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Of special interest to: Teachers grades 3-12
Re: Student opportunities around the 250th anniversary of the founding of the US
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July 4, 2026, marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. With that, opportunities are arising for students and teachers. Here are two of them.
Young People's Continental Congress
YPCC provides an opportunity for student-teacher teams to study history and civics in Philadelphia from July 19-25. Flights, lodging, and meals provided. The program covers all flights, hotels, and meals. Participants will interact with students and teachers from across the country, explore our nation's founding, and learn how the ideals of the founding era continue to be debated, discussed, and refined over the last 250 years. Teachers can teach grades 4-12, any subject area. School librarians are eligible. Teachers can come from any type of school (public, independent, charter, homeschool). Students must be enrolled in 10th or 11th grade in the 25/26 school year. Last summer Harlowton teacher Taylor Olsen went and said her student found the experience life changing. Apply by November 14.
America's Field Trip
America 250 is sponsoring a contest with the prompt "What does America mean to you?" Students from grades 3-12 may submit artwork or a written response. A total of 250 students will be awarded a special behind-the-scenes field trip experience this summer or a cash prize. Students will be judged in three categories (elementary, middle, and high school) and submissions will be evaluated based on Student Voice (50%), Clarity of Idea (25%), and Presentation (25%).
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Teaching Montana History is edited (and mostly written) by MTHS Outreach and Interpretation Program Manager Martha Kohl. |
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