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For Educators

A Center for History and Innovation

The Intrepid Museum has delivered quality education programming for more than 35 years. As a center for history and innovation, our education programs amplify the real experiences of those on the frontlines of history and the stories behind the engineering marvels in our collection. We provide an environment where curious individuals of all ages and abilities are invited to experience wonder, ask questions and are inspired to seek creative solutions to the 21st century’s greatest challenges.

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Exploring Civics Through Historic Spaces: Professional Learning for Museum Educators  

The Exploring Civics Through Historic Spaces toolkit is a model for civics learning at museums, historic sites and cultural institutions. Participants will explore practical uses of the toolkit in a museum/school partnership model. The toolkit is designed for use with varied historical collections, archives and ephemera as a conduit for K-5 civics learning, using civics themes in the Educating for American Democracy (EAD) Roadmap.

During the program, participants will familiarize themselves with the basics of the EAD Roadmap and the Exploring Civics toolkit. The final product will be a plan for implementation at their own organization through a school-museum partnership. 

Program Goals

  1. Review the EAD RoadmapDiscuss the role that museums play in civics education
  2. Develop ideas for new civics-centered programs or enhance civics programs already in practice
  3. Explore practical ways to use the toolkit at individual institutions
  4. Create a plan for implementation at individual institutions through a school/museum partnership

Dates

  • October 2025: 2.5-hour session, in-person at the Intrepid Museum
  • December 2025: 1.5-hour virtual working group
  • March 2026: 1.5-hour virtual working group
  • May 2026: 2.5-hour session, in-person at the Intrepid Museum
  • August 2026: Informal progress check-in

Application Process This program is open to museum practitioners hoping to deepen their understanding of using historical collections to support civics education and create a practical civics program through a museum/school partnership. There is a $200 stipend for full participation. Space is limited. 

For more information and to apply contact: schoolprograms@intrepidmuseum.org

Professional Learning

The Museum offers a variety of opportunities and formats to refresh, get inspired, learn from experts and network with colleagues. As a New York State Education Department-approved Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) provider, the Intrepid Museum offers P-credit courses as part of the New York City Department of Education's After School Professional Development Program (ASPDP) throughout the year. These courses apply toward teachers' salary differential +30 requirement.

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Teaching Resources

The Education Department provides resources for teachers, families and learners of all ages to engage with the Intrepid Museum from home or the classroom. Materials include activity packets, design challenges and lesson extensions.

 

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