What Is It?
The Discovering Democracy field trip program at Please Touch Museum (PTM) is an interactive field trip experience designed for K-2 students. This program combines in-person lessons and interactive stories to empower students to make decisions that encourage civic participation and help their community. In alignment with the Museum’s mission, this project will be rooted in hands-on, play-based learning concepts and will help children explore civic engagement through multi-tiered play experiences.
What’s Included?
Participating schools will receive a FREE field trip package that includes:
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Two professional development meetings (in-person or virtual) to discuss the future of civic education and integrating it into classrooms.
- Dates Available for the first meeting: April 21 – May 10
- Dates Available for the second meeting: June 6 – June 30
- A classroom visit from a Museum Learning (ML) educator to prepare students.
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A FREE field trip to Please Touch Museum that includes:
- Busing and lunch for students
- Extended free play time
- Carousel ride
- Guided civics education activities
- Digital add-on (Pre-visit and post-visit content for flexible classroom use)
- Field Trip Dates Available: May 5 – June 6
Teacher Stipend
Participating teachers will receive a $250 stipend in the form of an Amazon gift card as a thank-you for their time and commitment to the program.
Your Commitment
To participate in this opportunity, schools must commit to:
✅ Attending teachers to attend two professional development meetings (April/May and June)
✅ Hosting an ML educator for an in-classroom visit
✅ Attending a free field trip at PTM with students in the age range proposed
✅ Utilizing the pre- and post-visit digital content to support classroom discussions
How To Sign Up
Interested in bringing your students to this one-of-a-kind learning experience and providing your teachers with a professional development experience? Let us know your interest and availability for the provided date windows. Sign up here.
For questions, please email AAli@pleasetouchmusuem.org.