The Smithsonian Summer Sessions: Inspiring Civic Engagement
Offered By: Smithsonian Institution via edX
Course Description
Overview
How can educators of all disciplines prepare students to be active and informed participants in a democracy? Join us to explore this question through the lens of six Smithsonian collections! Discover how museum objects can help learners explore the challenges and opportunities of living in a democracy and inspire civic action.
All educators are welcome. This institute is ideal for classroom teachers. This course is part of the Smithsonian Summer Sessions series. The previous courses are not a prerequisite for this course, the courses can be accessed here.
Taught by
Briana Zavadil White, Phoebe Hillemann, Dr. Orlando Serrano, Candra Flanagan, Kirsten McNally, Tess Porter and Jessie Aucoin
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