There are four historic areas to choose from each with a different theme. Many teachers use the resources of the Colorado History Museum. Sheryl Bowen at Ken Caryl MS, Ann Jones at North Arvada MS, and Cynthia Stout at Instructional Services serve on the Museum s Teachers Advisory Board. Grade 8 Westward Movement and Issues in 20 th Century Colorado . Students know and understand the chronological organization of history and are able to group people and events into major eras to identify and explain historical relationships.
Students know how to use various processes and resources of historical inquiry.
Students understand the nature of societies, that societies are diverse and have changed over time. Students know that religious and philosophical ideas have been powerful forces throughout history. Will Tell Group guided primary source research using a wide variety of documents and objects History Outdoors Georgetown and the Lebanon Mine Explore Denver Explore Denver Lower Downtown Civic Center Historic District Capitol Hill Auraria and Ninth Street Park Under the Stars an overnight adventure at the Colorado History Museum. Special arrangements must be made for middle school children. Special tours of the Governor s Mansion can also be arranged through the museum.