ERIC ED354183: A Handbook for Teachers of Arkansas Studies. Revised Edition.

57 Pages·1991·1.7 MB·English

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Arkansas Studies. Revised
A Handbook for Teachers of
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Little Rock.
Arkansas State Dept. of Education,
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Department of Education, Washington, DC.
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Archives; *Educational Resources; Elementary
DESCRIPTORS
Information
Secondary Education; Federal Government;
Social Studies;
Sources; Libraries; Museums; Parks;
Government; *State
State Curriculum Guides; State
History
*Arkansas
IDENTIFIERS
ABSTRACT
provide basic
The purpose of this guide is to
Arkansas teachers who are
information about historical resources to
and/or activities on Arkansas
seeking to develop units of study
(1) Museums, Parks
chapters:
history. The guide is divided into four
(2) Libraries and Archives, (3) Other Sources
and Historical Sites,
The first chapter is intended
of Information, and (4) Bibliography.
those wishing technical
for those seeking specific information,
onsite visits. Chapter 2 is
assistance, and those who wish to plan
and specific information for
for those interested in finding general
chapter includes lists of
research and lesson planning. The third
organizations that might be
addresses for federal, state, and local
ideas for guest speakers. The
useful sources of information and
is intended to provide a reference for
bibliography, chapter 4,
printed and audiovisual
librarians and teachers seeking sources of
enrichment. The list includes
materials for personal or student
periodicals and newspapers and
books, bibliographies and indexes, and
Arkansas history teachers. (DB)
is intended for novice and veteran
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ABOUT THE COVER-
The pen and ink drawings on the cover and
division pages are the creation of Richard
De Spain. His loving contribution to this
book should not go unacknowledged.
For more information about his work, one
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may contact him at 101 Broken
Little Rock, AR 72116.
A HANDBOOK
TEACHERS
FOR
ARKANSAS STUDIES
OF
Revised Edition
General Education Division
Arkansas Department of Education
Little Rock, Arkansas
1991
Dr. Burton Elliott, Director
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
under the auspices of the
This document was originally conceived and developed by a group of teachers
Arkansas Department of Education and the Department of Arkansas Heritage in 1986-87. Their thor-
oughness in compiling the original handbook made this revision a much simpler task. Grateful apprecia-
tion is extended to that pioneer group.
following people are
Numerous state agencies have cooperated in the revision of this document. The
acknowledged for their contribution to this project:
Project Coordinators
Arkansas Department of Education
Judy Butler
Arkansas Department of Education
Margaret Crank
Committee Members
Central Arkansas Library System
Bob Razer
Office of the Secretary of State
Ann Pryor
Museum of Science and History
Berna Love
Arkansas Historical Association
Martha Rimmer
Arkansas State Library
Cynthia Pitts
Arkansas State Library
Ola Flucas
Department of Parks and Tourism
Jay S. Miller
Barbara Heffington apartment of Arkansas Heritage
The development and original publication of this handbook, as
well as this revision, have been supported in whole with ESEA,
Chapter 2 funds administered by the U.S. Department of
Education. However, the opuuons expressed herein do not
necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Arkansas Depart-
of Education, and no
ment of Education or the U.S. Department
official endorsements by the U.S. Department of Education should
be inferred. In-kind support has been provided by the Department
of Arkansas Heritage, Arkansas Sesquicentennial Education Task
Force and the Arkansas Department of Education.
The Arkansas Department of Education only gives its consent for
this material to be copied and/or reproduced in any manner for
educational purposes. This material may not be reproduced in any
form or fashion for profit.
