An extensive collection of learning materials and lesson plans that engages middle school students with the history of anti-slavery and anti-racist organizing along the Detroit River corridor.
Resistance on the River Curriculum Read More »
A hands-on learning program that connects local youth with the cultural and environmental heritage of the river through tall-ship sailing and boat-building experiences.
Detroit River Skiff & Schooner Program Read More »
Designed in collaboration with the U-M School of Education’s Center for Education Design, Evaluation, and Research, this digital curricular module,
Decarbonizing the Detroit River Corridor Read More »
A display poster created by UM graduate student Crystal Cole describing her development of an experiential learning module focused on water quality and ecological connections with the river for use aboard the schooner Inland Seas.
Exploring Community and Connection on the Detroit River Read More »
A lesson plan based on the life and community building work of Sarah E Ray, an activist known as the Rosa Parks of the Boblo Boat. Consisting of a comprehensive, multi-media discussion guide and a curated collection of archival materials for classroom use, this adaptable curricular module will support social science classes at the middle and high school level throughout the Detroit River region.
The House that Changed Lives Read More »
Designed in consultation with history and environmental studies teachers at regional high schools, this multi-layered, interactive ArcGIS map draws on dozens of public data sources to create a comprehensive greenhouse gas emissions inventory for the Detroit River.
Detroit River Corridor Carbon Emissions Visualization Tool Read More »
Paired conference papers describing the partnership of the Detroit Historical Society and the Detroit River Story Lab on a variety of river-themed programming activities designed to foster place-based environmental and cultural awareness.
Community Dimensions of Coastal Revitalization Read More »
Panel focused on the design and creation of the Resistance on the River curriculum featuring four members of the development team.
National Humanities Alliance Conference Read More »
Panel at an annual event sponsored by the Michigan History Center describing the initial pilot of the Resistance on the River curriculum.
Michigan Underground Railroad Heritage Gathering Read More »
