with Dr. Liz!

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Girl Scouts Junior Playing the Past at Carl Sandburg Home NHS

• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Follow this Girl Scouts Junior "Playing the Past" badge lesson to plan a visit with your scouts at Carl Sandburg Home NHS. Girls will learn about Lilian Sandburg, what life was like for her in the past and explore the park.

National Park of American Samoa

American Samoa's Role In World War II

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Three major countries in the world all had an interest in the Samoa islands. The excellent harbor at Pago Pago became increasingly attractive to both commercial and naval interests. From a historical timeline, students will learn about the history of the Samoa islands and how the two Samoa’s were separated into two different countries. Students will also learn the vital role that American Samoa played during World War II.

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Defense of a Nation: Maryland's Role in the War of 1812 - A Teacher's Guide

• Type: Teacher Reference Materials
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Information provided in this guide will help make teaching this important history easy and accessible. The guide presents the major players in the war, its major battles, direct quotes from eyewitnesses, and information on additional resources.

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Scenes from 1858: Fort Scott's Role in Bleeding Kansas

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

In 1858, Fort Scott was the scene of threats, drama, and violence as feuding parties clashed over the issues of freedom, slavery and property rights. People with strong views from all perspectives on the slavery issues clashed at Fort Scott. in many cases, people weren't fighting about slavery, but for their own freedom, as rights, in some cases, were limited by the side in power. In this lesson, students will examine how tensions escalated and discuss what can be done to prevent violence.

Glacier National Park

Build A Tree

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students will reinforce what they learned about the different parts of a tree and the role each part plays in the growth of a tree, using role-playing theater.

Rock Stories

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students role-play a guided imagery story of the rock cycle

Everglades National Park

"Create a Community" Environment: 4-6th Grade

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Communities are made of different plants and animals that all play an important role.

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Seeking Sanctuary on the Underground Railroad

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Discover how St. Augustine played a vital role in the Underground Railroad.

Glacier National Park

Up the Down Tree House

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students learn about the process of decomposition and the food web through role play.

Arches National Park

Field Trip in a Box: Microorganisms

• Type: Media for Loan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Students will learn how microorganisms play a vital role in the high desert ecosystem.

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Marching for the Movement in St. Augustine

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

Discover how St. Augustine played a vital role in the civil rights movement in the mid-1960s.

Pre and Post Field Trip Activities

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students will be able to understand the role of Fort Matanzas in relation to Spanish colonial history and how Fort Matanzas played an integral role in protecting the city of St. Augustine, FL.

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Conservation vs Preservation and the National Park Service

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

Discover the difference between conservation and preservation and learn how the National Park Service plays a role in each.

The Old Courthouse in St. Louis: Yesterday and Today

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Learn how three buildings restored and maintained by the U.S. General Services Administration illustrate the important role the federal government played and continues to play in communities across the country.

Natchez Trace Parkway

Read with a Ranger 'C' is for Chickasaw

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

Designed for early elementary students, this program uses the alphabet as a tool to teach students about Chickasaw culture. The Chickasaw Nation has historically occupied the top half of Mississippi and played an integral role in the formation and utilization of the Natchez Trace and continues to play a significant role in the culture of the community of the area.