At the heart of this learning experience is the Search History Project—a student-driven inquiry into a place they care about. Using diverse sources and community perspectives, students investigate the Indigenous histories of that place, assemble multimedia artifacts, and create a narrative that challenges the Myth of Discovery.

As they explore how U.S. history has been told—and what has been left out—students build skills in evaluating perspectives, connecting with community, historical thinking, and translating ideas into impact. Each project is unique, rooted in curiosity and a deepening understanding of place.