{"id":1272,"date":"2022-11-10T20:30:18","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T20:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.okmuseums.org\/?page_id=1272"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:14:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T14:14:04","slug":"teacher-and-virtual-education-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.okmuseums.org\/teacher-and-virtual-education-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Teacher and Virtual Education Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1272\" class=\"elementor elementor-1272\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-563f7ba4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"563f7ba4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1cd334b0\" data-id=\"1cd334b0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f3df6f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f3df6f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-6e25183 ); font-family: inherit; font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Teacher and Education Resources<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h6>Remember to look for an education section on the following museum and related organization websites.\u00a0<br \/>You can find the entire list of Oklahoma museums\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.okmuseums.org\/museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0and look below for teacher and educational resources, many of which are free.<\/h6>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.okhistory.org\/historycenter\/transportation-grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Transportation Grant Program<\/a><br \/>The purpose of this program is to increase the accessibility of external learning opportunities for Oklahoma students so that they may form connections on subjects intrinsic to our state\u2019s history. Funding for this program was appropriated to the Oklahoma Historical Society through Senate Bill 1081 in 2021 for the purpose of providing schools with grants to facilitate access to Black history and civil rights education outside of the classroom. This program will provide funding for kindergarten through 12th grade classes to visit specific institutions in Tulsa or Oklahoma City. Locations include the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa, Greenwood Rising in Tulsa, the Oklahoma City National Memorial &amp; Museum in Oklahoma City, the Freedom Center &amp; Clara Luper Civil Rights Center (upon completion of renovations and construction) in Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/108contemporary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">108 Contemporary<\/a><br \/>108 Contemporary Craft Kits are available online and provide a fun lesson plan for educators with information about the artists and craft processes along with instructions. Craft Kits are a great resource for today&#8217;s need for online instruction! With more than 30 kits to choose from, you are sure to find something to fit your educational needs. <a href=\"https:\/\/108contemporary.org\/programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>.\u00a0108 Contemporary is located in Tulsa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/americanbanjomuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Banjo Museum<\/a><br \/>Experience a world-class museum dedicated to honoring the rich history, vibrant spirit and unlimited future of the banjo.\u00a0The museum contains the largest collection in the world of banjos on public display. Galleries include banjos from mid-19th century to modern day, covering jazz, classical, bluegrass, folk and world music. In addition to videos, and banjos owned by celebrities; visitors also can &#8216;learn to pick&#8217; in our Learning Lounge!<a href=\"https:\/\/americanbanjomuseum.com\/student-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Click here for educational resources.<\/a>\u00a0American Banjo Museum is located in Oklahoma City.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arvest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arvest Bank<\/a><br \/>Check out out financial literacy tools and resources for kids and adults.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arvest.com\/education-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for educational resources.<\/a>\u00a0Arvest Bank has branches in several cities in Oklahoma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/csrhc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center<\/a><br \/>Live, interactive, online field trips, video resources, teaching tools, educational support, Cherokee Strip archival resources, family histories, genealogical support, access to Gateway historical archival resources.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/csrhc.org\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is located in Enid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onthechisholmtrail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chisholm Trail Heritage Center<\/a><br \/>The Chisholm Trail has left a permanent hoof print on the culture and heritage of western Oklahoma. Garis Gallery of the American West, experience theater and more interactive exhibits!\u00a0Year round educational programming for all grade levels. Oklahoma Academic Standard and STEAM based programs. Title I schools free admission. Travel reimbursements are available. Different sessions throughout year, so come once or come often.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctokmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chisholm Trail Museum, Inc.<\/a><br \/>Located along one of the greatest cattle trails in history, the Chisholm Trail Museum tells the story of innovation, industry, and commerce in Oklahoma through the years. To teach about Oklahoma&#8217;s innovations through the years, the Museum developed several educational trunks on topics such as &#8220;The Cattle Drives in Oklahoma&#8221; and &#8220;Fur Trappers &amp; Traders in Oklahoma&#8221; designed for use in the classroom. Each trunk covers State Social Studies Academic Standards for grades three through five. Please contact the Museum to schedule a trunk for your classroom today!