History-to-Go Kits

Bring the resources of the History Center into your classroom! Available in four different themes, History-to-Go Kits contain everything you need to explore a fascinating topic with your students. Kits includes a variety of hands-on objects, maps, timelines, posters, books, CDs, DVDs, as well as a teachers’ guide with background information and lesson plans. Each kit is available for elementary grades (3rd-5th) and secondary grades (6th-12th).


Florida’s First People
Discover who Florida’s early inhabitants were, how they lived, and why they disappeared.

Available starting October 2010


Unconquered People: Florida’s Seminole & Miccosukee Indians
Explore the rich history and culture of Florida’s Seminole and Miccosukee Indians.

Available starting February 2011


Cigar City
Examine the story of immigration and industrialization in Ybor City and West Tampa.

Available starting December 2010


Tampa 1898: Prelude to the Spanish-American War
Get to know the Rough Riders, and find out why Tampa was the staging ground for the Spanish-American War.

Available starting March 2011


Details:

• Cost is $25 for a two-week loan.
  
• Due to limited availability, reservation requests must be made at least 30 days in advance.
  
• A major credit card is required to secure a kit.
  
• Teachers are responsible for picking up kits from the History Center, and returning them within 14 days.