The Teaching History Her Way Podcast · CherylAnne Amendola
Spark Curiosity: Museums & Igniting Student Engagement with Leslie Hayes
May 13, 2024·40 min·3 clips
Leslie Hayes explains how growing up near the Smithsonian made her a museum nerd and changed her view of history.
As heard by us
Museum visits are framed as a way to practice historical thinking, not just a break from the unit.
Leslie Hayes and Sherrilyn Amendola make a strong case that museums are not just field-trip filler; they can help students practice historical thinking in a concrete way.
Why you'd press play
If you want museums to teach historical thinking, not just deliver content, start here.
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