\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctokmuseum.org\/education.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for educational resources<\/a>. The Chisholm Trail Museum is located in Kingfisher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.potawatomiheritage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center and Department of Education<\/a><br \/>The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center and Department of Education provide a number of services, including Potawatomi-focused curriculum, for educators.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.potawatomiheritage.com\/museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for educational resources.<\/a>\u00a0The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center is located in Shawnee.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverylab.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discovery Lab<\/a><br \/>Discovery Lab is an educational resource for Tulsa providing outreach museum classes to area schools and organizations, and as a field trip destination for hands-on learning experiences. Exhibits and programming encourage the development of executive function and process skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Educational content focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM).\u00a0Discovery Lab\u2019s mission is to inspire children, connect families, and build community through exploration, exhibits, programming, and play. Discovery Lab is located in Tulsa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondhistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edmond History Museum<\/a><br \/>The Edmond History Museum\u00a0 celebrates Edmond history through preservation and education. The museum features traveling, temporary, and permanent exhibits on Edmond and Oklahoma history.\u00a0\u00a0The museum offers field trips and curriculum kits for teachers and students. We currently have two curriculum kits: one on the Land Run and one about Native American heritage. Curriculum kits are available free of charge. Field trips can be custom designed based on a teacher&#8217;s need.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondhistory.org\/for-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. The Edmond History Museum\u00a0 is located in Edmond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wdokhistory.org\/aboutfjlcm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Judicial Learning Center and Museum<\/a><br \/>A key aspect of the Historical Society of the US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma is the Federal Judicial Learning Center and Museum. The Judicial Learning Center preserves and presents the history of the Court and offers civics education through exhibits and mock trials to students third through twelfth grade.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wdokhistory.org\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for educational resources.<\/a>\u00a0The Federal Judicial Learning Center and Museum is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kansascityfed.org\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Oklahoma City Branch<\/a><br \/>Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City-one of 12 regional Banks that make up our nation&#8217;s central bank.\u00a0 The OKC Branch serves Oklahoma in research, bank examination and public outreach. The Kansas City Fed offers free economic and personal finance resources for educators and students. We believe individuals of all ages who understand how the economy functions and know what tools are available make better financial decisions. Filter your lesson needs by Audience, Grade Level, Key Concepts or Formats.\u00a0And finally, the Oklahoma Social Studies Standards have been paired up with our Fed lessons so it\u2019s now an easy click to the lesson that matches the outcome you\u2019re teaching. Visit the Education in Oklahoma tab on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascityfed.org\/oklahomacity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Branch Page<\/a>. For more information or assistance, contact Leslie Baker at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:leslie.baker@kc.frb.org\">leslie.baker@kc.frb.org<\/a>. Watch video\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=csPWzRmOKOk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/famok.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Americans Museum<\/a><br \/>First Americans Museum seeks to share the stories and histories of the 39 tribes in Oklahoma. We have a wide-range of school programming that will be offered in the Fall, including new programmatic school visits for JOM\/Title VI\/Indian Education programs, which will allow students to cultural connect with their tribes and explore Traditional Ecological Knowledge through a host of activities. Additionally, we offer teacher professional development and special FAM membership for certified teaching staff. Share the Mission of the First Americans Museum; promote awareness and educate the unique cultures, diversity, history, contributions, and resilience of the First American Nations in Oklahoma today.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/famok.org\/teachers-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for educational resources<\/a>. First Americans Museums in located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ou.edu\/fjjma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art<\/a><br \/>The University of Oklahoma\u2019s Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is one of the finest university art museums in the United States. Strengths of the more than 20,000 object permanent collection (including the approx. 3,300-object Eugene B. Adkins Collection and the more than 4,500-object James T. Bialac Native American Art Collection) are the Weitzenhoffer Collection of French Impressionism, 20th century American painting and sculpture, traditional and contemporary Native American art, art of the Southwest, ceramics, photography, contemporary art, Asian art and graphics from the 16th century to the present. Temporary exhibitions are mounted throughout the year that explore the art of various periods and cultures.