Walden, a game explores the life of American philosopher Henry David Thoreau during his experiment in self-reliant living at Walden …
Humanities
Humanities projects as well as subjects; it can be K-12 or higher education and includes philosophy, literature, religion, arts, history, and language.
Pen pal programs are experiencing a revival, even in the digital age, as people seek tangible, analog experiences. One popular program is International Pen Friends (IPF), in which schools integrate pen pal projects into curricula to foster empathy and deepen communication skills.
Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in American Ancestors’Family Heritage Experience museum, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies.
The Baseball Hall of Fame Museum offers 15 baseball-themed curriculum components that provide interactive and meaningful learning engagement for students in grades 3–12. The curriculum features all the major subject areas, including science, technology, engineering, math, social studies, character education, the arts and humanities.
Henry David Thoreau has been called the patron saint of the environmental movement and the father of nonviolent resistance. He was a writer, a scientist, a seeker of truth, and a fighter for maintaining our nation’s first principles.
Adolescence is a time when young people are crafting stories about who they are, how they understand the world, and how they fit into society. Literature has the power to inform and transform the way adolescents see themselves and others.
Migration is a shared story that spans time and place. Throughout human history, people have crossed borders for a variety of reasons: seeking economic opportunity, reuniting with family, escaping war or persecution, pursuing an education, or finding acceptance for their authentic selves. These motivations, among others, drive hundreds of millions of people around the world to move, either voluntarily or out of necessity.
It’s National Arts & Humanities Month—the nation’s largest annual celebration of arts and culture. Every October, Americans for the Arts recognizes how artists, educators, art administrators, veterans, and community leaders use creativity to strengthen our democracy, fuel our economy, and preserve America’s story.
The Public Domain Review is an online journal and nonprofit project dedicated to the exploration of curious and compelling works from the history of art, literature, and ideas. As the name suggests, the focus is on the vast commons of out-of-copyright material that everyone is free to enjoy, share, and build on without restriction.
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, provides educational resources to help teachers and students deeply explore artworks, artists, artistic media, and artistic styles.