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The AWM is a national museum, located in Chicago, celebrating American writers. The Museum has a wealth of resources available at the museum and virtually to support educators. AWM recently shared news of its project, Exploring the Writing Process with Primary Source Materials which complements classroom writing instruction with activities using primary source materials from the Library of Congress’s digital collections that inspire, motivate, and empower students to write. Using primary sources coupled with complimentary learning materials, students will learn more about the steps of the writing process, including journaling, drafting, revision, editing, collaboration, and publishing. Exploring the Writing Process with Primary Source Materials offers teacher-created lesson plans as well as student exercises that can be incorporated into class curriculums or be used for individual study.
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The American Writers Museum offers field trips for students in grades K-12, where young scholars learn about the cultural and historical significance of writing in America. Students also learn about various writing styles, writing habits of well-known authors, and new perspectives on writing—from the practical to the creative.
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The Field Museum Education staff want LMAIS colleagues to know about the resources and upcoming events that they have to offer!
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Native Truths Learning Resources Connect your classroom with diverse Native stories and the individuals who share them.
Native Truths Educator Open House Teacher Curriculums and Reference Guide We invite you to engage with these learning resources created for Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories.
The N.W. Harris Learning Collection The N. W. Harris Learning Collection at The Field Museum gives educators a chance to take the Museum’s collection to their communities.With over hundreds of unique exhibit cases and 60 hands-on kits, your options are endless! Register for a membership today.
Learning Resources Interest Form Are you interested in learning more about upcoming educator resources and content from the Field Museum? Please fill out the information below and we will contact you with more information. |
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SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms Register your classroom for a FREE Sue the T. Rex Virtual Tour |
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Field Adventures Location: West Lawn Library |
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Meet a Scientist in Grainger Science Hub Visit the Science Hub on select weekdays to see what our researchers do every day. |
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Youth Initiatives |
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Field Trips and Field Trip Classes |
NOVEMBER 2023
FOR EDUCATORS
Sharpen Your Science Teaching Skills with Us
Join us for two exciting, upcoming workshop opportunities!
Magnifying Plankton in the Science Classroom — Virtual Workshop
Wednesday Dec. 6, 2023
Join us virtually after school to explore lessons about plankton, energy transfer and the food web.
Integrating Science Fiction in Science Education — On-site Workshop
Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024
Explore the fascinating intersection of science and science fiction.