Educator Resources
The Sioux City Public Museum offers a variety of educational resources for use in the classroom related to local history and science.
Contact a Museum Educator to schedule a tour or discuss teacher resources.
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Day of the Dead Curriculum Materials
Educators from the Museum and Morningside College collaborated to create thematic materials based on different components of the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) for elementary students.
Contact Museum education staff to borrow a copy of the recommended bilingual books.
Legend of the Cempasuchil (Marigold)
Child of the Flower-Song People book
Background/lesson plan
PowerPoint presentation for the classroom
Aztec Legend Reader’s Theater script and puppet craftSkeletons, Sweet treats and more
Little Monster, What Pan Dulce Do You Want? book
Background/lesson plan, Loteria activity
Skull papel picado banner directions
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Powerpoints & Digital Photographs
Powerpoints of Sioux City photographs are available for educators at a special rate and on a wide variety of subjects, including:
Founders of Sioux City
Downtown buildings and architecture
Sioux City Neighborhoods (Riverside, Morningside, Leeds, Greenville, South Bottoms)
Disasters
Sioux City Stockyards
Corn PalacesSee Available PowerPoints pdf for a complete list of topics.
The photographs and PowerPoints are for educational use only.
Recipients are required to email a signed copy of the attached Waiver Form for Educator's Use of Powerpoints below, agreeing to the terms and conditions of use.
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Outreach Programs
Technology Timelines: 1st – 3rd grades
Native Peoples Northwest Iowa: 3rd grade
The Depression and WPA : High School American History
WWII in Sioux City: High School American History
Please contact us with any questions.
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Rock and Mineral Kit
The Rock and Mineral Kit contains 18 mineral samples, 20 examples of igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary Rocks; 3 state rocks and 9 fossil samples, as well as a guidebook with a thorough description of all contents.
Free to educators and available for 1 to 2 weeks at a time.
Please arrange pickup/return with a Museum Educator.
Live Virtual Tours
Bring history into the classroom with a Live Virtual Tour around the museum. The tours are:
Accessible via Teams or Zoom
30-35 minutes with a guide visiting Museum Exhibits
Focused on Corn Palaces, First People, Early Settlers, Transportation, Technology Changes, or a specific topic based on the interest of your class.
We encourage multiple classes to sign up for a tour time slot together.
Contact a Museum Educator to schedule a tour or discuss teacher resources.
Professional Development
Professional Development classes for educators are offered in conjunction with Northwest Iowa AEA during the summer.
Contact a Museum Educator to hear about future classes.
More Education Resources
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School Groups
We work with districts, teachers and students to provide instruction in local history that will tie into the curriculum.
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Plan your Field Trip
Everything you need to know to plan a fun and educational visit to the Museum.
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Online Resources
Discover local history with our virtual tours, virtual collections, and more.
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Research Center
Visit the Research Center to delve into the Museum Archives and request research materials and photographs.
