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Welcome to ProjectExplorer.org. From here, registered users can log in to access dozens of free Lesson Plans, Topics For Discussion, and Supplemental Handouts. If you are not a registered user, please take a moment to sign up with ProjectExplorer.org.
Lesson Plans for the Jordan, South Africa, and Shakespeare’s England series can be accessed via the navigation on the left. Please be sure to read our Educator’s Guide & Frequently Asked Questions before you begin. This information will help you get the most out of ProjectExplorer.org in the classroom and at home.
Educator’s Guide
ProjectExplorer.org’s Online Adventures are broken down by chapter. Each chapter features a travel blog containing encyclopedia-style definitions for important people, places, and concepts. On the right side of each travel blog you will find one or more media buttons. These contain videos, photos, and audio selections. Our student-focused mini-documentaries and multimedia materials provide access to world-renowned artists, leaders, and experts.
Listen Up! Some “Sound” Advice: Many of the people we interview work in museums and are accustomed to speaking softly. Some speak with accents that may be unfamiliar to your students. We recommend that learners listen to video and audio clips with headphones to experience the best sound quality. In some cases, we provide open captioning to help students become familiar with different accents.
Patience is a Virtue. ProjectExplorer.org’s video clips have been designed for quick download and playback. Should you experience delays or pauses while playing our videos, simply press the “pause” button. By waiting just a few minutes, your video will be ready for the highest quality playback. Typically, delays or pauses are a result of heavy web traffic - a sure sign that in using ProjectExplorer.org you are in good company!
Video Content and Young Viewers. Some of the subjects in ProjectExplorer.org’s South Africa series deal with historical events of a sensitive nature. ProjectExplorer.org’s aim is to provide students with an experience that is as close to first-hand as possible. As such, we have incorporated archival news footage and photography to provide students with a more realistic factual view of these events.
It is recommended that educators and parents review materials prior to classroom/home use, especially if you are unfamiliar with any of the themes, events, or topics covered in our programs. Video segments with sensitive images have a brief disclaimer at their beginning, though we do recommend reviewing the blogs and interviews so that you are familiar with the content.
Suggested Lesson Plans and Topics for Discussion: In addition to the film and multimedia content we produce, the Educator/Parent portion of our website contains dozens of suggested Lesson Plans, Topics For Discussion, and Supplemental Handouts. Like our programming, all of these materials are provided free-of-charge. To access this portion of the website, you must be a registered user.
We are continuously developing our team of academic contributors. If you have an idea for a Lesson Plan that you would like to contribute, please contact our education team at education@projectexplorer.org
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is ProjectExplorer.org really free?
Yes! Thanks to our generous supporters and sponsors, ProjectExplorer.org is provided at NO cost; all we ask of you is please take a moment to register to provide some very basic information that will help us tailor our tools and resources to our audience.
One of the wonderful things about being a web-based program is that we are able to update our materials. By registering, you will be notified when new film segments are added to current programs and previous expeditions.
Q: How can I request a school visit from the ProjectExplorer.org team?
Currently, ProjectExplorer.org is visiting schools in the metro NYC area. The fee for an all-day school visit (up to 4 presentations) is $500. Single classroom visits are also available. All fees cover travel and expenses for the ProjectExplorer.org team.
As part of our ongoing community outreach, ProjectExplorer.org offers several opportunities each year for low or no-cost school visits. If you are interested in having the ProjectExplorer.org team visit your school, please contact us education@projectexplorer.org
Q: Where are the Lesson Plans for the Student-to-Student series?
This series has been created exclusively by young people for young people. Traditional Lesson Plans are not provided.
Q: How can my school/classroom become part of the Student-to-Student program?
Currently, ProjectExplorer.org is only partnering with schools in our host countries. However, if you wish to use our model for a similar program, please contact us at education@projectexplorer.org for more information.
Q: How can I get involved?
There are a number of ways you can become involved with ProjectExplorer.org: become a contributing educator or editor, provide feedback on how you use our programming in the classroom or at home, or support our work by making a financial contribution. We can be contacted via email at info@projectexplorer.org
Q: Does ProjectExplorer.org provide consultancy services for new or existing non-profit organizations?
While ProjectExplorer.org focuses solely on creating and funding our own original programming, select members of the organization are occasionally available to consult on a per-project or hourly basis. Rates vary based on the scope of the project.
Q: Does ProjectExplorer.org partner with other non-profit organizations?
ProjectExplorer.org will occasionally partner with other non-profit organizations whose work and mission fits with our current programming.
Q: Do you accept proposals or treatments for original programming?
Unfortunately, ProjectExplorer.org is unable to accept unsolicited treatments and proposal submissions. ProjectExplorer.org focuses solely on creating and funding our own original programming.
Q: How do I report and error or typo?
Nobody is perfect. While we have combed the website for hours and made every effort to ensure that our site is typo-free, we occassionally miss a letter or two. Please let us know at help@projectexplorer.org and we will address it as soon as we can.
What’s on your mind? We’d love to hear what you think. What worked? How did you adapt our Lesson Plans for your students? What imaginative activities and lesson plans did you create with ProjectExplorer.org’s materials? Please share your ideas with us at education@projectexplorer.org; we love hearing from you!
If you would like more information about ProjectExplorer.org in the classroom, please contact our education team at education@projectexplorer.org. We encourage feedback, comments and suggestions for future expeditions.
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