-This is an offsite tour.-Roundtrip motorcoach transportation will be provided from The Icon.This immersive half-day workshop is designed for educators looking to integrate geography and history through place-based inquiry. Focusing on Detroit’s history of redlining and social movements, participants will explore how location shapes social, economic, and political experiences. The workshop includes a guided tour of key sites that illustrate the legacy of redlining in Detroit, helping educators visualize how historical policies continue to impact communities today. Following the tour, participants will visit the
Walter P. Reuther Library, where they will work with archivists to examine primary sources, including historical maps, oral histories, and images. Using these materials, educators will develop their own inquiry-driven lessons around the central question: "Does where you live impact how your voice is heard?" Through expert-led discussions, hands-on exploration, and collaborative lesson design, teachers at all grade levels will leave with practical strategies to bring diverse histories to life in their classrooms.
Participants attending this session will receive an additional text:
-Whitlock,
Place-Based Social Studies Education: Learning from Flint, Michigan
