Classroom Resources

Chapters in Arkansas History

Chapter by chapter, get your students excited about Arkansas history!  Chapters in Arkansas History is a series of educational materials produced by Historic Arkansas Museum especially for use by Arkansas teachers and students. Each chapter introduces a new subject. The chosen topic of a chapter is interpreted through historical fiction, short news features, illustrations, questions and answers and suggested activities. Teacher assessments and bibliographies are included.

Chapters is written to upper elementary and middle school students. Although the topics are prompted by programs offered at Historic Arkansas Museum, they stand alone and readers needn't take part in a museum program to benefit from the information.

Click below for a printable version of the following issues of Chapters in Arkansas History.

Arkansas Traveler Dialog (816 KB)

Arkansas Traveler Dialog Teacher Assessment (226 KB)

Fiddling & Frolicking (1438 KB)

Survey Your Own Backyard (220 KB)

The Canoe (477 KB)

The Canoe Teacher assessment (177 KB)

The Painting (298 KB)

The Painting Teacher Assessment (136 KB)

The Picture of the Arkansas Traveler (457 KB)

The Picture of the Arkansas Traveler Teacher Assessment (290 KB)

The Pottery Bowl (274 KB)

The Pottery Bowl Teacher Assessment (103 KB)

Loan Boxes

Our Loan Boxes are a free way for you bring hands-on Arkansas history to your classroom. Each box has a different theme and contains reproduction objects to touch, feel and use to better understand pioneer living and technology. Books and print materials expand on the topic. Combine loan boxes with visits to historic homes for more in-depth study.