Electricity Fundamentals: (Grades 4-8, Science Focus) Through the materials in this trunk, students will learn about the basic fundamentals of electricity and magnetism. The trunk materials include experiments with magnets, static electricity, batteries and circuits, and hands-on activities. A detailed lesson plan for one week is included. Cost: $40 (shipping and handling is additional)

Communications: (Grades 4-12, History, Science and Technology Focus) Through the materials in this trunk, students will learn about the history and development of communication, both for the military and commercial use. Students will learn about such topics as Morse code, the telephone, and cryptology. A detailed lesson plan for one week is included. Cost: $40 (shipping and handling is additional)

Radar: (Grades 6-12, History and Technology Focus) Through the materials in this trunk, students will learn about the development of radar from the Battle of Britain to the modern phased array systems. This is a great trunk to use while teaching WWII military history and technology. A detailed lesson plan for one week is included. Cost: $40 (shipping and handling is additional)

Trunks rent for two weeks. Each additional week is $10.00. There is a $20.00 deposit refundable at the return of the trunk. For additional information and a printable trunk flyer, please click here.

To request a trunk, please print the following form and mail it to:

Trunk Request Form

Historical Electronics Museum
Attn: Vedet Coleman
PO Box 1693, MS 4015
Baltimore, MD 21203

For questions regarding the traveling trunk program, please contact Vedet Coleman, Education and Outreach Director at vcoleman.hem@gmail.com