I enjoy my students, but I’m bogged down with lesson plans and paperwork and I have to document and measure the results of everything I do in the classroom. Or, I am involved in a children's library, museum, or theater and would like to try something unique and fun, but I just don’t have the time to start something from scratch. Sherlock Holmes sounds interesting, but I’m not sure where mystery stories fit into my program for the year.
What Sherlockian resources are available for teaching?
Our website offers ideas for teaching students of all ages.
Please start by going to:
Each of the three pages have descriptions of exciting projects that have already proved successful in helping students learn about Sherlock Holmes -- either in the classroom or in a library setting.
What Sherlockian resources are available for teaching?
Our website offers ideas for teaching students of all ages.
Please start by going to:
- Jan Stauber Grant -- Past Grant Awards
- Beacon Award -- Past Awards
- Additional Resources for Educators / Students by Age Group
Each of the three pages have descriptions of exciting projects that have already proved successful in helping students learn about Sherlock Holmes -- either in the classroom or in a library setting.
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As an example, what if you are teaching your students figures of speech? Beacon Society member Karen Murdock has marked the figures of speech in "Silver Blaze" and "Scandal in Bohemia". Read her article on this topic in the 2012 Minnesota English Journal. You find her articles under the Resources page. When you’re looking for a new way to look at English literature, history, forensic science, or just plain good reading, think of Sherlock Holmes. |
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Would your students enjoy listening to Sherlock Holmes stories? There are audio versions of many Arthur Conan Doyle stories.
Audiobook files for all 60 Sherlockian stories are on our comprehensive webpage, which you can find here.
The entire TV series with Jeremy Brett as Holmes is a favorite (although the Granada stories are not exactly like the originals).
Other film versions are available on DVDs and the Internet.
We’ll help you find a Sherlock Holmes expert (perhaps a Holmes impersonator!) who knows a lot about the Victorian era, detective work, and other fascinating subjects. Check out the Sherlockian link for more ideas.
Where can I find a Sherlockian to help me?
There are Sherlock Holmes societies almost everywhere, but if there’s not one near you, our website will help you locate someone with the expertise you need.
Start with the nearest Sherlockian scion society.
Audiobook files for all 60 Sherlockian stories are on our comprehensive webpage, which you can find here.
The entire TV series with Jeremy Brett as Holmes is a favorite (although the Granada stories are not exactly like the originals).
Other film versions are available on DVDs and the Internet.
We’ll help you find a Sherlock Holmes expert (perhaps a Holmes impersonator!) who knows a lot about the Victorian era, detective work, and other fascinating subjects. Check out the Sherlockian link for more ideas.
Where can I find a Sherlockian to help me?
There are Sherlock Holmes societies almost everywhere, but if there’s not one near you, our website will help you locate someone with the expertise you need.
Start with the nearest Sherlockian scion society.
