School Programs

Jump into history with your students at the Ipswich Museum!  We have a variety of programming possibilities that can be customized to your school's needs.  Topics include: gardening, foodways, art, education, science, the Victorian era, Ipswich in wartime, China trade, shipbuilding . . .  We offer programs and field trips that are specifically designed to support local curriculum requirements and state standards (see below for an example).
 

"Life as a 6 Year Old in 1677"

In this program, designed for 1st grade classes, students are encouraged to imagine themselves living their daily lives in the 1677 Whipple House and 17th century Ipswich.  Museum teachers identify four basic needs for living in any era: food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. Through a tour of the house and four hands-on activities, we explore how children in the 17th century contributed significantly to meeting these needs for their families. We also help students better understand their worlds by examining contrasts and comparisons with the 21st century.