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ou.edu\/fjjma\/learn---engage\/Programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for educational resources.<\/a>\u00a0The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is located in Norman.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tommyfranksmuseum.org\/mobile-classroom--road-show.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum<\/a><br \/>Traveling Mobile Classroom\/Road Show, online virtual video field trips, world class Four Star Leadership program opportunity for students, generous scholarships, and student networking opportunities.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tommyfranksmuseum.org\/education--outreach.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is located in Hobart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenwoodculturalcenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greenwood Cultural Center<\/a><br \/>A tour of historic Greenwood begins at the Greenwood Cultural Center.\u00a0 GCC serves to preserve African American heritage and promotes positive images of the African American community by providing educational and cultural experiences, encouraging cultural exchanges, and facilitating cultural tourism.\u00a0 GCC is committed to promoting the history of Black Wall Street and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.\u00a0 One of the ways the center does that is through an impressive collection of historic photos from before, during and after the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre that gives visitors a taste of Greenwood&#8217;s unique history. The photographic exhibit, \u201cA Century of African American Experience, Greenwood: Ruins, Resilience and Renaissance\u201d features photographs and narrative that document Greenwood\u2019s history prior to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre through the renaissance that began several years following the massacre. GCC also maintains the Sam &amp; Lucy House, also known as the Mabel B. Little Heritage House and the 1921 Black Wall Street Memorial. The Greenwood Cultural Center is located in Tulsa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.harnhomestead.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harn Homestead Museum<\/a><br \/>In the Oklahoma State Capitol Park, on land that, before the Civil War, had been awarded by treaty to the Creek and Seminole Nations lies The Harn Homestead Museum.\u00a0Within the Harn Homestead Museum and homestead site, students learn how people lived and survived on this farm 125 years ago. In addition, they learn the complex story of how Oklahoma evolved from U.S. Indian Territory into the State of Oklahoma today, where 40 Sovereign Native American Nations live within its borders.\u00a0Because the Harn Homestead Museum has ten acres of park-land, we have adjusted our programming so that it takes place outdoors. This adjustment allows for safe social distancing between staff and students. The students will continue to have an interactive experience with such activities as Rope Making, Herb Gardening, and doing the laundry with an old-fashioned washboard.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harnhomestead.com\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. Watch video\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/CxVP4Ro_xcI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0Harn Homestead Museum is located in Oklahoma City.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nationalcowboymuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum<\/a><br \/>The National Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum is America\u2019s premier institution of Western history, art and culture.\u00a0The museum offers many educational field trip opportunities. Programs are based on grade level and offer students the chance to explore various images and artifacts unique to the American West. Professional development opportunities for educators are offered throughout the year.\u00a0The National Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum offers educational online study units for teachers and schools unable to complete a field trip to the Museum. More resources will be available in the coming weeks. Traveling Trunks provide resources that focus on the American cowboy and Native American culture. Teachers can tailor their program to accommodate any grade level. Items in the Trunks include artifacts, tools, clothing, images of artwork from the Museum&#8217;s collection, primary source activities, assessment suggestions, and story books to share with students. Utilize the Trunks to help provide students a glimpse of their upcoming Museum visit, supplement campus based activities, or enrich content sections by adding hands-on materials and lessons to your classroom. The Traveling Trunks are free of charge to pick up or drop off.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcowboymuseum.org\/school-childrens-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. The National Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/teachers\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Park Service<\/a><br \/>The National Park Service provides a variety of educational resources for teachers and students. These resources tie in with national Common Core standards, which can easily be adapted to Oklahoma state standards. From virtual visits, to ranger talks, to traveling trunks, the National Park Service in Oklahoma can provide a unique learning environment that is interactive and fun! National Park Service office is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/okaplus.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute<\/a><br \/>Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute at UCO has a vision to create schools that work for everyone, particularly through arts integration. We are dedicated to igniting imagination, creativity, and innovation in students, teachers, and schools. The A+ Essentials provide the framework for all of our work as we help schools and educators create learning environments that make sense for the children they serve. Known for our public\/private partner model we are sought-out as a collaborator in state, national and international initiatives to help communities prepare the children they love to be successful in their adult world. Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute is located in Edmond.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/okageweb.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Alliance for Geographic Education<\/a><br \/>The Oklahoma Alliance for Geographic Education (OKAGE), headquartered at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, is a professional organization for all educators in Oklahoma. OKAGE provides a year-round schedule of professional development events and academies for in-service and pre-service teachers, curriculum coordinators, and informal educators of all grade levels and backgrounds. These include workshops, summer institutes, and field studies that provide curriculum, materials, and experiential learning opportunities.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/okageweb.org\/?preview=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for educational resources.<\/a>\u00a0OKAGE is located in Norman.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/arts.ok.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Arts Council<\/a><br \/>The Oklahoma Arts Council is a state agency offering grants, programs, and services that expand meaningful access to the arts for all Oklahomans. The Oklahoma Arts Council offers grants to eligible schools to support hands-on arts education programs supporting ongoing arts learning in school and during out-of-school time. Current school grants include support for classroom supply costs, artists in residence, and professional development for arts teachers. We also offer free curriculum resources for arts education, as well as other programs and services that support arts learning across the state.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/arts.ok.gov\/Arts_in_Schools\/Arts_in_Schools_How_we_can_Help.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. Oklahoma Arts Council is located in Oklahoma City.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okcmoa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma City Museum of Art<\/a><br \/>The OKCMOA is one of the leading arts institutions in the region. The Museum presents a dynamic range of exhibitions organized from prestigious museums and collections throughout the world.\u00a0OKCMOA has launched a new FREE Virtual Field Trip program that allows teachers and students to experience the galleries of the Museum from the comfort of their classrooms! The Museum will also resume in-person school tours, while offering free student admission and bus\/substitute reimbursement.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.okcmoa.com\/virtual-field-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/memorialmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma City National Memorial &amp; Museum<\/a><br \/>The Oklahoma City National Memorial &amp; Museum honors those who were killed on April 19, 1995, and teaches about hope and resilience in the face of tragedy. The Oklahoma City National Memorial &amp; Museum provides a variety of educational resources to teach civic principles using the lessons learned from the Oklahoma City bombing.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/memorialmuseum.com\/educators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. Oklahoma City National Memorial &amp; Museum is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.okcthunder.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a><br \/>The Oklahoma City Thunder offers Devon Thunder Explorers, Thunder Regional Spelling Bee, Black Heritage Creative Contest, Math Hoops and the Rolling Thunder Book Bus.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/thunder\/community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for educational resources<\/a>. Oklahoma City Thunder serves the entire state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okczoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oklahoma City Zoo<\/a><br \/>Adventures of all ages can enjoy exciting activities at the OKC Zoo. We continually strive to support species at risk and connect people to wildlife and wild places.\u00a0The OKC Zoo offers many exciting programs both on grounds and off grounds all around the state! We have a special collection of education animal ambassadors that enhance our programs. These animals have been specifically selected as education program ambassadors because of the relevance to our Zoo programs and their comfort with audiences. You can request animals, but there are no guarantees, as animals may not be available or may not relate to the program(s) chosen.\u00a0Zoo outreach programs help students develop awareness and appreciation for the natural world. By seeing and touching real animals, students make connections which foster commitments to environmental protection. Qualified zoo educators present these programs in your classroom to your students. Pre-k through 1st grade classes are all 30 minutes while 2nd grade and up are 45 minutes.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.okczoo.org\/school-experiences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for educational resources<\/a>.\u00a0Oklahoma City Zoo is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oklahomacontemporary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center<\/a><br \/>Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center encourages artistic expression in all its forms through education, exhibitions, and performance. Visit our website for more information and to schedule a tour.\u00a0Teacher professional development workshops, open houses connected to interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, intersections of art and technology, design-thinking and writing inspired by contemporary art.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oklahomacontemporary.org\/learn\/educator-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/okche.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Council for History Education<\/a><br \/>The Oklahoma Council for History Education is dedicated to the scholarly teaching of history and developing the creative and critical skills that today&#8217;s students require for tomorrow&#8217;s success.