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Know Before You Go and Previsit Information
The museum requires on teacher or chaperone per 10 students. Teachers and chaperones are expected to actively participate in their students fieldtrip.
A typical education program begins around 9:30 a.m. and lasts about 2 1/2 hours. Group sizes of 35 to 100 students work best for all programs.
The cost for each education program at the Museum is $4.25 per student, $2.00 per chaperone, and teachers are free. Payment for all education programs is due on or before the day of the visit. Make checks payable to North Texas History Center.
If you have a student with special needs (i.e.,wheelchair) please tell us in advance. While we do not have an elevator in the building, we can make arrangements for students to participate in as much of the program as possible.
There are no lunch facilities in the Museum. If you wish to eat lunch after the program, Finch Park (a public park with public restrooms) is located less than a mile from the Museum.
To book a tour, call 1-972-542-9457 or email:
GroupTours@NorthTexasHistoryCenter.org
If you have any questions, please contact the Education Department:
Sarah@NorthTexasHistoryCenter.org
Previsit Information *click to download*:
· Previsit Packet (.doc format)
· Group Tour Contract {.doc format}
· Walking Tour {.pdf format}
· Walking Tour MAP {.pdf format}
· Instructions to Finch Park (pop-up)
(Offered July-December) - Second Grade: A Day in the Life of a Pioneer
What was life like in a log cabin? What was a general store? What did children do long ago? A Day in the Life of a Pioneer introduces students to pioneer life in North Texas and their experiences on the Texas frontier.
. All About Artifacts: students learn what an artifact is and how artifacts help us preserve and learn about history. Using touch, smell, sound, and sight students will investigate selected artifacts and learn how pioneers used them.
· Gallery Hunt: After listening to a brief introduction students will use the Pioneering exhibit to hunt for clues about our past. The presentation will reinforce what primary sources are and how they help us learn about history.
· Pioneer vs. Today: Students utilize our hands-on gallery to explore differences between today and yesterday. “Where did pioneers shop?” “How did the games children played differ from those of today?” and “Did pioneers have refrigerators?” are just some of the questions answered in this interactive area.
(Offered July-December) - Third Grade: GTT—Gone to Texas
Why did families head to North Texas? Who were the pioneers coming to Texas? What was it like traveling in a covered wagon? GTT – Gone to Texas introduces students to a few of the early pioneers of North Texas, the hardships they faced traveling in a covered wagon, and the small towns pioneers established once they arrived in the area.
· Museum Detectives: Students will be introduced to the idea of preservation and why museums are important parts of communities. “What did pioneers use this for??” becomes the focus as they don white gloves and become “museum detectives.”
· Who, What, and Why?: Students explore why people became pioneers, who they were, and what pioneers brought with them. Students then divide into smaller groups to participate in a history hunt
· Be a Pioneer: After a brief introduction to primary sources students are given the chance to explore the hands-on gallery,learn about elements of a community, simple machines, and more.
(Offered January-May) - Fourth Grade: Cowboys, Cattledrives, and the Civil War
Cattle was King long before cotton. Come learn about life on the cattle drive and how the Civil War affected the cattle industry. Students will examine photographs, artifacts, and other primary sources as they decide if it would have been better to be a cowboy or a soldier. Saddle up and ride on over to learn more about this exceptional era in North Texas History! Developed for 4th grade TEKS. Available January-May.
(Offered January-May) - Fifth Grade: North Texas and the Civil War
What was it like to be a soldier during the Civil War? How did the Civil War affect North Texas? How did women survive on the home front when the men went to war? The Civil War Era in North Texas takes students back in time as they relive history through primary sources, documents, photographs, and unique Civil War artifacts.
· Museum Detectives: Students become “museum detectives” to evaluate primary sources such as letters, diary passages, newspaper articles and other artifacts to learn about the people and events of the Civil War.
· North Texas in the Civil War Era: Students take a unique tour of the main gallery by searching for information to complete a Civil War scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt highlights the hardships of the War, technology of the time, and women on the home front.
· Enlist as a Soldier: Students enlist as soldiers in the Civil War. What life was like as a soldier during the War, how a soldier prepared for battle, and items a soldier needed are highlighted through interactive exhibits.
(Offered January-May) - Eighth Grade: A self-guided Civil War program
Eighth graders are divided into small groups to explore all aspects of the museum at their own pace. The cost for this program is 2$ per student or chaperone, teachers and bus drivers are free.
FAQ about our Education Programs
How many chaperones should we bring?
The Museum requires one teacher or chaperone per 10 students. Teachers and chaperones are expected to actively participate in their students’ fieldtrip.
How long does the program take and how many students can I bring?
A typical education program begins around 9:30 or 10 a.m. and lasts about 2½ hours. Group sizes of 35 to 100 students work best for all programs.
How much does the program cost?
Effective September 1, 2007, the cost for each education program at the Museum is $4.25 per student, $2.00 per chaperone, and teachers are free. Payment for all education programs is due on or before the day of the visit. Make checks payable to North Texas History Center.
Are your programs wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately our building was built in 1911 and does not have an elevator. The main floor is accessible via the ramp in the rear of the building. If you have a student with special needs (i.e., wheelchair) please tell us in advance. While we do not have an elevator, we can make arrangements for students to participate in as much of the program as possible.
Can my students eat lunch there?
There are no lunch facilities in the Museum. If you wish to eat lunch after the program, Finch Park (a public park with public restrooms) is located less than a mile from the Museum.
How do I get there?
Our address is 300 East Virginia.
From US HWY 75 take the Virginia/Louisiana exit east towards downtown. Turn left (north) on Chestnut and right (east) on Virginia. Park in front of the building.
From Hwy 5/McDonald turn west on Louisiana, right (north) on Chestnut, and right (east) on Virginia and park in front of the building.
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