Civics: Power of Place Field Trip

Students are invited to discover their stories and their role in history through the power of place: learning the history of where they are to better understand who they are. Together we will delve into civic action, participation, and what it means to be a good ancestor through the lens of place. During this guided field trip, your students will engage in identity work, explore the grounds of Conner Prairie to better understand the true history of the place and the people who once called it home, and use their observations to inspire and support their activism.

To be able to assess and improve the well-being of our communities, we will utilize the Learning For Justice Social Justice Framework focused on identity, diversity, justice, and action. Students will have the opportunity to engage in identity work, explore the grounds of Conner Prairie to better understand the true history of the place and the people who once called it home, and use their observations to inspire and support their activism. Conner Prairie staff members act as facilitators, asking open-ended questions to encourage students to observe closely, follow their curiosities, and lean into difficult, honest conversations.