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CONTENTS
33
State
page 2
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
State Agencies
33
Historical & Genealogical
4
FOREWORD
37
Societies
38
Colleges & Universities
CHAPTER 1
MUSEUMS, PARKS & HISTORIC SITES
5
39
Educational Cooperatives
Arkansas Museums
7
Associations, Organizations
& Competitions
41
National Parks, Wildlife Refuges,
12
Forests
42
Local
State Parks
13
Historical & Genealogical
42
Societies
CHAPTER 2
Government Offices
47
17
LIBRARIES & ARCHIVES
48
Civic Organizations
State
19
21
Local
Chapter 4
49
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Chapter 3
51
Books
25
OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
56
Sources of Instructional Materials
27
Federal
57
Sources of Audiovisual Materials
Corps of Engineers
27
Periodicals & Newspapers
58
28
Cooperative Extension Offices
32
Federal Officials
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FOREWORD
students and the community at large.
BACKGROUND
In the spring of 1988, the State Board of Education
passed new regulations calling for the systematic
PURPOSE
study of Arkansas in grades K-12. Course content
Tne purpose of the Handbook is to provide basic
guides for grades 4-8 were sent to schools in the fall
information about a variety of historical resources in
of 1990 delineating how Arkansas history/studies is
such a way that it will remain useful for as long as
In addition, the
to be addressed in those grades.
possible, and in a format that is well-organized and
introductory pages of the guides contain suggestions
for what might happen in grades K-3 to meet the
easy to use.
requirement that units of study be taught there. The
most radical change is evident at grade eight where
a full semester of Arkansas history is now mandatory.
OVERVIEW
The 1992 Minimum Performance Test (MPT) at
For your convenience, this guide is divided into four
grade eight will contain the first questions on Ar-
chaptersMuseums, Parks and Historic Sites, Li-
kansas history.
braries and Archives, Other Sources of Information
and Bibliography. The first chapter is useful to those
seeking specific information, those wishing techni-
cal assistance and those who wish to plan on-site
RATIONALE
visits. Chapter 2 will be helpful in finding general
Because of these new requirements, teachers and
and specific information for research and lesson
media specialists, especially at the junior high or
planning. The third chapter includes lists of ad-
middle school level, are scrambling to find materials
dresses for numerous federal, state and local organi-
to use to develop units of study and/or activities on
zations that might be reservoirs of information and
Arkansas history. Although there is a plethora of
sources of guest speakers. The bibliography provides
material, it is very time consuming to search for .t.
a reference for librarians and teachers seeking mate-
Therefore, a resource that will serve as a reference
rials for personal or student enrichment.
Both
guide seemed appropriate. Such was developed in
primary and secondary sources are listed. The list
1986-87 under a grant from ECIA Chapter 2, en-
should be of use to both the novice and the veteran
titled A Handbook for Teachers of Arkansas Studies.
Arkansas history teacher.
The supply, however, is depleted. In the spring of
We hope the Handbook for Teachers of Arkansas
1991, funds were sought to up-date, reprint and
Studies will become a permanent and valuable part of
distribute that guide to junior highs and middle
As a guide, it is not
your reference collection.
schools with the target audience being me iia spe-
inclusive, but we hope that we have provided com-
cial ists, I ibrarians and teachers preparing for the new
prehensive information about the state's historical
requirement at eighth grade. We hope this guide
finding
resources and have pointed the way toward
will encourage and further the understanding and
appreciation of Arkansas history among teachers,
more.
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Chapter 1
MUSEUMS, PARKS
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8.
ARKANSAS MUSEUMS
P.O. Box 550
Mountain View, AR 72560
This list includes current museums in Arkansas. They
JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL
9.
may vary in educational value and policies. The list is
MUSEUM
those museums which offer
divided into three parts:
Barraque & Main Streets
educational packets and instructional materials, other
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
museums and art centers. Note: Since the content of the
10. ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM
educational packets and instructional materials changes from
time to time, please contact the museum in which you are
322 S. Second Sr.
interested fora current listing of policies and materials.
Rogers, AR 72756
11. GRANT COUNTY MUSEUM
409 W. Center
A. MUSEUMS WHICH OFFER
Sheridan, AR 72150
EDUCATIONAL PACKETS
AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS,
12. ARKANSAS OIL AND BRINE MUSEUM
AS WELL AS TOURS
3853 Smackover Hwy.
Smackover, AR 71762
Note: Museums are listed alphabetically by city.
