NEOEA Day 2021: Using Artifacts to Inspire Critical Thinking
October 8, 2021 | 10:00am to 1:00pm CANCELLED
You don’t need to be a museum curator to use artifacts in a classroom. Artifacts offer a powerful way to integrate primary sources into your curriculum—they may not tell us a story in words and figures, as documents do, but they can provoke questions that stimulate critical thinking and research into both personal and public histories. In this session, through the collections of the Western Reserve Historical Society, we invite you to explore how objects can be used to supplement instruction and make history tangible for your students. Together, we will practice analyzing and documenting historic objects and images, and then how to turn those observations into actionable lesson plans that inspire your students to dig deeply into the past. This experience includes full museum admission for the day (including a ride on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel and access to the WRHS Research Library, COVID restrictions permitting).
Register soon – only 20 spots available!
Registration Details in the NEOEA Day brochure. Click here
NEOEA Members | $20
Non-Members | $30
To register, please fill out the form located in the NEOEA Day brochure and follow the instructions listed on the form.
May: Carousel Explorer
How would you design a carousel? For this lesson, students will learn the history of our 109-year-old Euclid Beach Grand Carousel and get to ride it! Students will then study and classify the different types of carousel designs. Lastly, students will create their own carousel or carousel horse!
About Homeschool Field Trip Days
Hosted at the Cleveland History Center every third Wednesday of the month, this year’s Homeschool Field Trip Days will invite students to become explorers within our museum’s collections!
Appropriate for all ages. Students will be paired with a Museum Educator based on age (3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 13+) to ensure age-appropriate program content.
Pricing
Students: $6 each | Parents: Free | Ages 0-2: Free
Includes full museum admission and space to eat lunch after the program. All programs include a ride on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel!
Click below to reserve your spot! For more information about the program, call 216-721-5722 x1502 or email education@wrhs.org.
April: STEM Explorer
How do science and math affect everyday life? This month, students will study how the laws of math and science affect the way people live. Then, students will learn how museum engineers use STEM to create learning spaces for all visitors. Students will also be given the opportunity to create and crack different codes!
About Homeschool Field Trip Days
Hosted at the Cleveland History Center every third Wednesday of the month, this year’s Homeschool Field Trip Days will invite students to become explorers within our museum’s collections!
Appropriate for all ages. Students will be paired with a Museum Educator based on age (3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 13+) to ensure age-appropriate program content.
Pricing
Students: $6 each | Parents: Free | Ages 0-2: Free
Includes full museum admission and space to eat lunch after the program. All programs include a ride on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel!
Click below to reserve your spot! For more information about the program, call 216-721-5722 x1502 or email education@wrhs.org.
February: Cleveland Explorer
How have the lives of Clevelanders changed through time? In this program, students will skills to compare and contrast “long ago” and “today.” Then, they will examine how Cleveland has changed over time. Students will understand how the idea of childhood and growing up have evolved throughout history as a result of changing work responsibilities and their surrounding environment.
About Homeschool Field Trip Days
Hosted at the Cleveland History Center every third Wednesday of the month, this year’s Homeschool Field Trip Days will invite students to become explorers within our museum’s collections!
Appropriate for all ages. Students will be paired with a Museum Educator based on age (3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 13+) to ensure age-appropriate program content.
Pricing
Students: $6 each | Parents: Free | Ages 0-2: Free
Includes full museum admission and space to eat lunch after the program. All programs include a ride on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel!
Click below to reserve your spot! For more information about the program, call 216-721-5722 x1502 or email education@wrhs.org.
January: Transportation Explorer
Why is transportation important? During this field trip, students will study how transportation has changed over time, specifically the role Clevelanders played in changing forms of transportation. They will learn more about Cleveland’s rich history as a transportation center and worldwide car capitol.
About Homeschool Field Trip Days
Hosted at the Cleveland History Center every third Wednesday of the month, this year’s Homeschool Field Trip Days will invite students to become explorers within our museum’s collections!
Appropriate for all ages. Students will be paired with a Museum Educator based on age (3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 13+) to ensure age-appropriate program content.
