Educational Programs

The Frazier International History Museum offers several kinds of visits for school groups.

Educational Programming for the Frazier’s Special Exhibits

A Slave Ship Speaks: The Wreck of the Henrietta Marie (Grades 4-12)

During this is a one-of-a-kind experience your students will learn about the troubling and pervasive history of the slave trade. In groups of 8-10, students will enter the exhibit to examine the stories that shaped the two voyages of the Henrietta Marie before its final end in the waters off the Florida Keys. Chaperones will be asked to assist the students in exploring the exhibit, including stamping maker’s marks used by Pewter manufacturers, lying in the ship’s hold of slave pallets and trying on shackles that bound each slave’s hands. The program ends with a live performance of James Barbot, a slave ship captain describing the Middle Passage. Temporary Availability: 1/26/08 – 5/26/08

Limited to 60 students / 90 minutes in length

Specialized Content Programs

Specialized content programs are 2½ hours in length. All classroom programs tie directly into the Core Content of the grade levels for which it is offered. Classroom programs begin with interactive activities in the Museum classroom. Students then extend their learning by completing investigation guides related to the program topic within the galleries. Finally, history will come to life as students watch one or more of the historical interpretations offered on the 1st floor stage or in the 3rd floor tournament ring.

Declaring Your Independence (Grades 5 through 8)
The Declaration of Independence is central to the American story. Students explore the theme of independence in small groups to discover the events that led up to the Declaration. Later in the galleries, students work on investigation guides to learn about other groups who have fought for their independence throughout American history.

Indiana Pioneers and Tools of the Trade (Grades 4 and 5)
During this hands-on, interactive program students will learn about significant figures and events that shaped Indiana’s history leading up to statehood. They will put their observational skills to work as they explore tools form the past and make predictions about their uses. In the galleries students will work in teams to complete an investigation guide as they research Indiana history and tools from the past.

Kentucky Pioneers and Tools of the Trade (Grades 4 and 5)
What tools did the pioneers use to settle Kentucky? Students learn about early settlers as well as the hardships they faced. Students put their observational skills to work as they explore tools from the past and make predictions about their uses. Later in the galleries, students complete investigation guides as they research tools from the past.

Armor of Yesterday and Today (Grades 3 through 8)
How have people protected themselves over the centuries? Students answer that question with their observational skills and historic inquiry. Elementary students put their scientific minds to work as they examine where armor is evident in nature and classify animals based on protective coverings. Middle school students study the armor and weaponry of the Middle Ages, plus tournaments and heraldry. Historic and modern, work, sport, and military objects are examined.

Limit: 70 students

Request more information on our specialized content programs.

History Mystery

The second option is History Mystery, an interactive program that takes groups on a search for historical clues throughout the museum. This program is 2-2 1/2 hours in length. Students work in small groups with their chaperones to discover several mystery figures or artifacts in both The Frazier and Royal Armouries Collections. By answering questions about U.S. and world history, students find clues that solve the history mystery. Teachers may also request one or more historical interpretations that tie into their unit of study.

This program is available for grades 4-12.

Limit: 150 students

Request more information on History Mystery.

Hands-On History

Through readings, crafts, and hands-on demonstrations, students explore a specific time in history. Students will listen to a story dealing with a historical theme, look at replica artifacts from that time period, make a related craft to take home, and complete a scavenger hunt in the galleries. Students will also have the chance to meet a person from the time period by attending one of our historical interpretations. Hands-on History demonstrates the importance of using museums as well as primary and secondary sources to learn about the past.

Options:

Days of Knights
Cowboys: Stories of the American West

This program is available for grades K-3.

Limit: 70 students

Request more information on Hands-On History.

Special Package for Girl Scout Junior and Brownie Troops!

On the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, beginning February 2008, enjoy a trip to the Frazier International History Museum and complete the requirements for a Girl Scout badge!

Dates:
2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, beginning in February 2008 (Requests for other dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis).

Time: 2-4 p.m. Fee: $6.00 per person Min/Max.: 5 adults/30 girls

Registration: Please contact the Girl Scout office to register, or if you have additional questions please contact Sara Bachman at 502.753.1688, sbachman@fraziermuseum.org

Badge Requirements: Will be met by the end of each session, the badges may be purchased at the Girl Scout office

Badges Available for Completion at the Frazier International History Museum:

“Her Story”-Brownies

Watch a live interpretation of Juliette Gordon Low, discuss stories, help your community and create goals for yourself.

“Local Lore” -Juniors

Watch a live interpretation of a local historical figure, such as John Floyd, compare historical maps of Louisville to current ones and learn about our city’s unique past.

“Stitch It Together”- Brownies

Learn basic embroidery stitches, create a button collage and put the day’s work together in a thread-bound book.

