For Educators
Bring our educators to your classroom.
We are offering several virtual and in-school visit options for K-12 classes.
Education programs are available to be scheduled by email, phone, or online.
K- 12 Field Trips
Bring our educators to your school while the museum is renovated.
Please email education@lewislatimerhouse.org, call 718-961-8585, or book online.
The Inventor’s Workshop
Grades K-12
Ever thought about building your own invention or laboratory? In this workshop, students will learn about the life, scientific contribution and workspaces of Lewis Latimer and other inventors. They will explore the tools and materials used in Latimer’s home and by scientists in other labs, to build an understanding of the proportions and geometric measurements of a workspace.
This program meets the following New York City Social Studies curriculum standards:
Geometry 3.G.A.1, Measurement and Data 3.MD.D.8, 3-5 ETS1-1, 3-5 ETS1-3, MS ETS1-1, MS ETS1-3, MS ETS1-4
Paper Circuits
Grades 3-12
Lewis Latimer was not only a renaissance man, but an early pioneer of electric engineering. With this workshop, we pay homage to his contributions to electricity. Students will learn about the importance of electricity and the way in which it is transferred by using it as a key principle for innovation and design to create paper circuits.
This program meets the following New York City Social Studies curriculum standards:
3-5 ETS1-1, 3-5 ETS1-3, MS ETS1-1, MS ETS1-3, MS ETS1-4
Lewis Latimer House Tour
Grades K-12
Lewis Latimer was a classic renaissance man. He was an inventor, self-taught engineer, painter and poet. He became a pioneer for electrical advancements and worked closely with household names like Thomas Edison. Today, the Latimers have left behind a home filled with historical memories in Flushing, Queens. Students will learn about the life and scientific contributions of Lewis Howard Latimer, through a tour of the museum.
This program meets the following New York City Science curriculum standards:
SL.6.4, SL.7.4, SL.8.4, MS-ETS1-1
The Inventor's Lineage
Grades K-12
Students will learn about the family life of Lewis Latimer to build an understanding of his family tree, including his parents' long history of belonging, and what led him to become a brilliant inventor. Students will create their own family trees to observe the differences in family structures.
This program meets the following New York City Social Studies curriculum standards: Speaking & Listening SL.6.4, Speaking & Listening SL.7.4, SL.8.4, MS-ETS1-1
Poet and Portraiture
Grades K-12
One of the most precious keepsakes at the Latimer House Museum is an original copy of a poetry book written by Lewis Latimer. With this workshop, students will learn more about his talents, poetry and navigating self-expression by creating poems following specific themes and audiences.
This program meets the following New York City Social Studies curriculum standards: Speaking & Listening SL.6.4, Speaking & Listening SL.7.4, SL.8.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.1.a
Mobile Lewis Latimer Lab
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The Mobile Latimer Lab is a new initiative by LLHM in partnership with BioBus. Mirroring the ideals of the Tinker Lab, the key educational program at LLHM, this mobile lab enables the museum to continue serving activities in STEAM and Black History, at a wide range of locations including schools and community centers.
The Mobile Lab combines two field trips, "The Latimer Tour" & "Paper Circuits" for a 45-min workshop filled with fun hands-on activities. Participants will be able to create illuminated circuit creations and decode clues while learning about the museum and the life of Lewis Latimer through storytelling and visual imagery.
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Featured Lesson Plans
The Inventor’s Lineage
Grades K-12
The Inventor’s Workshop
Grades K-12
Paper Circuits
Grades 3-12
Lewis Latimer House Tour
Grades K-12