Pricing
Students: $6 each | Parents: Free | Ages 0-2: Free
Includes full museum admission and space to eat lunch after the program. All programs include a ride on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel!
Click below to reserve your spot! For more information about the program, call 216-721-5722 x1502 or email education@wrhs.org.
December: Special Curator Session
Join us for a special hands-on session with our curators! Choose from one of the two options below:
Option 1: Hands-On History—Cleveland at War. Explore the life of a soldier and get hands-on with the materials and equipment Clevelanders would have dealt with during historic wartime experiences. Curator of Collections & Exhibits Eric Rivet will describe how wars of the past have affected Cleveland and walk students through the daily experiences of soldiers in the field.
Option 2: Behind-the-Scenes Costume Experience—Si Jolie. Meet our Museum Advisory Council Curator of Costumes & Textiles Patty Edmonson and enjoy a special curator-led tour of the beautiful exhibit, Si Jolie, to learn how French fashion influenced Clevelanders both abroad and right here in the city. Families will have a chance to experience more of the Chisholm Halle Costume Collection in a special way!
About Homeschool Field Trip Days
Hosted at the Cleveland History Center every third Wednesday of the month, this year’s Homeschool Field Trip Days will invite students to become explorers within our museum’s collections!
Appropriate for all ages. Students will be paired with a Museum Educator based on age (3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 13+) to ensure age-appropriate program content.
Pricing
Students: $6 each | Parents: Free | Ages 0-2: Free
Includes full museum admission and space to eat lunch after the program. All programs include a ride on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel!
Click below to reserve your spot! For more information about the program, call 216-721-5722 x1502 or email education@wrhs.org.
November: Citizenship Explorer
What does citizenship mean to you? For this month, students will answer what it means for them to be a “citizen” and discuss what it means for others as well. Additionally, students will learn how they can effect change for the benefit of themselves and others.
About Homeschool Field Trip Days
Hosted at the Cleveland History Center every third Wednesday of the month, this year’s Homeschool Field Trip Days will invite students to become explorers within our museum’s collections!
Appropriate for all ages. Students will be paired with a Museum Educator based on age (3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 13+) to ensure age-appropriate program content.
Pricing
Students: $6 each | Parents: Free | Ages 0-2: Free
Includes full museum admission and space to eat lunch after the program. All programs include a ride on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel!
Click below to reserve your spot! For more information about the program, call 216-721-5722 x1502 or email education@wrhs.org.
October: Entrepreneurship Explorer
Learn what it takes to become an entrepreneur! In this program, students will explore stories of Cleveland’s most famous entrepreneurs. Further, they will learn appropriate vocabulary to use regarding entrepreneurs. Students will also gain financial literacy skills and vocabulary.
About Homeschool Field Trip Days
Hosted at the Cleveland History Center every third Wednesday of the month, this year’s Homeschool Field Trip Days will invite students to become explorers within our museum’s collections!
Appropriate for all ages. Students will be paired with a Museum Educator based on age (3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 13+) to ensure age-appropriate program content.
Pricing
Students: $6 each | Parents: Free | Ages 0-2: Free
Includes full museum admission and space to eat lunch after the program. All programs include a ride on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel!
Click below to reserve your spot! For more information about the program, call 216-721-5722 x1502 or email education@wrhs.org.
September: History Explorer
How do we learn from the past? This month, students will learn and practice basic study skills to help them become a better history analyst. Students will practice observing, classifying, reflecting, and synthesizing information from various sources. They will then explore primary sources and learn how to use them. This will allow students to connect lessons from the past to today.
About Homeschool Field Trip Days
Hosted at the Cleveland History Center every third Wednesday of the month, this year’s Homeschool Field Trip Days will invite students to become explorers within our museum’s collections!
Appropriate for all ages. Students will be paired with a Museum Educator based on age (3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 13+) to ensure age-appropriate program content.
Pricing
Students: $6 each | Parents: Free | Ages 0-2: Free
Includes full museum admission and space to eat lunch after the program. All programs include a ride on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel!
Click below to reserve your spot! For more information about the program, call 216-721-5722 x1502 or email education@wrhs.org.