“Yarn & Fabric Arts”-Juniors

Tea-dye fabric, experiment with knot making, learn about various fabrics and craft a thread-bound book.

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Educational Programming for the Frazier’s Special Exhibits A Slave Ship Speaks: The Wreck of the Henrietta Marie (Grades 4-12) During this is a one-of-a-kind experience your students will learn about the troubling and pervasive history of the slave trade. In groups of 8-10, students will enter the exhibit to examine the stories that shaped the two voyages of the Henrietta Marie before its final end in the waters off the Florida Keys. Chaperones will be asked to assist the students in exploring the exhibit, including stamping maker’s marks used by Pewter manufacturers, lying in the ship’s hold of slave pallets and trying on shackles that bound each slave’s hands. The program ends with a live performance of James Barbot, a slave ship captain describing the Middle Passage. Temporary Availability: 1/26/08 – 5/26/08 Limited to 60 students / 90 minutes in length Specialized Content Programs Specialized content programs are 2½ hours in length. All classroom programs tie directly into the Core Content of the grade levels for which it is offered. Classroom programs begin with interactive activities in the Museum classroom. Students then extend their learning by completing investigation guides related to the program topic within the galleries. Finally, history will come to life as students watch one or more of the historical interpretations offered on the 1st floor stage or in the 3rd floor tournament ring. Declaring Your Independence (Grades 5 through 8) The Declaration of Independence is central to the American story. Students explore the theme of independence in small groups to discover the events that led up to the Declaration. Later in the galleries, students work on investigation guides to learn about other groups who have fought for their independence throughout American history. Indiana Pioneers and Tools of the Trade (Grades 4 and 5) During this hands-on, interactive program students will learn about significant figures and events that shaped Indiana’s history leading up to statehood. They will put their observational skills to work as they explore tools form the past and make predictions about their uses. In the galleries students will work in teams to complete an investigation guide as they research Indiana history and tools from the past. Kentucky Pioneers and Tools of the Trade (Grades 4 and 5) What tools did the pioneers use to settle Kentucky? Students learn about early settlers as well as the hardships they faced. Students put their observational skills to work as they explore tools from the past and make predictions about their uses. Later in the galleries, students complete investigation guides as they research tools from the past. Armor of Yesterday and Today (Grades 3 through 8) How have people protected themselves over the centuries? Students answer that question with their observational skills and historic inquiry. Elementary students put their scientific minds to work as they examine where armor is evident in nature and classify animals based on protective coverings. Middle school students study the armor and weaponry of the Middle Ages, plus tournaments and heraldry. Historic and modern, work, sport, and military objects are examined. Limit: 70 students Request more information on our specialized content programs. History Mystery The second option is History Mystery, an interactive program that takes groups on a search for historical clues throughout the museum. This program is 2-2 1/2 hours in length. Students work in small groups with their chaperones to discover several mystery figures or artifacts in both The Frazier and Royal Armouries Collections. By answering questions about U.S. and world history, students find clues that solve the history mystery. Teachers may also request one or more historical interpretations that tie into their unit of study. This program is available for grades 4-12. Limit: 150 students Request more information on History Mystery. Hands-On History Through readings, crafts, and hands-on demonstrations, students explore a specific time in history. Students will listen to a story dealing with a historical theme, look at replica artifacts from that time period, make a related craft to take home, and complete a scavenger hunt in the galleries. Students will also have the chance to meet a person from the time period by attending one of our historical interpretations. Hands-on History demonstrates the importance of using museums as well as primary and secondary sources to learn about the past. Options: Days of Knights Cowboys: Stories of the American West This program is available for grades K-3. Limit: 70 students Request more information on Hands-On History. Special Package for Girl Scout Junior and Brownie Troops! On the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, beginning February 2008, enjoy a trip to the Frazier International History Museum and complete the requirements for a Girl Scout badge! Dates: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, beginning in February 2008 (Requests for other dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis). Time: 2-4 p.m. Fee: $6.00 per person Min/Max.: 5 adults/30 girls Registration: Please contact the Girl Scout office to register, or if you have additional questions please contact Sara Bachman at 502.753.1688, sbachman@fraziermuseum.org Badge Requirements: Will be met by the end of each session, the badges may be purchased at the Girl Scout office Badges Available for Completion at the Frazier International History Museum: “Her Story”-Brownies Watch a live interpretation of Juliette Gordon Low, discuss stories, help your community and create goals for yourself. “Local Lore” -Juniors Watch a live interpretation of a local historical figure, such as John Floyd, compare historical maps of Louisville to current ones and learn about our city’s unique past. “Stitch It Together”- Brownies Learn basic embroidery stitches, create a button collage and put the day’s work together in a thread-bound book. “Yarn & Fabric Arts”-Juniors Tea-dye fabric, experiment with knot making, learn about various fabrics and craft a thread-bound book.

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