Name
Approaching 250: An Inquiry Approach to Civic and History Learning (In-Person)
Date & Time
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Description

Next year, 2026, will be the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. How can we make the most of this anniversary with young people? Museums and other community learning partners across the country are using a powerful framework to develop learning resources, exhibitions, and programs. The Educating for American Democracy roadmap knits together civic and history learning through seven themes, five “design challenges,” and hundreds of questions, organized by grade band, that shape an inquiry approach to our teaching and learning. Come learn more about this trans-partisan initiative and take away tools for your classroom!

Sarah Jencks Carrie Kotcho
Session Type
60-minute in-person, hands-on workshop (Wed., July 16 only)
Session Track
Transformative Teaching Tools
Grades
PK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Subject Areas
English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual Arts
Audience
PreK and Elementary School Teachers, Middle and High School Teachers, Media Specialists and Librarians, Museum Educators and Staff, Higher Education
Location Name
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (401-E)