The Kansas Historical Society offers an exciting series of educational
resource trunks. Trunks are based on a specific theme and include hands-on
activities to help students better understand the history of Kansas.
Each trunk is aimed at a specific age level but the information within
the trunks can be adapted for use with all ages. Complete instructional
information is included with each trunk.
Trunks are available in Kansas on a first come, first served basis.
The borrower is responsible for all shipping charges, including return.
To minimize costs, the borrower may make arrangements to pick up and/or
drop off trunks in Topeka. The loan period is four weeks; this includes
shipping time. Reservations must be made at least
two weeks in advance. A pre-use packet of information will be
sent in advance.
For more information contact the Education and Outreach Division at
785-272-8681, ext. 414; education@kshs.org.
Trunk |
Topic |
Content |
Specifications |
Request |
See
Inside |
The
African American Experience in Kansas |
Black
history in Kansas |
Travel
through time in Kansas as you learn about the Buffalo Soldiers,
cowboys, desegregation, communities, and famous Kansans. |
60
lbs.
31" x 22" x 16"
Insure for $500 |
Form |
More |
Corps
of Discovery |
Lewis
and Clark |
Share
the experiences of Lewis and Clark as you meet American Indians,
observe nature, and learn about the bison. |
32
lbs
24" x 20" x 13"
Insure for $500 |
Form |
More |
Farm
Family in Kansas |
Kansas
farm life in the late 1800s |
Experience
the work of a Kansas farm family in the late 1800s. Plant corn,
grind coffee, peel an apple. Do lessons in a McGuffey Reader. |
52
lbs.
31" x 22" x 16"
Insure for $500
Also at Shawnee Indian Mission |
Form |
More |
Indian
Homes in Kansas |
Tipi,
grass house, and earth lodge |
Learn
about the tipi, grass house and earth lodge as you examine scale
models of each, photos, and reproductions. Reading activities
reinforce the object based lessons. |
49
lbs.
28" x 20.5" x 15"
Insure for $500 |
Form |
More |
Kansas
Women and their Quilts |
Women's
history through quilts |
Explore
Kansas history through the quilts women made and used from the
Oregon Trail to recycling in the 1930s. |
56
lbs.
31" x 22" x 16"
Insure for $500 |
Form |
More |
Mexican
American Experience in Kansas |
Hispanic
history in Kansas |
Learn
about the centuries old ties between Kansas and Mexico. Explore
immigration, traditions and celebrations using oral histories,
objects, an interactive timeline, and more. |
32
lbs.
31" x 22" x 16"
Insure for $500 |
Form |
More |
People
of the Plains: Native Americans in Kansas |
Native
American history in Kansas |
Examine
a buffalo bladder, parfleche, scapula bone, sinew and more as
you learn about the food, shelter, and lifestyles of Native Americans
in Kansas. |
47
lbs.
31" x 22" x 16"
Insure for $500 |
Form |
More |
Puzzles
From the Past |
Native
American history through archeology |
Learn
about Native American cultures as you practice the skills used
by archeologists. Observe a half size Wichita grass lodge floorplan.
Compare bone, stone and metal tools. |
38
lbs.
31" x 22" x 9"
Insure for $500 |
Form |
More |
Symbols
and Images of Kansas |
State
symbols |
Explore
symbols of Kansas from sunflowers to honeybees and cowboys to
airplanes. Puppets, hats, the Kansas Symbols Game, and more! |
35
lbs.
31" x 22" x 9"
Insure for $500 |
Form |
More |
Volga
German Immigrants in Kansas |
German
settlers from Russia |
Follow
a family’s journey from Germany to Russia to Kansas. Read
an immigrant’s journal. Explore traditions. |
45
lbs.
31" x 22" x 16"
Insure for $500 |
Form |
More |
Wheatland |
Wheat
from field to table |
Follow
wheat production from Kansas fields to your table. Grind wheat.
Play the Wheatland game. Examine models of antique farm equipment. |
42
lbs.
31" x 22" x 9"
Insure for $500
Also at Shawnee Indian Mission |
Form |
More |
