CULTURAL HISTORY LOAN KITS |
Diversity:
Israel and Jewish Americans
Today’s world crosses international and cultural boundaries. Students will be
introduced to the history and conflict of Israel. Students will relate the
Jewish-American journey to their community through first hand accounts and artifacts.
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Herstory
The lives and expectations of women have changed dramatically over time. Explore
these changes using artifacts including a shoe, corset, aprons, and gloves.
View books and photographs of women throughout history.
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Victorian Life
Explore turn of the century Michigan through a stereoscope, classroom reader, and
a chamber pot. Students will explore the changing lifestyle by viewing photographs
and books from and about this period.
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Michigan Indians
What was Indian life in Michigan like hundreds of years ago? Students will learn
about Michigan Indian culture by touching stone tools and crafts. Study animal
pelts and metal items to understand the cultural impact of the fur trade.
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Lumbering
Discover the importance of the lumbering era in the development of Muskegon County
by utilizing lumbering tools, viewing pictures from the lumbering era, and touching
a 100 year old log end.
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Michigan Settlers
Learn what life was
like for the brave people who settled Michigan
through wool cards, quilt square, candle molds, and
pioneer games. Students can use artifacts,
videos, posters, and music to experience life as a
Michigan settler.
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Michigan in the Civil
War
Students
will have the opportunity to try on a Civil War
uniform, go through a haversack and a housewife,
learn about slavery and the Underground Railroad and
meet Michigan Civil War soldiers with the hands-on
loan kit.
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The
1960s in Michigan
Use
hands-on artifacts to teach your students about war,
culture and politics in the 1960’s and how they
affected this community. Use the oral history
DVD’s to see how race relations and the Vietnam
War touched people right here in Muskegon County.
This is a beneficial tool to discuss a volatile era
in America’s history.
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