About the program
In the Footsteps of History is a transformative educational experience that takes students on extraordinary journeys led by renowned modern-day explorers. The culmination of 14 years of dedicated teaching in both public and private schools across the nation, this groundbreaking program developed by a diverse team of leading educators, professors, writers, award-winning documentary filmmakers, explorers, and world-class game designers, is unlike anything you’ve experienced in the classroom before! Presenting a new way of learning history that ignites curiosity and passion, In the Footsteps of History delivers a seamless blend of technology, investigation, and academic rigor that brings history to life through the excitement of adventure and exploration. (Works on Chromebook, PC or Mac).
Complete units
Relevant, relatable, and captivating multi-media journeys feature 3D map games and cutting-edge, interactive simulations that build knowledge, expand world views, and foster respect for other cultures.
Crafted to build on each other and emphasize reflection, analysis, and critical thinking, standards aligned units come complete with lesson plans, graphic organizers, documentary-quality videos, teacher scripts, and extensions for all levels. Team competition, student-centered games and experiential activities go far beyond words or pictures, empowering students to become active participants in their own learning. Hailed as a game-changer in the world of social studies education, this holistic educational experience offers unparalleled engagement that fosters a deep appreciation for the world’s rich tapestry of history.
By joining our program, you’ll not only learn about history but become a part of it. Come walk in the footsteps of giants, experience their triumphs and tribulations, and develop a profound connection to the people and events of the past!
VR Walkabouts
Experiential learning right in your classroom! Want your students to descend into a WWI trench? Or stand atop a Mayan pyramid in 850 CE? How about climbing aboard a Viking longship? Capture their imaginations with dozens of transportive, historically accurate experiences that offer myriad opportunities for exploration. Scenes come complete with prompts to stimulate critical thinking, checks for understanding, and self-driven research.
Standards-Aligned Reporting
Our quizzes, integrated at the end of each scaffolded, Lexile-aligned reading supplement, offer immediate checks for understanding. Designed to support Social Studies, WIDA, and Literacy standards, these quizzes auto-grade and provide instant feedback to both students and teachers. This streamlined system allows educators to quickly assess student growth through detailed reporting that tracks student progress, offering valuable insights into performance across each standard. Activities within each lesson are viewable by specific standard strands, allowing teachers additional flexibility in tailoring lessons based on those standards they may wish to emphasize or address.
VR Walkabouts
Experiential learning right in your classroom! Want your students to descend into a WWI trench? Or stand atop a Mayan pyramid in 850 CE? How about climbing aboard a Viking longship? Capture their imaginations with dozens of transportive, historically accurate experiences that offer myriad opportunities for exploration. Scenes come complete with prompts to stimulate critical thinking, checks for understanding, and self-driven research. (PCVR experience).
Traveling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.
– Ibn Battuta, Moroccan scholar and explorer
I am so happy that In the Footsteps has created a way for young people to interact and learn about the world and its history, cultures, and geography. In an era of travel bans and stereotypes, I cannot think of a better way for us to bring peace to our planet as we ready the next generation to define the world they live in.
- Dr. Lobat Asadi, PhD Education: Texas A & M University, lecturer at Harvard Derek Bok Center for Teaching & Learning, and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
