D. Using Standard Resources

55 Things to Do with Standard Local History Resources

Activities based on Photos, Maps, Archived Newspaper Stories, Topographical Maps, and Historic Sites.

These activities help to build a better understanding of our community’s past while reinforcing a variety of skills


The Gallery Walk – Getting the most out of Historic Photos.

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Individual Activities - Contents

Using General Print and Online Resources:

10 Things to do with Old Photos

10 Things to do with Maps

10 Things to do with Historic Sites

5 Things to do with Topographical Maps

10 Things to do with Archived Newspapers

10 Classroom / School Projects

The Gallery Walk