Programs for students and teachers |
Innovation, invention, and discovery are seen as pillars of American Culture. 1421 is dedicated to providing experiential learning-based STEM education curriculum supplements so all schools can deliver on their STEM objectives in a fun and engaging way. Our educational resources are designed to support “learning through exploration” both in and out of the classroom.
The 1421 Foundation will commence offering in-classroom, ex-classroom, and project-based learning experiences (lesson plans, presentations, and worksheets) for Middle School students from January 1, 2020. When we can, we will provide visual and animated lectures on the Age of Exploration to larger student bodies as part of focus on scientific method, inclusion in education, and rethinking history. |
Programs for museums and non-profits |
1421 champions the creation of special exhibits and partnerships with museums and non-profits in three topical areas: ancient maritime civilizations, the Chinese voyages of exploration, theories of pre-Columbian transoceanic diffusion.
As a requirement in any exhibition development, we aim to integrate museum assets into the larger educational landscape. As such, beyond the exhibits and associated exhibit interpretations, we aim to identify and develop high-performing digital platforms that can aggregate and distribute the museum’s / exhibit’s educational content to all communities. Recognizing ourselves as born from amateur-enthusiasts, we aim to foster innovative experimentation by individual museums in how traditional theories and historical interpretation can be challenged in an engaging, constructive way. |
Programs for clubs and communities |
Historical societies, yacht clubs, book clubs, adventure travel and explorer groups are among the many types of clubs and communities we serve by providing keynote speeches on topics including ancient maritime history, the Chinese voyages of exploration, and theories of pre-Columbian transoceanic exploration.
Sr. Members of our Education Department are available to lecture at special events, annual meetings, conventions, and as part of vacation enrichment programs (especially cruises and cultural-heritage travel). Contact us for a speaking engagement and lecture series → |