Teaching Social Studies and Civics with Retro Report

Open to: Grades K – 12 NYC DOE Educators (Teachers, Instructional Leads and Administrators)
Opportunity at a Glance: Join Retro Report and the New York City Department of Education Social Studies team, for a workshop focused on using U.S. History and Civics resources to meet the needs of all learners.

Retro Report has a new resource collection of 25 short films, accompanied by a series of scaffolded resources and primary source packs to engage students in inquiry activities and expository writing. These resources are a great fit for the following grade levels:

  • Grade 8: Units 5 and 6;
  • Grade 11: Units 5-7; and
  • Grade 12: Participation in Government course

We will model classroom strategies, hear from filmmakers and have time to explore primary sources and analysis tools.
Key dates:  Tuesday March 18 from 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Location: Retro Report: 633 Third Avenue, 16th Floor Manhattan, 10017
Registration deadline: 03/17/2025

Take action: Register
For more information: civicsforaall@schools.nyc.gov