Learning Kits are designed for easy use by teachers and/or activity leaders. Educational activities are outlined with application to today's issues. Developing critical thinking skills is the foundational component for all activities. The materials can be adapted for various grade levels. Each kit uses the history of the Buffalo Soldiers to help students develop effective thinking skills.
Developing Interviewing Skills Learning Kit
Lesson Plan includes
- Ideas for Activities by grade level
- Buffalo Soldiers overview and Q&A, interview questions, directory of veterans' organizations, books/book reviews, evaluation form
- 8x10 color poster of the Buffalo Soldiers stamp
- Condensed book list
- BSRM newsletter
- Book or Book Review - Baker, V.J. (1997). Lasting Valor: The Story of the Only Living Black World War II Veteran to Earn America's Highest Distinction for Valor, the Medal of Honor. NY: Bantam Books
- Book - Hogan, E.B. (2000). The Last Buffalo: Walter E. Potts and the 92nd Buffalo Division in World War I. Austin, TX: Eakin Publications.
Law and Democracy Learning Kit
Lesson Plan includes
- Ideas for Activities by grade level
- Buffalo Soldiers overview and Q&A.
- 8x10 color poster of the Buffalo Soldiers stamp
- Condensed book list
- BSRM newsletter
- Book or Book Review - Eppinga, J. (1996). Henry O. Flipper: West Point's First Black Graduate. Plano, TX: Republic of Texas Press.
- Book - Robinson, C.M. III. (1994). The Court Martial of Lt. Henry O. Flipper. El Paso, TX: Texas Western Press.
- Information on the Ten Amendments fo the Bill of Rights
- Video - Sgt. Rutledge
- Video - VisionQuest programs
Intro to Museum Work and the Buffalo Soldiers Learning Kit
Lesson Plan includes
- Ideas for Activities by grade level
- Buffalo Soldiers overview and Q&A.
- 8x10 color poster of the Buffalo Soldiers stamp
- Condensed book list
- BSRM newsletter
- Books:
- Durbin G. (ed.) (1996). Developing Museum Exhibitions for Lifelong Learning. London: The Stationery Office.
- Burcaw, G.E. (1997). Introduction to museum work. Walnut Creek, CA: AltaMira Press.
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