Heritage Education Resources

HistoryLink.org Guide To Washington State History Documentaries: There are numerous film documentaries about Washington state history that can be used to complement current curriculum goals or to create separate lessons that fulfill Washington state social studies academic expectations.

Inspiring Projects: For decades, educators have inspired and motivated students to appreciate the distinctive history of Washington state through unique and thought-provoking classroom projects. Identifying and featuring some of these enriching projects can provide models or inspiration for student work.

Oral History Resources: There are many valuable collections of oral history interviews and transcripts that are specific to Washington state history.

Outreach Materials and Museum Programs: Most state museums and historical societies have taken great care to design and produce interesting and stimulating programs, curricula, and events for local school children. These programs and materials showcase the contribution to the development and growth of the state of Washington made by individual regions or neighborhoods and their residents.

Storytellers and Speakers:  Bring your history lessons to life!  Invite speakers or storytellers to your classroom to enhance specific subjects, events, or time periods that you are studying with personal experiences or specially prepared historical presentations.

Walking Tours and Maps:  Walking tours of historic neighborhoods and landmark districts are plentiful. Creative lesson plans for classes or for individual student projects can be developed using these resources.

Washington State History Websites: This is a sampling of some wonderful websites covering diverse aspects of Washington state history which can be used to develop curriculum or enhance lesson plans or to find updates about current Washington state history education and programs.