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Welcome to the International Servant Leaders Museum
Inspiring the Leaders of Tomorrow
About Us
The Dehkhoda Educational Foundation proudly presents the International Servant Leaders Museum, dedicated to celebrating the lives and legacies of global humanitarian leaders. Our mission is to inspire the next generation through interactive exhibits, educational programs, and immersive experiences.
Why Choose Us?
- Educational Value: Aligned with Illinois Learning Standards to enhance classroom learning.
- Inspirational Experience: Students leave inspired to make a positive impact.
- Convenient Location: Easily accessible with ample parking for school groups.
“Last year the foundation opened the International Servant Leaders Museum, a unique and powerful museum showcasing iconic humanitarian leaders around the world.” – United States Senator Dick Durbin
“My students enjoyed their experience at the Museum. They thought of it as educational and inspirational.” – Dr. Marie-Elene Roberge, College Professor
Discover more inspiring testimonials from visitors to the International Servant Leaders Museum—click here to read their stories!
Field Trip Highlights
- Engaging Exhibits: Explore global leaders through interactive displays and museum-quality artifacts.
- Educational Workshops: Foster leadership skills, critical thinking, and community service.
- Guided Tours: Tailored to educational standards and student interests.
- Hands-On Activities: Bring leadership concepts to life.
Field Trip Packages
- Standard Package: Guided tour of exhibits. Duration: 1.5 hours.
- Extended Package: Guided tour, workshop, and hands-on activity. Duration: 2.5 hours.
- Custom Package: Tailored visits for specific educational goals. Contact us for details.
*Each session requires a minimum of 10 students to be booked and can accommodate up to 50 students.
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Illinois Learning Standards Alignment
Social Science – History:
SS.H.1.6-8.MdC: Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.
- Exhibit Focus: Explore the lives of historical servant leaders like Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Mother Teresa.
SS.H.2.6-8.MdC: Explain how and why perspectives of people have changed over time.
- Exhibit Focus: Displays showing the evolution of perspectives and approaches of servant leaders over time.
SS.H.3.6-8.LC: Classify the kinds of historical sources used in a secondary interpretation.
- Exhibit Focus: Interactive displays with primary sources (letters, speeches, photographs) of servant leaders.
SS.H.4.6-8.MdC: Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras.
- Exhibit Focus: Examination of social, political, and economic factors influencing servant leaders’ actions.
Social Science – Civics and Economics:
SS.CV.2.6-8.MdC: Compare the means by which individuals and groups change societies, promote the common good, and protect rights.
- Exhibit Focus: Stories of servant leaders promoting the common good and protecting rights through civic engagement.
SS.CV.3.6-8.MdC: Apply civic virtues and democratic principles in school and community settings.
- Exhibit Focus: Examples of servant leaders applying civic virtues and democratic principles in their actions.
SS.EC.1.6-8.MdC: Analyze how different economic systems allocate resources.
- Exhibit Focus: Highlighting servant leaders in various economic systems and their approaches to economic inequalities.
SS.EC.2.6-8.MdC: Explain how economic decisions affect the wellbeing of individuals, businesses, and society.
- Exhibit Focus: Case studies of economic decisions by servant leaders and their societal impacts.
Social Science Learning Standards – Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Leadership:
- SEL Goals: Developing self-awareness, social awareness, decision-making, and responsible behaviors through interactive exhibits and activities.
Additional Educational Activities
- Workshops and Seminars: Leadership skills, historical analysis, civic engagement.
- Student Projects and Presentations: Active learning and application of knowledge from museum exhibits.
By aligning our exhibits with these detailed standards, students gain a comprehensive and enriching educational experience in history, social studies, and leadership principles.
