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Common Core Writing Prompts and Strategies: The Reconstruction Era and the Fragility of Democracy
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This resource guides students through a deep exploration of the pivotal era of American history when a nation divided by slavery and war was challenged to rebuild.
The Reconstruction Era and the Fragility of Democracy
This resource guides students through a deep exploration of the pivotal era of American history when a nation divided by slavery and war was challenged to rebuild.
Fostering Civil Discourse: How Do We Talk About Issues That Matter?
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The ideas and tools in this guide will help you prepare students to engage in reflective conversations on topics that matter.
Exploring Civil Rights and Migration: 18-week Curriculum Outline
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Recommended for 7th and 8th-grade, this outline provides an instructional pathway for middle school educators to teach an 18-week curriculum exploring membership, belonging, and the power of individual and collective choices.
Fostering Civil Discourse (South Africa version)
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This guide provides strategies designed to help you navigate these challenging times and support your students to develop effective skills for participation in the classroom and the wider community.
From Reflection to Action: A Choosing to Participate Toolkit
This guide contains a flexible collection of activities, readings, lessons, and strategies designed to help you develop a meaningful civic education experience in your classroom.
The Power of Propaganda
In this classroom video, a high school class prepares to read Elie Wiesel’s Night.
Identity Charts
In this classroom video, students create identity charts about themselves as they prepare to write narrative essays.
Introducing Universe of Obligation in an English Language Arts Classroom
In this classroom video, an English language arts teacher introduces the idea of a “universe of obligation."
Unit Overview Grid: Teaching An Inspector Calls
Get a birds-eye view of the materials, topics, and activities covered in this Unit.
Warriors Don't Cry
Melba Pattillo’s autobiographical account of the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, explores not only the power of racism, but also ideas of justice, identity, and choice.