History Sleuths Elementary-age children are invited to investigate clues and discover the past in this entertaining series emphasizing critical thinking, research skills and the processes of history. Teachers may select one program or a series of programs from the list, below. This program, designed for grades kindergarten through second, explores the differences between the lives of early Ohio settlers and Ohioans today through the use of music and puppets.
Programs are adaptable for fourth through twelfth grades.
Prehistoric Indian cultures are examined through the use of the Ohio Historical Society's vast resources, including its prehistoric mounds and sites, exhibits and artifacts. Teachers may select one program or several from the series of programs listed below. A global perspective on the prehistoric past is the emphasis of this special connection to the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Students will interact with Smithsonian staff and archaeologists as they explore artifacts and sites from around the world. This innovative program series, designed especially for elementary-age children, showcases people and events from Ohio's past presented in a news show format.