The democracy project: completing an education and collections initiative [the new hampshire historical society seeks funds to complete the final phase of a social studies project that has been…

The New Hampshire Historical Society received a $182,396 Project Grant award from the National Endowment for the Humanities under the Promotion of the Humanities Office of Digital Humanities program. The award will support completion of the Society's "The Democracy Project: Completing an Education and Collections Initiative." Through January 2023, the Society will finish development of an online resource called "Moose on the Loose" designed for upper elementary students. The website will provide instructional materials, lesson plans, and eight virtual field trips covering New Hampshire and U.S. history, civics, geography, and economics. The project aims to introduce foundational democratic concepts to young learners. Upon completion, "Moose on the Loose" will be freely accessible and serve to enhance social studies education for upper elementary students in New Hampshire. No subawards are associated with this Project Grant.

Activities

  finishing the implementation of & nbsp; a state-wide website resource that provides instructional materials & nbsp; and lesson plans covering multiple educational topics.  additionally, the creation of & nbsp;8 & nbsp; virtual ?field trips?  to historical & nbsp; and cultural sites in & nbsp; new hampshire, accessible & nbsp; via the website. &nbsp

Expected outcomes

  a freely accessible website & nbsp; intended for upper elementary students & nbsp; that contains educational materials such as archival materials, worksheets, explainer videos, and games.&nbsp

Intended beneficiaries

  upper elementary students within new hampshire & nbsp; and & nbsp; their educators.  subawards:   this project does not intend to issue any subawards. ]