THS SPARK 2026

Discover the hidden treasures waiting just beyond your classroom! Maryland and its surrounding neighbors offer many educational, cultural, historical, scientific, and recreational resources that that can be used for field trips, guest speakers or hands on projects in the community. From fascinating museums and historic landmarks to nature centers, state parks, performing arts venues, colleges, businesses, government institutions, and community organizations, participants will uncover countless opportunities to enrich classroom instruction, inspire student curiosity, and create memorable learning experiences. Whether you're planning an engaging field trip, organizing a school club, developing service-learning projects, or simply looking for new ideas to energize your teaching, this course will provide practical resources and ways to connect to knowledgeable resources in the community that you can use immediately. Beyond the classroom, you'll discover destinations and activities that you and your family can enjoy throughout the year, making Maryland a living classroom filled with opportunities for lifelong learning and adventure.