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McQuarie, Bob. “‘Experiences in History’ - A Museum Time Machine for Teaching History.” (1981)

Citation: 

McQuarie, Bob. “‘Experiences in History’ - A Museum Time Machine for Teaching History.” Social Education 45(1) (1981): 56-9.

Abstract/Summary: 

 

Describes a museum’s 10-week summer education program for elementary school students. In a nineteenth-century setting, students assume the role of adults and create an American West community. Tasks include blacksmithing, weaving, farming, carpentry, and printing. 

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ERIC