GeoCivics
Learn with GeoCivics
While this grant has ended, our goal was to integrate geography across the social sciences to improve instruction for culturally and linguistically diverse student populations. By developing a systemic plan to design and implement professional development, digital resources, and GeoCivics lesson plans, we were abe to further educate, support and empower K-12 teachers.
Curated Content Modules - learn and/or use in your classroom!
Exploring US Territories & Regions
On the road Summer 2023!
This Academy focused on learning about territories and regions by exploring Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. This picture was taken at the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, also known as El Morro, a citadel built between 16th and 18th centuries in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Civic Engagement & Advocacy during an election year
On the road Summer 2024!
Lessons
During the summer of 2024 we hosted an exciting place-based educational experience in Washington, DC to learn how to include diverse perspectives in the education space through civic engagement and advocacy in American history, geography, civics, and government instruction. During the Academy, we celebrated Juneteenth in our Capital, and met with educators, historians, experts, and advocacy groups. We also visited historic locations such as the White House, the Capital, and museums to deepen content knowledge of civic engagement and advocacy, and strengthen pedagogical knowledge and skills.
Westward Expansion through the Lens
of the Indiginous People
On the road Summer 2022!
Teacher participants, mentors, and staff traveled by coach and train through a number of states exploring Westward Expansion through the lens of indigenous peoples.