\u00a0OKCHE membership is tax deductible and includes a discounted rate to the National Council for History Education (NCHE) and OKCHE conferences, NCHE and OKCHE Newsletter, discounted rates to museums and historic sites and much more!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.okche.org\/?preview=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. The Oklahoma Council for History Education is located in Edmond.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/libraries.ok.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Department of Libraries<\/a><br \/>The Oklahoma Department of Libraries is the official state library of Oklahoma, serving the information and records management needs of state government, coordinating library technology, and offering specialized information resources.\u00a0The State Archives at the Oklahoma Department of Libraries maintains some of the permanent records of Oklahoma state government. Our records span the territorial days through the present, and include Governors Papers, official bill files, Oklahoma Supreme Court Cases, annual reports, minutes, and publications.The Oklahoma Department of Libraries provides statewide access to educational databases for students, teachers, and adults at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/digitalprairieok.net\/discover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/digitalprairieok.net\/discover\/.<\/a>\u00a0The agency also provides access to unique digital collections, including state government publications, photographs, books, and other primary sources found in libraries across the state at Oklahoma Digital Prairie,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/digitalprairieok.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/digitalprairieok.net\/<\/a>\u00a0Oklahoma Department of Libraries is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oerb.com\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB)<\/a><br \/>The OERB is funded through a voluntary one-tenth of one percent assessment on oil and natural gas production to help educate Oklahomans about the importance of the petroleum industry.\u00a0We provide educators with free K-12 curricula aligned to state standards and all of training and classroom room materials needed to teach it.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oerbhomeroom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for educational resources<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okgreenschools.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Green Schools Program<\/a><br \/>Our mission is to educate and empower Oklahoma students and teachers to make a difference in their schools and communities through an increased understanding of environmental issues.\u00a0The Oklahoma Green Schools program utilizes Project Learning Tree (PLT) School Investigations which are student-led and can be conducted for the following topics: Energy, Water, Waste &amp; Recycling, Environmental Quality and School Site. Free environmental education materials are available, as well as assistance with Student Action Projects.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.okgreenschools.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>.\u00a0 Oklahoma Green Schools is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/oklahomahof.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum<\/a><br \/>Through each of its programs, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame preservers Oklahoma\u2019s unique history and honors our state\u2019s rich tradition by telling Oklahoma\u2019s story through its people.\u00a0The Oklahoma Hall of Fame also supports education in a variety of ways, including offering tuition grants and cash scholarships to Oklahoma high school students and hosting Free Field Trips for students from across the state.\u00a0Programs are designed by educators to meet Oklahoma Academic Standards, and pre and post visit materials are provided for educators. Visit oklahomahof.com to learn more about our available programs!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oklahomahof.com\/teacher-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for educational resources<\/a>. Watch video\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kgB2Ds8ETjs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.okhistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma History Center<\/a><br \/>The Oklahoma History Center\u2019s mission is to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. We are dedicated to supporting home educators with high-quality primary sources, hands-on objects, and lesson plans. We offer a number of programs to help your students connect with history in a memorable way. You can check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.okhistory.org\/historycenter\/trunks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">educational trunks<\/a>\u00a0on a large number of topics for free. These \u201cexhibits in a box\u201d are a unique and interesting way to make history come alive in your lessons. We include curriculum guides that include timelines, articles, and activities to use but you can also pick and choose what you use from the trunks so they are very versatile. If you are looking for more Oklahoma history to use in your classroom, head over to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.okhistory.org\/learn\/e-exhibits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cLearn\u201d<\/a>\u00a0section on our website,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/protect-us.mimecast.com\/s\/W_XKCpYPE5iGlDK1FDUZXg?domain=okhistory.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">okhistory.org<\/a>. You will find numerous articles to share with your students along with activities designed for meaningful learning. While on the website, you can register for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.okhistory.org\/historycenter\/livinghistory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">living history presentation<\/a>\u00a0or bring your students on a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.okhistory.org\/historycenter\/fieldtrips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">field trip to the museum<\/a>. If you bring more than ten people and you register online at least two weeks prior to your visit, the INASMUCH Foundation will cover your admission fee!