The North Carolina Museum of History

Recently I visited the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. I was amazed at theresources available for teachers. They offer online workshops for educators, pre-visit materials, History-in-a-box, and educator notebooks.

I was inspired by some of the examples that Ms. Debra Nichols shared with us, such as the "Making Music in North Carolina" Discovery Tour. I was struck by the museum's move from a "hands-off" to a "hands-on" approach to history with students. The museum has various materials available for students to handle as they explore the exhibits. I think this makes the experience more meaningful for the students.

If you have not already visited the North Carolina Museum of History, please do so. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is practically next door, you could visit both. It is a great way to spend the day learning and exploring.