Education in Action 

Theodore Roosevelt's inauguration is an integral part of American history. To help you share the story in your classroom, the National Park Service's Teaching With Historic Places has developed a lesson plan entitled Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site: Birthplace of the Modern Presidency. The curriculum includes both reading material and activities, and provides a rich opportunity for your students to learn about the people, places, and events surrounding the inauguration.

Our traveling trunks are great ways for your students to experience what life was like when TR was alive. Trunks can be borrowed for up to two weeks, free of charge. Reservations should be made at least a month in advance. The pick-up and return of all material is the responsibility of the borrower.

Victorian Toy Trunk

Ideal for grades pre-k through 6th. This trunk contains various toys popular in the late 19th century, including marbles, tops, ball-in-cup games, slates, hoop and stick, and many others. A teachers' guide provides more information and instructions.

Victorian Clothing Trunks

Clothing made to fit 4th and 5th graders (or younger). These trunks contain reproduction clothing and accessories from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A book is included that outlines clothing styles during that period. One trunk contains girls' outfits, and another features boys' outfits.

Victorian Architecture Trunk

Recommended for 6th grade and up. This trunk contains samples of architectural features found in many 19th century homes. Plaster models, textured wallpaper, mounted pictures, slides, games, and other activities are included in the trunk, along with a teachers' guide.

Further Resources

For more information about additional education resources available from your local Buffalo cultural institutions, visit Museums4Teachers.org.

 

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