\u00a0 Oklahoma History Center is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okmuseums.org\/oklahoma-museums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Museums Association<\/a><br \/>OMA assists Oklahoma&#8217;s 500 museums with their efforts to educate, inform and entertain.\u00a0OMA is a one stop shop where teachers can learn about all Oklahoma museums and what they have to offer. Teachers can view the list of Oklahoma museums, explore many virtual programs that museums are offering and view of list of educational resources being offered by Oklahoma museums.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.okmuseums.org\/oklahoma-museums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for a list of Oklahoma museums.\u00a0Oklahoma Museums Association is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Railway Museum<\/a><br \/>Bring the Oklahoma Railway Museum into your classroom. Our Traveling Trunk is filled with railroad-related items for use by your students. The Trunk includes real artifacts like a railroad lantern, signaling flags, a telegraph key, historic telegrams and diner menus, conductor&#8217;s and engineer&#8217;s caps, a brakeman&#8217;s club, and pieces of coal. The trunk is available to teachers for a refundable deposit of $25. Contact us at 405.424.8222 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@oklahomarailwaymuseum.org\">info@oklahomarailwaymuseum.org<\/a>\u00a0to reserve. Activities are suitable for grades Pre-K to 6\u00a0grade. Additionally, we have education materials that include books, puzzles, coloring sheets, safety signs, model train cars, and a plastic railroad set. Teacher resources include vocabulary lists, maps, information on railroad history, and a number of lesson plans. Teachers can use the materials in any suitable manner or in conjunction with lesson plans.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. Oklahoma Railway Museum 9-5 Thursday-Saturday. Trains operate first and third Saturdays, April-August. Special trains Easter, Halloween and Polar Express. Group tours, birthday parties and educational resources.\u00a0The Oklahoma Railway Museum is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/library.okstate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma State University Library<\/a><br \/>The OSU Library has a wide range of pre-packaged resources for K-12 teachers and students, and this year we are highlighting offerings from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Gj198dHAMTv6rirYdTyOVlRkVG1555xk\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Oral History Research Program<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/u\/0\/open?usp=forms_web&amp;id=1hjlw_PDAN-WpIoKX5EkjvZPjrwPReiHR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McCasland Maps and Spatial Data Office<\/a>, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wSYzIibXI7WG_IOhZ-DsNQP7JJhrOJSl\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Rex Cunningham Architecture Library<\/a>. Materials include lesson plans, classroom activities, videos, maps, interviews, and a selection of primary sources.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/library.okstate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. Oklahoma State University Library is located in Stillwater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.okterritorialmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Territorial Museum<\/a><br \/>We offer tours for all ages and scavenger hunts for school groups, home schools, day-cares, etc. We can host discussions or lectures on a wide range of topics dealing with Oklahoma Territorial and State history as well as topics relating to the museum field including, genealogy, preservation, etc.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.okterritorialmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. Oklahoma Territorial Museum is located in Guthrie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ovac-ok.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition<\/a><br \/>&#8220;24 Works on Paper&#8221; is the only traveling exhibition of artwork by living Oklahomans. Exactly 24 artists are featured. OVAC&#8217;s Education Guide provides discussion questions and activity prompts for K-12 students to engage with contemporary artwork being created right here in Oklahoma.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovac-ok.org\/educator-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rompoetry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry<\/a><br \/>The mission of the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry is to bring poetry and people together, to encourage wordplay and literacy and to provide a space where everyone can have an experience of poetry. The Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry is located in Locust Grove.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/samnoblemuseum.ou.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sam Noble Museum<\/a><br \/>Dubbed the &#8220;Dinosaur Museum&#8221; by the locals, we&#8217;re the state natural history museum of Oklahoma, located on the OU campus!\u00a0The Sam Noble Museum is your first-stop resource for natural history and science! Bring natural history into your classroom by planning a field trip with our grade-specific Gallery Guides, checking out a discovery kit, or take distance learning to the next level with the online platform, Sam Noble Home.\u00a0Online resources including online activities, experiments, virtual educational experiences, and downloadable &#8220;Discovery Kits&#8221;.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/samnoblemuseum.ou.edu\/education-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. Watch video\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC55PW-tEYOJLyuEg3_Wka6Q\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. Sam Noble Museum is located in Norman.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemuseumok.