izzit.org

izzit.org® has partnered with educators since 2006 to create classroom-ready resources that spark curiosity, build critical thinking skills, and promote meaningful discussion. With nearly two decades of experience supporting teachers across all 50 states, we specialize in creating engaging, standards-aligned content designed to make complex topics clear and accessible. Our most popular offerings include: • 45-Minute Lessons with built-in videos, student activities, viewing guides, and discussion prompts. • Daily Current Events paired with vocabulary and discussion questions. • Professional Development Webinars led by experienced educators and classroom leaders. • Virtual International Field Trip (VIFT) – a flexible, passport-based classroom activity that takes students on a global journey to explore geography, history, and culture. Our content covers a wide range of subjects, including economics, civics, U.S. history, and financial literacy, making it easy to bring real-world relevance into your classroom without the prep stress. Everything we offer is created with teachers in mind to help students think for themselves and thrive in a free society. For our full library of videos, lesson plans, and more, visit us at www.izzit.org.

Platinum GuideStar Transparency Rating Impact in Education 2023 PA CTE Over 1.3 million total YouTube views in 2024. Over 17,000 downloaded 45-Minute Lessons since the launch in September of 2024.

History of izzit.org izzit.org launched in 2006 with a mission to help students think critically about the world around them. Our founder, Bob Chitester, was passionate about making big ideas, like how economies work, what makes a society thrive, and the importance of individual choices, accessible and engaging for high school students. From the start, our goal has been to equip teachers with high-quality, thought-provoking resources that fit into real classrooms. Our first video lessons, including The Price System, The Foundations of Wealth, and Yours and Mine, focused on helping students explore social, economic, and civic concepts through stories and examples they could connect with. While not all of these early titles are still available on our website, they laid the groundwork for our current offerings. Thanks to early support from educators and a growing demand for relevant classroom tools, izzit.org quickly expanded. By repurposing content from award-winning documentaries, we could build a robust library of videos and lessons faster, without sacrificing quality. What began with a focus on economics has grown into a diverse range of subjects, including civics, government, U.S. history, financial literacy, and more. Today, our most-used resources—like our 45-Minute Lessons, Virtual International Field Trip, and daily Current Events—reflect that growth and are designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s educators and students. In 2021, izzit.org became its own 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Our mission/vision Supporting Educators, Shaping Futures At izzit.org, we're dedicated to helping educators make a lasting impact. We know that teaching is about more than delivering lessons. It's about empowering students to think deeply, question thoughtfully, and engage respectfully with the world around them. That's why we focus on giving you the educational resources you need to guide these important conversations and build the skills students need to succeed. Your work as an educator changes lives. Our goal is to support you every step of the way. Our Mission To provide our educational partners with resources that inspire students to think critically and flourish in a free society.