Teaching History with Museums

Alan Marcus is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut. Jeremy Stoddard is a former middle school teacher and curriculum and technology professional development specialist. He is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Education at The College of William & Mary. Walter W. Woodward is Associate Professor in the Department of History, University of Connecticut and is the Connecticut State Historian.

Chapter 1 – Introduction





Chapter 2 – Teaching History with Museums





Chapter 3 – Artifact and Display Based Museums: The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum





Chapter 4 – State History Museums: The Minnesota History Center





Chapter 5 – Historic Forts: The Fort at No. 4 and Fort Ticonderoga





Chapter 6 – Historic House Museums: The Johnson County Historical Society and the Mark Twain House





Chapter 7 – Living History Museums: Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown





Chapter 8 - Memorials & Monuments: The Memorials and Monuments of 9/11





Chapter 9 – Bringing the Museum to the Classroom: Outreach Programs, Museum Kits, and Virtual Resources





Appendix A – Top Ten Strategies for Effective Museum Visits


Appendix B – Complete List of Museums Discussed In the Book





Appendix C – Resources