FableVision Studios

FableVision Studios

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115

Last updated on August 14, 2024
Grant awarded by
Library of Congress
Region
East
Organization Type
Educational Service Agency
Congressional District(s)
7
Fiscal Year Of First Grant
FY 2018 [10/01/17 - 09/30/18]
Contributing Organization(s)
Maryland Humanities, Maryland Public Television
Organization description

FableVision Studios develops educational media such as animations, games, websites, apps, videos, and more. Our signature blend of positive messaging, storytelling, and interactive technologies is sought after by a host of best-in-class organizations, including leading publishers, broadcasters, educational and nonprofit organizations, museums, hospitals and health care organizations.

Project description

Civics! An American Musical, is a free online civics game that engages middle school students in analyzing and utilizing primary sources from the Library of Congress to create historically accurate musical performances. Civics! showcases an innovative design approach that combines: best practices of inquiry-based learning and instruction; alignment with Social Studies Framework for Career, College and Civic Life (C3); historical sources from the Library of Congress; and a game-based approach that provides scaffolded learning and engaging PD resources.

In the game, students assume the role of a theater producer adapting true events from United States history to the stage. It’s up to them to analyze primary sources from the Library of Congress to create a new smash Broadway musical hit that is historically accurate and celebrates the power of ordinary citizens in creating change. Students work with different theatrical departments to learn about important aspects of creating a musical, such as costuming, set design, writing, and music. Once all the mini-games are complete, they are rewarded with a scene from their musical on opening night, completely personalized based on the creative choices they made during their game experience.
TPS project focus
  • Apps/Online Interactives/Games
  • Teaching Materials
Content focus
  • Advocacy
  • Civics
  • Civil Rights
  • History
  • Music
Audience
  • Classroom teachers
  • Homeschoolers
  • Students
Level(s)
  • 6 - 8
  • 9 - 12
Population focus
  • African Americans
  • Asian Americans
  • English language learners
  • Hispanic/Latinx
  • Jewish Americans
  • Learners with disabilities
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Low income
  • Men and boys
  • Muslim Americans
  • Native American/Indigenous
  • Rural
  • Urban
  • Women and girls
Organization Contact
Adam Landry
[email protected]
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