Curriculum-Based Lessons

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Quest for Freedom

In this program, students examine and discuss Philadelphia’s pivotal role in the national story of the anti-slavery movement in the 18th and 19th centuries. Students consider a variety of artifacts from the time period and discuss their contemporary relevance. See the Quest for Freedom City History Lesson for more information on this acclaimed program. 75 minutes.    

School age / grade: Grades 5 and above
Price: $4 per child
Group size: Maximum number of students is 66

Where in the World is Philadelphia?

An interactive educational program on the largest map of Philadelphia ever created—the Experience Philadelphia! [link to Exhibitions] exhibit on the Philadelphia History Museum floor. Students learn directions, map symbols, coordinates, and scale by finding important city landmarks and their own neighborhoods. At the end of the program, each student receives an official Map Reader certificate. 60 minutes.

School age / grades: Grades 1-4
Price: Call 215.685.4836 or email for pricing
Group size: Maximum number is 33 students