Introduction to You Are the Curator Activity:

Because of your demonstrated knowledge of Ohio history and your considerable skill in the analysis and interpretation of primary source materials, you and your colleagues have been selected to be guest curators of the Ohio Historical Society and to develop a museum exhibit panel which will tell the story of migration to Ohio.

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Ohio Social Studies Academic Content Standards

History 3-5

• Benchmark C: Explain how new developments led to the growth of the United States.
• Grade 5, GLI 6: Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States.

People in Societies 3-5

• Benchmark A: Compare practices and products of North American cultural groups.
• Grade 5, GLI 1: Compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including:
  • a. Artistic expression;
  • b. Religion;
  • c. Language;
  • d. Food;
  • e. Clothing; and
  • f. Shelter.

Social Studies Skills and Methods 3-5

• Benchmark B: Use a variety of sources to organize information and draw inferences.
• Grade 5, GLI 6: Draw inferences from relevant information.

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