Hands-On History: Bringing History Alive with Historical Artifacts
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Transform your library into a vibrant hub of historical exploration! In this webinar, discover how to create and implement a Historical Artifact Footlocker program that captivates students and deepens their understanding of the past. Learn how curated artifacts can spark curiosity, foster critical thinking, and support historical inquiry through visual storytelling. This session will offer practical strategies to bring history to life and turn your space into a dynamic learning environment.
n this free 60-minute webinar, participants will hear from school librarians at Stone Bridge High School (VA), winner of ALA’s
2025 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award for Exemplary Humanities Programming
, as they discuss their winning program and share tips for school library professionals interested in developing a similar program.
By the end of this webinar, participants will learn how to:
- Design and curate your own artifact footlockers from different time periods that align with your social studies curricula
- Identify strategies for selecting, obtaining, and presenting artifacts to support historical inquiry and historical thinking skills
- Develop lesson plans to transform library spaces into interactive learning environments that promote curiosity and deeper understanding of history