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Educator Resources

Teacher Orientation

As part of our ongoing effort to connect schools to Arizona Government - Past and Present, The Arizona Capitol Museum presents: Looking Forward to Your Visit, the first in a series of programs designed to help teachers enhance the Capitol experience.

Arizona Social Studies Standards

The primary focus of the ACM education program is to follow the progression of the Arizona Government from it's foundation as a Territory and transition through Statehood up to present day.

The program is aligned to the five strands of the Arizona Social Studies Standards.

Click each strand below to see highlighted content areas and performance objectives that can be experienced on tour.

U.S. History

World History

Civics & Government

Geography

Economics

During Your Visit

If there is enough time before or after the tour you can do a:

Scavenger Hunt of Wesley Bolin Plaza

Capitol Crossword Puzzle

Government Word Scramble

Arizona Word Search

For use at school!

iCivics: Founded by retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics has educational resources to prepare middle and high school students for active, responsible citizenship.

Traveling Exhibits can be reserved to dispay at your school.

The Arizona Memory Project has lesson plans created by Arizona teachers for Arizona teachers.

Teacher’s Resource Guide: Arizona Government

Legislative Students: The state legislative process for Arizona students.

SoS for Kids: Resources from the Arizona Secretary of State.

Documents Leading to Statehood: The Federal and Territorial papers that created Arizona.

If you have questions or comments about the Education Programs and Resources, contact:
Luke V. Bate
Arizona Capitol Museum
1700 W. Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-926-3621

Museum Store

Did you know the Museum Store has a wide variety of books and other Educational Resources?

Call the store at 602-926-3666 or e-mail the Store Manager for details.

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