Currently not accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
![]() NPS / Kirke Wrench OverviewGrades 10-12thHow does activism shape our understanding of mass incarceration? Does activism support our democracy?What is the cost of resistance? Engage your students with the unknown history of men who were incarcerated on the island for their beliefs against the government. Students will use primary resources to investigate how politics, race, activism and democracy played a role in the imprisonment of these men. Prisoners of Conscience uses the Understanding by Design framework, incorporates Common Core Standards and Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies. The program is framed by the essential question - "How does activism shape our understanding of mass incarceration? Does activism support our democracy?" Program StructureThe program is structured in the following three-touch model:
How to ApplyStep 1: Educators must complete the Education Reservation Request Form. Step 2: Park staff will reach out to accepted classes after October 15th, 2025 to schedule a date for your class visit and park visit. Please keep in mind, programs on Alcatraz are only offered Wednesday - Friday. Step 3: New teachers must attend a Teacher Workshop to confirm program dates. Step 4: Teachers complete pre-site lessons with students before the scheduled Ranger Class visit. Ranger visits the classroom virtually or in-person. Step 5: Class attends in-person park visit. Step 6: Teachers complete the post-site lesson and share student work with Rangers. |
Last updated: October 1, 2025