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Teaching with Historic Places

Heritage Education Services Program

Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) uses properties listed in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places to enliven history, social studies, geography, civics, and other subjects. TwHP has created a variety of products and activities that help teachers bring historic places into the classroom.



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[Graphic] A Carnegie library. Links to Preservation Month feature.

Preservation Month
In honor of Preservation Month, Teaching with Historic Places is featuring lesson plans that include activities through which teachers and students consider the role preservation plays in a community.

 

 

 

[Graphic] The Old Patent Office. Links to Lincoln's Second Inaugural Ball lesson plan.

NEW! “The Honor of Your Company is Requested”: Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Ball at the Patent Office
Attend President Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural ball and explore how American citizens celebrate their leaders taking office.

 




Teaching Teachers the Power of Place

Teaching Teachers Power of Place
Professional development materials include articles, media presentations, how-to guides, classroom case studies and other helpful resources.

 

 

 

Service Learning

Service Learning
To promote the benefits of combining classroom instruction, experiential learning, and civic engagement, TwHP suggests activities, highlights case studies, and provides other resources on the topic of service learning.




Youth Summits

Youth Summits
Youth Summits benefit middle school and high school aged students, educators, and community leaders by providing opportunities to participate in activities, discussions, and projects related to history, historic preservation, and heritage tourism in their communities.

 

 


Children's Corner

Visit the Children's Corner for background information on the National Park Service, lots of fun activities, and information on getting involved in your national parks.

 


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Preserve America
Find TwHP lessons featuring historic sites in Preserve America Communities.

 

 



Curriculum Standards
Meet the National U.S. History Standards for Grades 5-12 and the Curriculum Standards for Social Studies using Teaching with Historic Places lesson plans.

American Landmarks Series - Published by Oxford University Press