Source: French International School of Philadelphia Description: The French International School of Philadelphia is a not-for-profit independent school offering instruction from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The by-laws of the school were established on Jan. 22, 1991 and updated in 2016. The French International School of Philadelphia, or Ecole Française Internationale de Philadelphie, is an independent pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade…

Source: Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Description: PAAFF is a nonprofit organization founded in 2008 to educate and expose the Philadelphia region to films by and about Asian Americans bringing year-round awareness with exciting events that include tastings, mixers, meet & greets, cultural experiences, and of course, screenings. The annual award-winning film festival held each November is the first of…

Source: Greater Philadelphia Garden Description: With a tradition of horticulture going back 300 years, Philadelphia is America’s Garden Capital. Visit more than 30 public gardens, arboreta, and historic landscapes, all located within 30 miles of our landmark city. The Philadelphia region has a rich tradition of public gardens, arboreta and historic landscapes. There are more than 30…

Source:  The Rock School for Dance Education Description: The Rock School mission focuses on excellence in dance training and in nurturing children and young people. At The Rock School, they learn patience, persistence, attention to detail, discipline, teamwork, and self-motivation. The Rock School for Dance Education has developed a reputation as one of the nation’s top pre-professional…

Source: Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Description: African Americans have achieved countless great feats in Philadelphia and beyond. As a result, they became namesakes of Philadelphia parks, recreation centers, and playgrounds. In honor of Black History Month, we invite you to learn the backgrounds behind the names of some Parks & Rec sites! Website: https://phl.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=cb1073d19cf64780b3c457ac7642fa06

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer Description: A map guide and tour that takes readers on a tour of several walkable areas in Philadelphia. Many of Philly’s historical markers honor influential African Americans and their achievements 365 days a year. From Underground Railroad stops to the house where Paul Robeson spent his final years, we’ve curated a list of…

Source: Association for Public Art Description: Public art can express community values, enhance our environment, transform a landscape, heighten our awareness, or question our assumptions. Placed in public sites, this art is there for everyone, a form of collective community expression. Easily browse an expansive selection of public artworks put together by the nation’s first private, nonprofit civic…

Source: Joe Gorman, Music Specialist, D. Newlin Fell Elementary School Description: These are teaching resources on Indian and Nepali music and dance that have been collected by elementary music teacher Joe Gorman. He includes activities on Diwali dance, Bollywood dance and music, Jantar Mantar, Om Mani Padme Hum (Buddhist mantra chant), Mandala, traditional instruments, and…

Source: City of Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy Description: The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy (OACCE) administers the Art in City Hall program which is an opportunity for a Philadelphia arts and cultural organization, artist collective, community non-profit, school, or City agency to exhibit in the public corridors…

Source: Historical Society of Pennsylvania Description: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania has a database of lesson plans and primary sources focusing on US and Pennsylvania’s history, among many other topics that apply to the PA Core Standards. Additionally, there are lesson plans that focus on historical landmarks. There are a range of class lessons and activities for…