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HISTORY
Listed below are selected teaching resources from BLM national, state, and field offices, listed alphabetically by title.
- See also Archaeology Teaching Resources.
- To find items for more general audiences, see our Archaeology listing under Students and Explorers.
- To find listings organized by states, visit Programs in Your Area.
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A Golden Opportunity for Science
Based on article in Science & Children, Feb. 1993
Gold and silver mining and gold's history, allure, and unique physical and chemical qualities explored, includes classroom activities and poster.
http://www.blm.gov/education/going_4_the_gold/gold_poster.html
An Excavation Investigation
Science & Children, April 1992, posterback
Students determine the function of various excavation units based on objects, clues and facts provided.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/science_in_process/posterback.html
Arizona Festival-Goers Learn About Science and the Great Outdoors
1999 BLM Environmental Education feature
Describes hands on activities in natural resources, astronomy and local history at 2-day Gila Box Discovery Festival in Safford, Arizona. For more information, contact BLM field office, Safford, AZ.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/1999/az/index.html
Artifacts in Context
Based on Science & Children article, April 1992
Three activities illustrate the importance of context and site mapping in studying archaeological clues and artifacts.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/science_in_process/article.html
Chronology and Historical Records
Based on Science & Children article, April 1992
Chronology of archaeological data; use and accuracy of historical records explored in these activities.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/science_in_process/article.html
Cultural Crossroads
Based on Science & Children article, Feb. 1993
Students research contributions of various cultures during America's Gold Rush and describe contributions of their own culture.
http://www.blm.gov/education/going_4_the_gold/culture.html
Desert Discovery Center
Education Center Homepage
Describes education center in Barstow, CA, that offers formal and informal programs on natural, cultural, and historic resources of the Mojave Desert.
http://www.discoverytrails.org/welcome1.html
El Camino Real: Our Common Legacy
1997 BLM Environmental Education feature
Describes El Camino Real International Heritage Center and the historic trail extending 1,800 miles from Mexico City into New Mexico.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/feature9.html
Environmental Technology is an Ancient Science
Based on Science & Children article, May 1993
Explains ancient methods of adapting to dry climates employed by a thriving agricultural community along the Rio Ojo Caliente in New Mexico 500 years ago. Includes poster and classroom activities.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/hupobi/index.html
Escalante Pueblo Curriculum
Lesson plans and activities
Ten experience-based lesson plans and activities to help plan educational visits to the Anasazi Heritage Center or Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
http://www.co.blm.gov/ahc/epc.htm
Exploring Oregon's Past: A Teacher's Activity Guide
Teaching Guide
Teacher guide to introducing students to the natural and cultural heritage of Oregon. Includes introduction, sample lesson on Rock Art and contact information.
http://www.or.blm.gov/EE/ExploringMain/explorin.htm
Geology and Mining History Field Trips
State page
Information on program of earth science field trips to points of mineralogic, geologic, paleontologic, and historic interest in central California--for high school age and older, including in-service continuing education.
http://www.ca.blm.gov/bakersfield/geologytrips.html
Gold Rush Days and Endless Nights at Alaska's Coldfoot Visitor Center
1998 BLM Environmental Education feature
Describes the Dalton Highway multi-agency visitor center where travelers learn about Arctic ecosystems, cultural
history and survival.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/1998/alaska/akfeature.html
Green Mansions: The Evergreen Forests of the Pacific Northwest
Based on Science & Children article, May 2000
Explores the coastal forest ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, including geology, plants, animals, and native peoples; discusses management issues and includes poster and classroom activities.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/green_mansions/index.html
Mystery of the Mesa: A Science Detective Story
Based on Science & Children article, October 1993
Scientists study ancient clues to piece together story of a people who lived nearly 12,000 years ago in northern Alaska.
Includes classroom activities and a poster.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/mystery_of_the_mesa/index.html
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Interpretive center website
Interpretive center on the history and culture of the Oregon Trail located in Baker City, Oregon. Includes sections for kids and teachers, with information on field trips and downloadable Education Resource Guide.
http://oregontrail.blm.gov/
Oregon Trail Kids Pages
State web page
Coloring pages, activities, and homework helpers related to the Oregon Trail.
http://oregontrail.blm.gov/Kids/kids.htm
Oregon Trail Teacher Packets
State web pages
Teaching resources relating to the Oregon Trail includes the 158-page Oregon Trail Education Resource Guide available on CD or by downloading in PDF format.
http://oregontrail.blm.gov/Education/teacher_packets.htm
Pompeys Pillar
1997 BLM Environmental Education feature
Describes field trip to Pompeys Pillar National Historic Landmark, a Lewis and Clark site on banks of the Yellowstone River in Montana. For more information, contact BLM field office, Billings, MT.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/feature7.html
Pompey's Pillar National Monument
State web page
Web page for National Monument in Montana.
http://www.mt.blm.gov/pillarmon/index.html
Science in Process: Discovering the Past at Santa Cruz
Science & Children, April 1992, 25 - 32
18th Century Spanish fort in Arizona reveals merging technologies of Native Americans and Europeans. Includes activities and poster.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/science_in_process/index.html
Setting the World Stage
Based on Science & Children article, April 1992
Set of activities explores ancient maps, trade routes, navigation techniques of early explorers of North America.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/science_in_process/article.html
Southwestern Colorado's Animas Forks: A Ghost Town Comes to Life
1999 BLM Environmental Education feature
Describes living history presentations and education program at historic mining town along Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway in San Juan Mountains, Colorado. For more information, contact San Juan Public Lands Center, Durango, CO.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/1999/co/index.html
Steel Rails and Iron Horses
Based on Science & Children article, November/December 1995
Describes the history of the railroad and associated technologies in America, and the rail's contributions to the development of a nation; explores relationship between technology, society and the environment. Includes poster and
classroom activities.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/steel_rails_and_iron_horses/index.html
Teacher Resources-Archaeology
State web page
Information on publications, displays, and speakers available from BLM Oregon on archaeology.
http://www.or.blm.gov/salem/html/archaeology/teachres.htm
The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Seventh-Graders' Perspectives on Mapping
2000 BLM Environmental Education feature
Describes seventh grade geography students' comparisons of mapping tools and methods used by Lewis and Clark with modern technologies.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/2000/mt/index.html
The Road They Traveled
Classroom Activities from Science & Children, October 1993 p. 38
Students learn about Beringia, the ancient land bridge connecting Asia and North America, and hypothesize other possible prehistoric routes.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/mystery_of_the_mesa/classroom.html
The Wild Bunch
Based on Science & Children article
Examines the history and distribution of wild horses and burros in the American West; discusses management issues and includes poster and classroom activities.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/wild_bunch/
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
State Web page
Homepage for BLM site on the Oregon coast that offers opportunities for ocean and wildlife viewing and includes Oregon's tallest and second oldest continuously operating lighthouse.
http://www.or.blm.gov/salem/yaquina/