13. SHILOH MUSEUM
118 W. Johnson Ave.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MUSEUM
I.
Springdale, AR 72764
Museum Bldg. g-202
Fayetteville, AR 72701
14. ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
MUSEUM
OLD FORT SMITH MUSEUM
2.
P.O. Box 490
320 Rogers Ave.
State University, AR 72467
Fort Smith, AR 72901
15. STUTTGART AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM
ARKANSAS POST COUNTY MUSEUM
3.
921 E. Fourth St.
512 Main St.
Stuttgart, AR 72160
Gillett, AR 72055
ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
4.
AND HISTORY
MacArthur Park
Little Rock, AR 72202
ARKANSAS TERRITORIAL
5.
RESTORATION
Third and Scott Streets
Little Rock, AR 72201
OLD STATE HOUSE
6.
300 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
MID-AMERICA CENTER MUSEUM
7.
400 Mid-America Blvd.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
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16. GREATHOUSE HOME
B. OTHER MUSEUMS
P.O. Box 731
Conway, AR 72032
WILL REED FARMHOUSE
1.
Alleene, AR 71820
17. SEVIER CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MUSEUM
HENDERSON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM
2.
P.O. Box 2_18
P.O. Box 7657
DeQueen, AR 71832
Henderson: State University
Arkadelphia, AR 72923
18. LOG CABIN MUSEUM
Rt. 1, Box 4
BALD KNOB CENTENNIAL MUSEUM
3.
Des Arc, AR 72042
Market and Elm Streets
Bald Knob, AR 72010
19. PRAIRIE COUNTY MUSEUM
P.O. Box 543
ARKANSAS COLLEGE MUSEUM
4.
Des Arc, AR 72042
Batesville, AR 72501
20. DESHA COUNTY MUSEUM
BAUXITE MUSEUM
5.
P.O. Box 141
P.O. Box 242
Dumas, AR 71639
Bauxite, AR 72011
21. CRITTENDEN COUNTY MUSEUM
MISSOURI AND ARKANSAS RAILROAD
6.
P.O. BOX 644
P.O. Box 65
Earle, AR 72331
Beaver, AR 72613
22. RUBYE AND HENRY CONNERLY
BELLA VISTA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
7.
MUSEUM
491 Bella Vista Way
143 Duncan St.
Bella Vista, AR 72712
Eudora, AR 71640
GANN MUSEUM
8.
23. BIBLE MUSEUM
218 S. Market
P.O. Box 471
Benton, AR 72015
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
WAL-MART VISITORS CENTER
9.
24. CARRY A. NATION HOME
105 N. Main
35 Steel Sr.
Bentonville, AR 72712
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
10. CARROLL COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER
25. CASTLE AND MUSEUM
P.O. Box 249
AT INSPIRATION POINT
Berryville, AR 72616
Rt. 2, Box 375
11. SAUNDERS MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
113-115 Madison St.
26. EUREKA SPRINGS HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Berryville, AR 72616
95 S. Main St.
12. MCCOLLUM-CHIDESTER HOUSE
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
926 Washington St., N.W.
27. GAY NINETIES BUTTON AND DOLL
Camden, AR 71701
MUSEUM
13. CANE HILL MUSEUM COMM11 1 k.E
Rt. 4, Box 420
P.O. Box 41
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Cane Hill, AR 72717
28. GEUTHER DOLL MUSEUM
14. ARKANSAS INDIAN CULTURAL CENTER
118 N. Main St.
P.O. Box 8
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Cherokee Village, AR 72525
29. HAMMOND MUSEUM OF BELLS
15. HALLS OF HISTORY
P.O. Box 269
P.O. Box 64
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Choctaw, AR 72028
30. MILES MUSICAL MUSEUM
P.O. Box 488
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
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