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1,549 Historic preservation Lesson Plans
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the basics of architectural history and historic preservation using research, documentation, and a field trip to decode the meaning and value of historic properties in their own communities. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students investigate the processes involved in preserving historic places in Louisiana as well as discover why this is important in the broader context of caring for our heritage. They become knowledgeable in the field of historic preservation. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students visit historic houses in their community to investigate the value and methods of historic preservation. They read brochures from the houses, and write a letter to the curator or director of the historic house. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students discuss what type of items should be placed in a Memory Box by discussing the need to preserve certain historical items. They develop their own memory boxes. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students investigate the types of houses which have been preserved in Denver and why those houses have been preserved. They, in groups, research individual houses, present their information to the class and visit the researched homes. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students engage in oral history learning by conducting interviews and recording them to documents for the local community. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students explore the act of preservation first in the process of preserving food and then in the preservation of historic sites, buildings, lndmarks, and artifacts. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students study the history of railroads and depots in Arkansas using websites and memoirs. They complete activities that explain how and why the railroads were built, and the different ways people used them. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students gain an appreciation for the historical significance of the Titanic, as well as gain an appreciation for historic preservation of the artifacts and remains of the ship. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students study the American Civil War. As part of a service learning project, they volunteer to help preserve or promote a local Civil War site. They conduct research and write letters or lobby legislatures on behalf of historic preservation of the site. Full Review »

