March 3-March 7 Lesson Plan Roundup
This week, we continued our focus on Greece, then paused for a moment to create lesson plans that could help teachers explain the current situation with Ukraine and Russia to their students. Classical Greece (4th/5th Cen
March 10-March 14 Lesson Plan Roundup
This week, continuing on a theme we started last week in response to the current Ukrainian crisis, we here at passports have been working on lesson plans relating to Eastern and Southeastern Europe, a region with a long,
March 17- March 21 Lesson Plan Roundup
Check out our lesson plans from this week! Imperial Russia (1721-1917) - Dostoevsky’s Grand Inquisitor Through an in-depth analysis of various primary and secondary sources, including a full reading of the parable of the
March 24- March 28 Lesson Plan Roundup
Calling all World War II buffs! We have a feeling you’ll be interested in browsing these new lesson plans: Auschwitz Concentration Camp Through an analysis of primary and secondary sources, students in this lesson
March 31- April 4 Lesson Plan Roundup
Continuing on with last week’s theme, here are some more lesson plans focusing on Interwar Europe. Let us know what you think! Interwar Europe (1919-1939) — Remarque: All quiet on the Western Front Through the use
April 7- April 11 Lesson Plan Roundup
This week was a short one for those of us in the Educational Department here at passports. Tuesday and Wednesday we attended the 45th Annual Northeast Regional Conference on the Social Studies, where we had a chanc
6 Travel Apps to Download Before Your Next Trip Overseas
Traveling overseas in the near future? Download these nifty travel apps now, you'll thank us later.
3 Ideas for Your Next Group Tour
Faculty-led group tours are shorter, affordable for most families, and provide travel abroad opportunity for more students. Here are our five favorite itineraries. Pick one of ours, or design your own!
Historical India: Explore the Subcontinent's Forts, Palaces and Monuments
Historical India: Explore the Subcontinent's Forts, Palaces and Monuments
Le Beau Voyage
9 Days London 2 • Caen 1 • St. Malo 1 • Loire Valley 1 • Paris 2… join us!
Benefits for Teachers Who Travel with Their Students
As our partner in organizing educational travel, we’ve always rewarded group organizers with cash bonuses, EXTRA free trips, and other great benefits.
Navigating the World of Educational Travel, Part 2
Helping you to navigate the world of educational travel… one blog post at a time.
Italy is the Ultimate Educational Tour Destination
Overflowing with history and abounding with art and architecture, Italy is the ultimate educational tour destination for you and your students!
5 Things Successful Group Travel Organizers Don't Do!
Five ways to avoid failure when recruiting passengers for your educational travel group!
Eco-Tourism on the Isle of Enchantment
Eco-Tourism on the Isle of Enchantment.. come away with us!
First-Hand Account: How an Educational Tour Impacted Me
First-Hand Account: “How an Educational Tour Impacted Me” - learn how educational travel impacted a student FROM a student.
3 Must-See Sights in Washington, DC
In honor of Veterans Day, here is our choice of the top three must-see sights in Washington, DC -- the Korean, Vietnam and WWII War Memorials
Fear and Courage
A response to the NYTimes piece, Travel is my Antidote for Fear. As Covid eases, I’m heading out again.
Teacher Tuesday: We'd Like Your Help!
Teacher Tuesday: We'd Like Your Help!… please?
Teacher Tuesday: How to Customize Your Passports Prezitation
Teacher Tuesday: How to Customize Your Passports Prezitation
How to Keep Students Motivated This Summer
School's out for summer, but that doesn't mean your tour group has to wait until fall to keep the excitement going during down time. Try out these ways to keep connected with your travelers this summer.
Teacher Tuesday: How to Flip Your Classroom, Passports-Style
Teacher Tuesday: How to Flip Your Classroom, Passports-Style
Last-minute reminders from traveling teachers
As you get ready for your summer trip, here are some last-minute reminders from teachers who travel with students.
London, Paris and Rome: The Gold Standard of Student Group Tours
London, Paris and Rome: The Gold Standard of Student Group Tours