Source: Historical Society of Pennsylvania Description: In addition to being an organization that holds major collections related to the history of Pennsylvania for use by scholars, HSP makes major efforts to engage teachers, students, and the general public through numerous programs and activities offered throughout the year.  Low-cost professional development sessions based on HSP collections for…

Source: Organization of World Heritage Cities Description: This video introduces “World Heritage” as a topic and the seven global regions of the Organization of World Heritage Cities.  The format includes an appealing animated character and lively music, as well as actual photographs of many World Heritage cities. A selfie is a snapshot in time and a snapshot…

Source: Wagner Free Institute of Science Description: This natural history museum provides educational programming to youth, adults and families in exhibits, tours, public events, and various hands-on activities.  The museum collections are mineral, botanical, entomological and animal skeleton specimens gathered from around the world. Youth programs are in field trips to the museum during the school year,…

Source: Eastern Penitentiary Historic Site Description: Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world’s first true “penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire penitence, or…

Source: Free Library of Philadelphia Description: The Free Library of Philadelphia is a welcoming and inclusive public space and strongly believes in promoting understanding and community engagement. All 54 of our libraries provide a safe haven for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, providing homework help, English Language Learning (ELL) classes, supportive job search assistance, and…

Source: Organization of World Heritage Cities Description: The Organization of World Heritage Cities (OHWC) represents a collective intelligence on all issues related to the urban management of a World Heritage property and connects with more than 300 cities having on their territory a site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This organization provides an online source with…

Source: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Description: The Penn Museum offers numerous exhibits and resources for teachers, students, and the general public.  K-12 educators can visit the museum with their classes for guided tours, interactive workshops, and other events.  Educators can also access the museum from their classrooms for videoconferencing and outreach educators’…

Source: University of Pennsylvania Description: This center’s website offers speakers and materials for teachers and students about South Asian life and culture, and the center provides professional development for teachers on this region. The South Asia Center’s mission is to enhance the study of South Asia at Penn (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the…

Source: University of Pennsylvania Description: This center’s website offers contacts and materials for teachers and students about Middle Eastern life and culture, and the center provides professional development for teachers on this region. The University of Pennsylvania has a long tradition of supporting the study of the cultures, languages, and history of the Middle East. It was the…

Source: University of Pennsylvania Description: Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania is comprised of two entities—the Department of Africana Studies and the Center for Africana Studies—each with distinct, yet complementary function.  The Department oversees undergraduate and graduate teaching, including an undergraduate major and minor and a graduate certificate and doctoral program.  The Center provides an…