Teacher Resources
Educator’s Guide
On these pages, you can check out all the ways we can partner together, from guided tours to big events. At the Cowboy, we don’t merely talk about history, we “DO” history through cooperative, thought provoking and interactive experiences.
STEM/STEAM Curriculum for Elementary Students
At The Cowboy, we know the work of the cowboy – and life in the American West – is rooted in science, technology, engineering, art and math. From the physics of bronc busting and bull riding to the ingenuity of Indigenous engineering and trail technology, Western history offers a memorable way to bring STEM and STEAM concepts to life.
Professional Development
The Museum invites districts, schools and teachers to enjoy a partnership in education by providing interactive and engaging training sessions led by experienced educators and curriculum leaders. Contact us to schedule our free in-services, offered on-site or via remote learning. (Appropriate for Grades 3-12.)
- Seeing is Believing, Investigations of Imagery, Art, and Artifacts
- Exploring Inquiry: The 5-E Lesson Design Model
- Leaning Into Literacy: Strategies that Work with Primary Sources
Dickinson Research Center
The Dickinson Research Center (DRC) is a specialized library and archive dedicated to preserving and providing access to an extensive collection of materials related to the American West. It includes significant documents, books, periodicals, films, photograph, oral histories and more. The DRC offers public access to its collections, as well as assistance in academic research, to engage and inform guests about the significance of the American West in national and global contexts.
Digital Discovery
This dynamic collection of video content is built upon the Museum’s art, artifacts and exhibitions. Each piece of content is crafted to complement and enhance your educational objectives, making history resonate with today’s tech-savvy learners. With Digital Discovery, you’re connecting students to the experts and history makers that define Western heritage!
Traveling Trunks
Whether setting the stage for a Museum visit or enhancing your curriculum, Traveling Trunks are the perfect resource. They include artifacts, tools, clothing, images of artwork from the Museum’s collection, primary source activities, assessment suggestions, and story books to share with students. Best of all? They’re yours to borrow – free of charge! Simply pick them up and return them when you’re done. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring history to life in your classroom!
Cowboy Code
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