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Senator John Heinz History Center

Senator John Heinz History Center
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Senator John Heinz History Center's collections

 

Travel and the Negro Motorists' Green Book: Journey through History

<p>Explore the historical significance of travel for African Americans during racial segregation and the essential role played by the travel guides like the Negro Motorist’ Green Book. Discover how the Green Book empowered individuals and communities to travel with dignity. Dive into local Pittsburgh businesses and history. Explore primary sources, photographs, and stories, and engage in interactive activities to better understand this critical period in American history. </p>
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The Race to Space: Understanding the Cold War Context of the Apollo 11 Mission

<p><em>By using this collection, learners will . . .</em></p> <ul><li>Use primary sources to understand a range of perspectives on the Space Race. </li><li>Understand why the United States was concerned about the Soviet space program. </li><li>Be able to analyze the Cold War era context of the Space Race and draw their own conclusions about the success of the Space Race. </li></ul>
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Escaping the Smokey City: Alma Illery and Camp Achievement

<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>
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Rachel Carson: The Rise of the Environmental Movement

<p>This Learning Lab is designed as an additional resource in preparation for the March 31st, 2022 webinar on Rachel Carson, presented by the Heinz History Center. <br><br>If you missed the live webinar, you can view the recording on our YouTube page <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/heinzhistorycenter">here</a>. <br></p>
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Labor History: The Great Strike of 1877

<p>This curriculum pack was produced by the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania and includes everything you need to teach about the Great Strike of 1877 in Pittsburgh.  The five lessons can be used as a group or individually, and guide students towards creating their own documentary about the subject--click on the paperclip to find the activities that make up each lesson. Primary sources  are also included (be sure to click on the paper clip and/or info icon on each item to find out more about it). </p>
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Roberto Clemente - CLO Arriba Arriba! resources

<p>This collection contains resources for the teacher guide to the Pittsburgh CLO's performance of <em>Arriba Arriba!</em>. </p> <p><br /></p>
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Steel Town: The Story of Homestead

<p>This curriculum pack was produced by the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania and includes everything you need to teach about the town of Homestead and how it reflects changes in American society. The student text includes readings that you can give directly to your students, and the info tab includes suggested teaching activities. Primary sources and biographies with suggested activities are also included (be sure to click on the paper clip and/or info icon on each item to find out more about it). </p>
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Using Oral Histories

<p>This curriculum pack was produced by the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania and <em>e</em>xplores the importance of oral histories in archival work and prepares prepare students to conduct oral histories.  The three lessons should be followed consecutively. They guide students towards creating their own oral history about a subject--click on the paperclip to find the activities that make up each lesson. Sources  and materials are also included (be sure to click on the paper clip and/or info icon on each item to find out more about it). </p>
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Fast Lines: Transportation, 1800-1900

<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>
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History Lab: Objects Telling Stories

<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>
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Teaching with Objects

This collection demonstrates the range of ways that you can teach with historic objects.
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History Lab: Questioning Objects

<p>Welcome to the Heinz History Center's History Lab, where we ask questions about the past, think about what makes history cool, and sharpen your history skills!</p>
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