Nations Classroom Blog

Today’s high school and middle school students have no memory of September 11, 2001. A visit to the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial is important because it connects youth with recent history. There are deep discussions and meaningful connections to be made on a school trip to Washington, D.C. 

Read more about why your group should visit, or watch our short video here.

For many high school students, the college road trip is a rite of passage. Like learning to drive, researching and visiting colleges is a huge step towards adulthood. It's inspiring to tour the halls of a university and imagine yourself as a student there.

Even though the traditional Washington, D.C. trip is associated with 8th grade, our nation's capital can serve as a great launching point for a college road trip for older students. 

Here's an example of a simple four-day trip to historic Virginia that includes visits to universities in the surrounding areas.

When it comes to learning about the Holocaust, many middle and high school students are usually introduced to it by reading the Diary of Anne Frank, watching the Boy in the Striped Pajamas, or reading Elie Wiesel’s Night.

A visit to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum brings one of the most horrific events of the 20th Century to life.

We've been asking ourselves for the last few weeks how we can bring awareness and educate students about African American history. While we are currently working on all new itineraries, we know that many of our current destinations have historic sites dedicated to African American history.

Here are a few of the historic sites in Virginia that feature exhibits that can teach students about African American history.

While planning a school trip to Washington, D.C., the number of museums, memorials, and monuments can seem overwhelming. While you could let a NationsClassroom representative create an itinerary for you, most teachers like the ability to customize and select itinerary items that best suit their students. 

Out of all the attractions in Washington, D.C., here are the top ten we think all student groups should experience while on tour.

With the end of the school year just around the corner, most students are looking forward to their next big steps. For our twelve to thirteen year old students, that means thinking about moving on to their final year of middle school.

The summer is the perfect time to start planning for next years eighth grade trip. Celebrate your eighth graders by putting together a special itinerary to one of the top 8th Grade School Trip Destinations.

Here are some guidelines for your school's next trip to Arlington National Cemetery. 

Did you know there was no National WWI Memorial in Washington D.C.?

This is the question that greets you when you visit the National World War One Memorial Centennial Commission's website. But now, over 100 years after the end of the Great War, the Commission has finally broken ground and begun construction on D.C.’s newest memorial just one block east of the White House. The memorial isn’t due to be completed until late this year, but here are a few things we already know that will get you excited to visit.