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Science Museum Oklahoma<\/a><br \/>With live demonstrations and planetarium shows, Science Museum Oklahoma is the state&#8217;s only hands-on science museum and one of the largest science museums in the nation! We are the state&#8217;s premier destination for family fun, houses more than eight acres of hands-on science experiences including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemuseumok.org\/smoathome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SMO@Home activity pages<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ScienceMuseumOk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SMO Facebook live demonstrations<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemuseumok.org\/field-trips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">field trips<\/a>, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemuseumok.org\/programs\/devon-thunder-explorers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Devon Thunder Explorers<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; a program that challenges students to think outside the box and develop problem-solving skills around questions that focus on STEM principals. Watch video\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QIKUsstFwTI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Science Museum Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shawneeculture.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shawnee Tribe Cultural Center<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/u\/0\/open?usp=forms_web&amp;id=1sUTId2jFPvRDiwT-7YTpW4c3TLRfnLPn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teacher&#8217;s Guide<\/a>\u00a0is available. <br \/>This pdf booklet outlines all of our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/u\/0\/open?usp=forms_web&amp;id=1vGqiyXue7CK-qXZ05lbCqUJ8pZ9RrMe_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mobile museum unit<\/a>s as well as our traveling education boxes and onsite tour availability. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawneeculture.org\/plan-a-visit\/educators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for educational resources<\/a>. Shawnee Tribe Cultural Center is located in Miami, Oklahoma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skeletonmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology<\/a><br \/>SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology celebrates vertebrate life by providing guests with an engaging adventure full of discovery, with the hopes that through education we will help cultivate an appreciation of the natural world and ultimately lead to conservation for the future. We have organized Teacher Pre-Visits for each of our educational classes that outline: Oklahoma Academic Standards each program adheres to, program descriptions, learning objectives, background information, vocabulary, and activities to do at SKELETONS to reinforce standards and learning objectives.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skeletonmuseum.com\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for educational resources.<\/a>\u00a0SKELETONS:\u00a0Museum of Osteology is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.museumofwomenpilots.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 99s Museum of Women Pilots<\/a><br \/>STEM orientated Traveling Trunks &amp; on-site Tours.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.museumofwomenpilots.org\/education.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. The 99s Museum of Women Pilots is located in Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usip.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Institute of Peace<\/a><br \/>Grounded in the U.S. Institute of Peace&#8217;s original mandate from Congress,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/u\/0\/open?usp=forms_web&amp;id=1RjXNrgE9ygLFfjQb6W7w8OUxZkiE4Ib0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Education<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/u\/0\/open?usp=forms_web&amp;id=1g2h10EnlYMWNGF7hXpwd22zV3jOELmhx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USIP<\/a>\u00a0serves the American people, providing free resources and initiatives for K-12 students and educators, as well as others interested in learning about and working for peace.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usip.org\/?preview=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. U.S. Institute of Peace is located in Washington, D.C.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.osagenation-nsn.gov\/k-12-lessons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wahzhazhe Cultural Center<\/a><br \/>The story of the Osage is a story of our people, but also a story of the land, of survival and spirituality, of family and community, and of America and the human experience.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osageculture.com\/culture\/education\/k-12-lessons?preview=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>.\u00a0Wahzhazhe Cultural Center is located in Pawhuska.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.willrogers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Will Rogers Memorial Museum<\/a><br \/>We offer 19<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0century demonstrations and activities with the Hands on Historians. Will Rogers themed traveling trunk with student handouts, teacher guides, activities, and more!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.willrogers.com\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. Will Rogers Memorial Museum is located in Claremore.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.woodringwallofhonor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park<\/a><br \/>Vietnam War teaching materials.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/woodringwallofhonor.com\/ml-becker-ed-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here\u00a0for educational resources<\/a>. Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park is located in Enid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h4>#MuseumsFromHome<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>#MuseumsFromHome\u00a0We know that visiting a museum in person is preferable and an awesome experience but not always possible so the following list of museums offer virtual experiences.\u00a0 Oklahoma museums have been creative in bringing their museums to the public through a variety of virtual programs and engagements.