Teach about US

Teach About U.S. was an award-winning intercultural platform that enriched the teaching of American Studies, English and political education and education for sustainable development between 20212 and 2024- Special projects such as “Going Green”, “Power to the People” and “Humboldt 250” brought innovative teaching approaches into German classrooms. Highlights were the U.S. Embassy School Election Projects 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024, the latter with over 8,000 registered learners. 

The platform was not only aimed at English teachers, but also at teachers of other subjects such as STEM and social sciences. It promoted intercultural exchange, sustainable learning and innovative lesson design. In addition, the Teach About U.S. blog offered current insights into U.S. politics and culture.

Teach About U.S. was a cooperation between the U.S. Embassy Berlin, Leuphana University Lüneburg and LIFE e.V.