The Wisconsin Historical Society Education team is hard at work prepping for spring! From getting our sites in top form to new education programs from our museum team, we're looking forward to seeing you soon! See below for exciting news about new advisory board opportunities, Civil Rights resources, in-class experiences, and be sure to check out the Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies (WCSS) conference coming up in March!
Celebrating Dr. King's Legacy with a Hometown Hero!
Juanita Adams dedicated her life's work to the ideals of securing human rights and dignity through the use of non-violence, the same ideals as those espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspired by a combination of the March on Washington and her own lived experiences, Juanita worked to end segregation and unfair housing practices in the city of Milwaukee. Discover the Civil Rights Movement through the words and deeds of this hometown hero with resources designed for the secondary classroom.
Hands-On History brings the very best of museum education to your classroom! With topics covering 14,000 years of human history in Wisconsin, there's sure to be a program that will enhance your studies and engage your students!
" My students and I loved it! They were very interested in the objects and the stories behind them because it tied in perfectly with our Wisconsin history unit." - 4th Grade Teacher
" I liked the program a lot. The most I liked about it was the objects that they passed around because I actually got to feel and touch these objects." 4th Grade Student
Join the Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies Conference!
Join WCSS as we focus on ensuring that educators have access to professional development and resources that facilitate opportunities designed to reflect diverse perspectives on our shared histories, civic identities and what it means to belong in the Badger state. We are many voices, but we are ONE WISCONSIN!.
Wisconsin 101: Our Story in Objects Teacher Advisory Board
Wisconsin 101 is seeking grade 6-12 teachers for an advisory board. Please join us this spring to tell us about your needs for teaching history and help us improve our educational resources. We’ll meet remotely and compensate you for your valuable time and expertise.
