HISTORY 300 A World of Difference
Students explore objects from the Peabody Institute’s collection in order to increase their awareness of Native American diversity - prior to European arrival - by investigating how the influence of environments is reflected in the life ways and material culture of different tribes. This program is also available as an online lesson.
Identity By Design
Students will explore objects from the Peabody Institute’s collection to understand Plains peoples’ long standing close connection to their surroundings and natural resources. Through the lens of one aspect of life – clothing – the impact that Westward Expansion had on tribes will be more clearly defined.
The Twines That Bind Us Students examine a single object – a ball of string – to understand the lasting effect of vulnerability that the Great Depression left on those who lived through the turmoil and uncertainty, regardless of race, class, etc. This program is also available as an online lesson.
Course Catalog
14 Course Catalog 2019-2020 2021-2022
