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: Global Philadelphia Association and Historical Society of Pennsylvania Description: This timeline shows the history of many public health initiatives, issues, and organizations as they developed in the city of Philadelphia from the colonial era into the present day.  These developments are provided within a global context, utilizing material from across many continents and countries, 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: Foreign Policy Research Institute Description: FPRI has a collection of free lesson plans and materials related to contemporary and historical international relations, foreign policy, and world history, geared toward middle and high school audiences. Website: www.fpri.org/education/lesson-plans-teachers/

Source: Foreign Policy Research Institute Description: FPRI Primers provide general and student audiences with the background details of historic events, civic institutions, and important political organizations. The Primers include a five-minute animated video, a brief text written by an FPRI expert on the topic, and a lesson plan for teachers, which will help them to incorporate the…

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…

Source: United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia Description: Our Model UN’s are distinctive in ways that makes them different from the “standard Model UN”. How? Well, in the standard Model UN Programs, high school students role play politicians from different countries. While this is challenging and mind-stretching, none of our students (or very few) will ever…

Source: Mexican Cultural Center Description: During its popular events, the Mexican Cultural Center features the colorful dances, lively music, and delicious food of Mexico. Yet, there are many aspects of Mexican life that do not translate well and rarely cross the border. To address this lack, the Mexican Cultural Center is pleased to make available enrichment speakers…

Source: Global Philadelphia Association Author: Mona Kolsky Subject: Social Studies Grade Level: 9-12 Objectives: Students will be able to assess the diversity of products made and manufactured in 19th century Philadelphia IOT explain why Philadelphia was called the “Workshop of the World.” View or Download Lesson Plan