The following materials can be used by students and teachers before and after visiting the exhibit.
Johnny Cash and The Cotton Belt Railroad
The following links contain materials on the significance of railroads, specifically the Cotton Belt Route, to Arkansas, The United States, and Johnny Cash.
The Great Depression in Arkansas, The Dyess Colony, and "Five Feet High and Rising" by Johnny Cash
The following links contain materials on the Great Depression in Arkansas and its causes, United States government response to the crisis, and how Arkansans like Johnny Cash handled these hard times.
Native American Rights
PowerPoint presentation on Native American civil rights and the Acts and organizations that accompanied their struggle, and the efforts by Johnny Cash to bring awareness to their plight.
Prison Reform in Arkansas
PowerPoint presentation covering the history of prisons in Arkansas and the people, including Johnny Cash, who fought for their reform.
English/Language Arts
This lesson can be used by English/Language Arts students and teachers before and after visiting the exhibit.