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Available Lesson Plans
Get access to free, downloadable history lesson plans for grades 3rd-12th. Fill out the form below to receive instant access to these resources. Continue to check back as we release new resources periodically.
As distance learning continues, we want to offer engaging and educational resources for our Santa Cruz County community.
Enter your email below to access four different educational lesson plans brought to you by School Programs at the MAH. Learn, create, and connect to the history of Santa Cruz by following our easy step-by-step instructions.
Available Lesson Plans
Louden Nelson: A Will to Educate
Learn about London Nelson and the lasting legacy he left behind in Santa Cruz County. By introducing assignments, discussions, and activities around slavery, you will gain a sense of empathy regarding Nelson’s life.
Community Builder: Journalists
Learn about people and places from history and think about how journalists can work to make change within the community.
Pride & Identity: An Exploration of Queer Santa Cruz
Get introduced to the MAH's virtual exhibition, Queer Santa Cruz, in a way that highlights the importance of having a visible and accepted identity in the Santa Cruz queer community.
Virtual Field Trips Coming Soon!
Bring your class or home school network together online to connect with art and history digitally. Beginning Fall 2020, students will join Education Coordinator, Oscar Paz, via video chat to unpack Santa Cruz County’s history and discover how they too can build a more connected and meaningful community from home.
Stay tuned for more details.
Educational Videos
Join the MAH on Youtube with new educational videos. Stay tuned for new releases coming soon!
More Creative Resources
Tue, Sep 1, 2020
Send Art, Send Love: 2020 Snail Mail Project
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