\u00a0 You can find the growing list of Oklahoma #MuseumsFromHome activities below.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>To add a museum to the list, please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@okmuseums.org\">info@okmuseums.org<\/a>\u00a0with the information.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museumofwomenpilots.org\/virtual-tour.htm?fbclid=IwAR2v7LGeBPDn8KlX5abZBnJNBCQNK9UjgyD_JVuqR7uwZamY871U6abuEi0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">99s Museum of Women Pilots<\/a><br \/>Take a virtual tour of women&#8217;s flying heritage that is filled with dynamic personalities who have charted the course to modern aviation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.factoryobscura.com\/events\/2020\/3\/20\/factory-obscura-presents-live-from-the-wonder-stage-ydpbb-tbf5t-adz3x-fcmzt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Factory Obscura<\/a><br \/>LIVE at Mix-Tape series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ou.edu\/fjjma\/learn---engage\/MuseumAtHome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art<\/a><br \/>Virtual Art Adventures, Creative Writing, Play Architect, Explore the Collections, and FJJMA App (with interactive maps, highlight tour and audio content).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tommyfranksmuseum.org\/gtflim-at-home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum<\/a><br \/>Video tours, museum trivia, word searches and crosswords, with more content being added soon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.normanmuseum.org\/virtualvisits.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moore-Lindsay Historic House Museum<\/a><br \/>Virtual Visit videos, coloring pages, 360 degree photos, and digital access to their image archive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/partner\/national-cowboy-western-heritage-museum?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum<\/a><br \/>Virtual museum tours and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nbcwigwam.art\/virtualtour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NBC Oklahoma Wigwam Gallery<\/a><br \/>Virtual tours of current and past exhibitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/memorialmuseum.com\/trunks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum<\/a><br \/>This new online resource is an exciting way to teach the Oklahoma City bombing and the remarkable community response to it. The 25th Anniversary Virtual Hope Trunk will help teach the\u00a0<em>Looking Back \u2014 Thinking Forward<\/em>\u00a0story of the Memorial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oklahomacontemporary.org\/new-light?sourceNumber=&amp;sourceNumber=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center<\/a><br \/>Explore our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oklahomacontemporary.org\/new-light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Light blog<\/a>\u00a0for #AtHomeArt projects, artist interviews, creative videos and essays, sneak peeks, films and so much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oklahomahof.com\/ohof-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oklahoma Hall of Fame &#8211; Gaylord-Pickens Museum<\/a><br \/>The OHOF @ Home page provides curated content that includes educational projects and fun activities that you can enjoy as a family! New themes are added weekly!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okhistory.org\/historycenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oklahoma History Center<\/a><br \/>Virtual Tour, Online Exhibits and Educational Resources for teachers, students and parents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.okhistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oklahoma Historical Society<\/a><br \/>Delve into Oklahoma history, discover collections, view film and video archives, trace your roots and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelok.com\/search\/state-park-360-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oklahoma State Parks<\/a><br \/>Virtual tours of Oklahoma state parks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/samnoblemuseum.ou.edu\/samnoblehome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sam Noble Museum<\/a><br \/>Includes STEM activities, educational videos and other programs to support learning and fun for the whole family. Teachers can also request a virtual visit from museum staff members to join their online classrooms to discuss topics such as paleontology, anthropology, animal adaptations and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciencemuseumok.org\/smoathome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Science Museum Oklahoma<\/a><br \/>Activities with things that are commonly available around your home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.matterport.com\/show\/?m=C2PMS1RT1WG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Will Rogers Memorial Museum<\/a><br \/>3D Children&#8217;s Museum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teacher and Education Resources \u00a0 Remember to look for an education section on the following museum and related organization websites.\u00a0You can find the entire list of Oklahoma museums\u00a0here\u00a0and look below for teacher and educational resources, many of which are free. #MuseumsFromHome #MuseumsFromHome\u00a0We know that visiting a museum in person is preferable and an awesome experience [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okmuseums.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1272"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okmuseums.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okmuseums.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okmuseums.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okmuseums.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1272"}],"version-history":[{"count":135,"href":"https:\/\/www.okmuseums.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1272\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7262,"href":"https:\/\/www.okmuseums.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1272\/revisions\/7262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okmuseums.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}