Museum specialist talks to a group of educators about various levels of research and where to find more information on George Washington Carver. She also explains recordkeeping techniques involved in keeping and maintaining a museum collection; and techniques for caring for museum objects and exhibit materials. She also provides ideas for duplicating the museum experience in a classroom environment; and ideas for incorporating activities, objects, and displays in an exhibit to enhance student learning.
Museum education program or workshop. Part of ACM Education Department Programs Audiovisual Records 1967-2008. Undated.
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Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
How to Turn Your Classroom into a Museum: Research, Education, and Exhibit Displays, Record Group 09-007.7, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.