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The year is 1859 and James Buchanan is president. Slavery, illegal in Ohio due to the Northwest Ordinance, is practiced throughout the south. To better understand the role played by Ohio in the Underground Railroad, students will observe and interview villagers and identify the secret “conductor”. Available on select dates in March and April.
This program is held outside. Please have the students dress appropriately for the weather.
Aligned to Ohio’s New Learning Standards for Social Studies
Grade: 4 - 8
Aligned to Ohio’s New Learning Standards for English Language Arts
CCR Anchor Standard for Speaking and Listening: 2, 3, 4
Discover what life was like in 1890s Ohio. Transportation, immigration and daily life are explored through primary and secondary sources and hands-on activities. Student will also interact with the Ohio Village residents and understand how the state's and the country's society was changing rapidly and drastically. Available on select dates in May.
This program is held outside. Please have the students dress appropriately for the weather.
Aligned to Ohio’s New Learning Standards for Social Studies Content Statements
Kindergarten: 9
Grade 1: 2, 3
Grade 2: 2, 3
Grade 3: 2, 3
Grade 4: 2, 3, 8, 13
American History: 12
Modern World History: 9
Aligned to Ohio’s New Learning Standards for English Language Arts
CCR Anchor Standard for Speaking and Listening: 1, 2, 4
How do we know what we know about history? Students will analyze how we interpret historical events through a series of discussion-based and hands-on activities spanning the breadth of human history. Do you have a specific topic of interest? Let us know! We might be able to tailor the activities according to your needs. By request pending staff availability. This program is not available in April and May.
Aligned to Ohio’s New Learning Standards for Social Studies Content Statements
Modern World History: 13
Aligned to Ohio’s Social and Emotional Learning Standards Content Statements
C1. 2.d, C3. 1.d, C4. 3.d, D3. 1.d
This program is tailored for students in grades 11 & 12, as well as International Baccalaureate (I.B.) students taking the Theory of Knowledge course.
Using material from the Ohio History Center Archives/Library, students will dig deeper and use a variety of primary sources and secondary sources to investigate topics related to this year’s History Day theme, Debate & Diplomacy in History. Topics may include Women’s Suffrage & LGBTQ+ Rights.
Your first task as a History Detective is to think carefully about what “debate and diplomacy” means. Consider the successes, failures, and consequences of debates or diplomatic exchanges. As you look at the sources, use your detective skills to answer questions like What do we consider a successful debate or diplomatic endeavor? Can a failure turn into a success or vice versa?
Aligned to Ohio’s New Learning Standards for Social Studies Content Statements
Grade 4: 2
Grade 5: 11
Grade 6: 9
Grade 7: 16
Grade 8: 1
American History: 1, 2
Aligned to Ohio’s New Learning Standards for English Language Arts Content Statements
Grade 4: RL.4.1, W.4.8, W.4.9
Grade 5: RL.5.1, W.5.8, W.5.9
Grade 6: RL.6.1, W.6.8, W.6.9
Grade 7: RL.7.1, W.7.8, W.7.9
Grade 8: RL.8.1, W.8.8, W.8.9
Grades 9-10: RL.9-10.1, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9
Grades 11-12: RL.11-12.1, W.11-12.8, W.11-12.9
Aligned to Ohio’s Social and Emotional Learning Standards Content Statements
A4, D1, E4