1. Community Resource for Social Studies Amanda Hnat

2. Largest history museum in Pennsylvania Located at 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Admission: $10 Adults $5 Children and Students FREE for teachers during school year with school ID Includes: Western PA history Western PA sports museum Library and archives

3. 8.2.4.B: Locate historical documents, artifacts, and places critical to Pennsylvania history. Great place for fourth graders learning about Pennsylvania history Students learn about important events that occurred in Western Pennsylvania Students have access to archives of documents from the past 250 years

4. Highlights historical events with connections to Western Pennsylvania Journey of Lewis and Clark British, French, and Indian War 1754-1763

5. Emphasizes impact of women and minorities Features accomplishments and contributions of women and minorities Throughout the exhibits, stories are told from these points of view

6. Showcases Pittsburgh innovations Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation Take a walk through the past 250 years of Pittsburgh area history and view its contributions to society Glass: Shattering Notions Highlights Pittsburgh’s role in glass production Heinz 57 An interactive exhibit detailing the history of the Heinz Company

7. Encourages physical activity with Small Steps program Take the stairs to each of the six floors Learn about history as you walk up the stairs Get a stamp on your card at each floor Take card with all six stamps to gift shop and get a prize!

8. Plan a field trip Themed tours Immigration and Migration Transportation and Industry African American Experiences Cultural Geography History Highlights Self-guided tours Tours a la carte http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/secondary.aspx?id=2 54 http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/secondary.aspx?id=2 54

9. Schedule classes for your students Critiquing Collections Glass: Shattering Notions Historical Methods Pittsburgh Immigrants http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/secondary.aspx?id=257 Opportunities for early childhood education Pittsburgh A, B, Cs Moving about Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Plays What’s a Museum http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/secondary.aspx?id=320

10. Curriculum materials Clash of Empires Redux: The British, French and Indian War http://www.worldsinmotion.org/ Library and archives Research photos, books, pamphlets, maps, periodicals, etc. http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/libraryArchives.aspx Heinz Center website http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/historyCenter.aspx http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/historyCenter.aspx