<p>In this History Lab, we will think about how one object can tell many stories. What can we learn from the first Ferris wheel? What other objects can you think of that tell many stories?</p> <p>To join in the History Lab Debrief for this collection, visit <a href="https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/learn/history-at-home/learn-history-online">https://www.heinzhistorycenter...</a> and look for the History Lab section to find the registration link. We hope you can join us to discuss objects and their stories!  </p> <p><br /></p>

<p></p> <p>In this final History Lab of the 2019-20 school year, we will explore some fun historic images from the History Center's collections. What can we learn from looking carefully at these photographs? What do you think it would have been like to be there? Use the graphic organizer at the end to split a photograph into four parts and look even closer! </p> <p>To talk with us and learn about more historic photographs, join us for the History Lab Debrief! Visit <a href="https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/learn/history-at-home/learn-history-online">https://www.heinzhistorycenter...</a> and look for the History Lab section to find the registration link. We hope you can join us!</p>

<p>Green City Remix was a collaborative project of the Green Building Alliance and the Senator John Heinz History Center to create exhibits developed and designed by local high school students. In the 1940s efforts were made to combat Pittsburgh’s reputation as the nation’s smoky city, changing both air quality and the city’s image. Using the Allegheny Conference on Community Development collection in the Detre Library and Archives, students researched the Smoke Control campaign, which included legislation passed by city government in 1941 that significantly improved Pittsburgh’s air quality by regulating factors such as fuel sources and the equipment used in industry and in homes.</p> <p>Through a visit to the Green Building Alliance and conversations with local activists, the students explored ways in which Pittsburgh can continue to improve on its legacy as a smoky city. Students examined art installations at The Mattress Factory and with the help of local artist, Danny Bracken, designed art installations <em>remixing </em>the story of Smoke Control in a way that demonstrates its relevance to today. </p> <p>This collection includes primary source materials used by the students to explore Pittsburgh's response to air quality challenges. How might these resources inspire your own students to explore the ways changes is made in their city?</p>

<p><em>Fast Lines: Transportation, 1800–1900</em> contains activities, primary sources, and other information to help teach students about the effect of transportation in western Pennsylvania  (be sure to click on the paper clip and/or info icon on each item to find out more about it). </p>

<p>A member of Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood, Alma Illery was a local civic leader and change maker. In the 1940s when Pittsburgh was a city clouded with coal smoke, Alma Illery provided a space for Pittsburgh’s children to explore the great outdoors and build relationships with other youth throughout the city. Explore this Learning Lab to learn about the work of Alma Illery, the driving force behind Camp Achievement, and the summer camp that hundreds of inner-city children would enjoy during the summer. </p> <p>Escaping the Smokey City: Alma Illery and Camp Achievement Learning Lab provides teachers an opportunity to explore the past with students through primary sources, allowing students to compare historical information to contemporary experiences and events.<br></p>

<p>This collection highlights some of the key documents in the Bob Nelkin Collection of ACC-PARC Records that help us to understand the steps he and his fellow advocates took to end the "warehousing" of children and adults with disabilities in institutions. </p> <p>Formed in 1951, the ACC-PARC was a grassroots organization made up of parents of people with disabilities in the Pittsburgh area. The aspect of ACC-PARC’s daily activities most represented in these primary sources are the efforts of the advocates to investigate the treatment of individuals with disabilities at residential care facilities in Western Pennsylvania during the 1960s and 1970s.</p> <p>This Learning Lab collection showcases some of the work of ACC-PARC as they advocated for change in institutions throughout Western Pennsylvania. Each section addresses a specific step or tactic used by these advocates. Instructional materials and activities are provided throughout the collection.</p> <p></p> <p>The primary sources in this Learning Lab collection are housed at the Heinz History Center's Detre Library and Archives in Pittsburgh, PA:</p> <p><a href="https://historicpittsburgh.org/collection/nelkin-acc-parc-records" target="_blank"><strong>Bob Nelkin Collection of Allegheny County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (ACC-PARC) Records,</strong></a><strong><a href="https://historicpittsburgh.org/collection/nelkin-acc-parc-records" target="_blank"> MSS 1002, Detre Library and Archives, Heinz History Center</a>.</strong><br></p> <p>The creation of this lesson plan was underwritten by the United Way of Allegheny County.<br><br></p>

<p>This collection was created as part of the Civic Discourse in a Digital World teacher institute in June of 2021. It is designed to highlight a selection of materials related to social justice from the Heinz History Center and the Detre Library & Archives collections. </p> <p>How do these sources connect to civic discourse? </p> <p>Choose a topic section and use the Think/Puzzle/Explore thinking routine to think deeper about these important issues. </p> <p>#civicdiscourse</p>

<p>This collection was created as part of the Civic Discourse in a Digital World teacher institute in June of 2021. It is designed to highlight how different groups who are represented in the Heinz History Center's collections have raised awareness for their issues. Their goal may have been to draw attention to an issue they cared about or to drum up support for a candidate, but they were all working toward a change that they felt was essential. </p> <p>What inspiration can we find in these sources? How do they connect to civic discourse? Are there groups still working on these issues today? </p> <p>#civicdiscourse</p>

<p dir="ltr">Civic Discourse in a Digital World institute: Day 1<br></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Using this collection, consider:</em><br></p> <ol><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">How could one or more of these objects help foster civic discourse in my classroom?</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">What kinds of questions or activities would I plan around these objects?</p></li></ol> <p dir="ltr"><em>One person in each breakout group should jot down notes to share out after. </em><br></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>#civicdiscourse<br></em></p>