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Programs with Online Lessons:
Treasures of the Library ::: Papers, Pens & Prose
Explorations in American History

Online Lessons Only:
Land of Golden Dreams ::: George Washington
Teaching American History

Treasures of the Library

Using the great resources of the Library, this program introduces written and printed communication through the ages, including books and documents marking significant developments in the growth of British and American civilizations. Students discover how diverse audiences gained access to knowledge as literacy expanded.

7th through 12th grades
Program begins at 10:00 a.m. — 1½ hours in length
Accommodates a maximum of 40 students per day
Tuesdays only
- October 14 through December 2, 2008
  (No tours November 25)
- January 6 through May 19, 2009
  (No tours April 7)

Vocabulary lists and lesson plans in PDF format.

Paper, Pens & Prose:
Discovering Early Manuscripts

This program introduces students to the way in which the first books were produced, how paper and inks were made, and what the scribes used to write. Students will go into the Library to see original manuscripts and the Gutenberg Bible. A classroom activity follows where students try their hand at calligraphy, illumination, and bookbinding.

4th through 9th grades
Program begins at 10:00 a.m. - 1½ hours in length
Accommodates a maximum of 40 students per day
2nd and 4th Wednesdays and every Thursday
- October 16 through December 4, 2008
  (No tours November 26 or November 27)
- January 8 through May 21, 2009
  (No tours April 8 or April 9)

Vocabulary lists and lesson plans in PDF format.

Explorations in American History

Designed to complement the 5th, 8th, and 11th grade American history curriculum, this program focuses on primary source materials and artwork that document important events in our nation's past. Students visit both the Library and Scott Gallery of American Art as they explore American history at the Huntington.

5th, 8th & 11th grades
Program begins at 10:00 a.m. — 1½ hours in length
Accommodates a maximum of 70 students per day
Wednesdays only
- October 15 through December 3, 2008
  (No tours November 26)
- January 7 through May 20, 2009
  (No tours April 8)

Land of Golden Dreams:
California in the Gold Rush Decade 1848-1858

Although this show commemorating the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold in California is no longer on exhibition in the Library, you can still visit it online.

Lesson plans in PDF format.

The Great Experiment:
George Washington and the American Republic

The exhibition of original manuscripts, rare books, prints, engravings and artifacts was drawn from the collections of The Huntington and Pierpont Morgan Libraries, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and other institutions. It was mounted by The Huntington Library in 1998-1999 to commemorate the two hundredth anniversary of Washington’s death. The show went on as a traveling exhibit to forty libraries nationwide.

“The Great Experiment: George Washington and the American Republic” was been organized by The Huntington Library in association with the American Library Association. It was made possible in part through a major grant from The National Endowment for the Humanities, Washington, DC, with additional support from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Munger.

Lesson plans in PDF format.

Teaching American History

The United States Department of Education has created the Teaching American History (TAH) program to raise student achievement by improving teacher knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of American History.

TAH grants are available to school districts who in turn partner with research institutions like The Huntington to provide teacher training and scholarly seminars that enable teachers to expand their students’ awareness in American History.

To date, The Huntington Library has partnered with seven school districts under the TAH program, to develop lesson plans, provide scholarly lectures, and develop classroom and resource materials for the teachers.

Lesson plans in PDF format.

© 2008, Huntington Library. All rights reserved.
Last revised: 18 July 2008

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Education Home For Visitors Youth & Families Youth & Family Programs Explorers Adults Continuing Education Programs Exhibits For Teachers Field Trip Guidelines Docent-led Field Trips Self-guided Field Trips Program Descriptions Art Programs Garden Programs Library Programs Lesson Plans Art Lessons Images for Art Lessons Garden Lessons Library Lessons Professional Development Classes and Institutes Grounding in Botany For Volunteers		Library Programs Programs with Online Lessons: Treasures of the Library ::: Papers, Pens & Prose Explorations in American History Online Lessons Only: Land of Golden Dreams ::: George Washington Teaching American History Treasures of the Library Using the great resources of the Library, this program introduces written and printed communication through the ages, including books and documents marking significant developments in the growth of British and American civilizations. Students discover how diverse audiences gained access to knowledge as literacy expanded. 7th through 12th grades Program begins at 10:00 a.m. — 1½ hours in length Accommodates a maximum of 40 students per day Tuesdays only October 14 through December 2, 2008 (No tours November 25) January 6 through May 19, 2009 (No tours April 7) Vocabulary lists and lesson plans in PDF format. Paper, Pens & Prose: Discovering Early Manuscripts This program introduces students to the way in which the first books were produced, how paper and inks were made, and what the scribes used to write. Students will go into the Library to see original manuscripts and the Gutenberg Bible. A classroom activity follows where students try their hand at calligraphy, illumination, and bookbinding. 4th through 9th grades Program begins at 10:00 a.m. - 1½ hours in length Accommodates a maximum of 40 students per day 2nd and 4th Wednesdays and every Thursday October 16 through December 4, 2008 (No tours November 26 or November 27) January 8 through May 21, 2009 (No tours April 8 or April 9) Vocabulary lists and lesson plans in PDF format. Explorations in American History Designed to complement the 5th, 8th, and 11th grade American history curriculum, this program focuses on primary source materials and artwork that document important events in our nation's past. Students visit both the Library and Scott Gallery of American Art as they explore American history at the Huntington. 5th, 8th & 11th grades Program begins at 10:00 a.m. — 1½ hours in length Accommodates a maximum of 70 students per day Wednesdays only October 15 through December 3, 2008 (No tours November 26) January 7 through May 20, 2009 (No tours April 8) Land of Golden Dreams: California in the Gold Rush Decade 1848-1858 Although this show commemorating the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold in California is no longer on exhibition in the Library, you can still visit it online. Lesson plans in PDF format. The Great Experiment: George Washington and the American Republic The exhibition of original manuscripts, rare books, prints, engravings and artifacts was drawn from the collections of The Huntington and Pierpont Morgan Libraries, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and other institutions. It was mounted by The Huntington Library in 1998-1999 to commemorate the two hundredth anniversary of Washington’s death. The show went on as a traveling exhibit to forty libraries nationwide. “The Great Experiment: George Washington and the American Republic” was been organized by The Huntington Library in association with the American Library Association. It was made possible in part through a major grant from The National Endowment for the Humanities, Washington, DC, with additional support from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Munger. Lesson plans in PDF format. Teaching American History The United States Department of Education has created the Teaching American History (TAH) program to raise student achievement by improving teacher knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of American History. TAH grants are available to school districts who in turn partner with research institutions like The Huntington to provide teacher training and scholarly seminars that enable teachers to expand their students’ awareness in American History. To date, The Huntington Library has partnered with seven school districts under the TAH program, to develop lesson plans, provide scholarly lectures, and develop classroom and resource materials for the teachers. Lesson plans in PDF format. © 2008, Huntington Library. All rights reserved. Last revised: 18 July 2008 The Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA 91108 (626) 405-2100 Comments to: webmaster@huntingtoneducation.org