Barrier Breaker: Jackie Robinson and the Activism of Professional Athletes

Open to: Grades K -12 Educators
Opportunity at a Glance: This interactive workshop will allow participants to examine some of the Civics for All curricular resources including the brand-new comic Barrier Breaker #1.  Participants will have an opportunity to tour the museum’s exhibitions and discuss how to integrate resources from the museum’s collection into lessons.

The Department of Social Studies and Civics will model classroom strategies on using comics in the classroom and lessons on baseball history.

All participants will receive the following:

  • Access to ready-to-go classroom materials;
  • CTLE credit;
  • Breakfast and lunch.

Key dates:  Wednesday May 29 from 9:00a.m,. – 3:00p.m.
Location: Jackie Robinson Museum – 75 Varick Street, New York, New York, 10013
Registration deadline: 05/28/2024
Take action: Register 
For more information: CivicsforAll@schools.nyc.gov