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Introducing Our US History Curriculum Collection
Draw from this flexible curriculum collection as you plan any middle or high school US history course. Featuring units, C3-style inquiries, and case studies, the collection will help you explore themes of democracy and freedom with your students throughout the year.
“Where I’m From” Big Paper Quotations (en español)
Students use this handout to complete a Big Paper silent discussion of the short story “Where I’m From”. This resource is in Spanish.
A Brief History of South Africa during Apartheid (en español)
Use these slides to provide a historical framework about South African history during apartheid. This resource is in Spanish.
I Am the Only American Indian (en español)
In this personal narrative, a young woman reflects on racial dynamics and feeling invisible in the school cafeteria. This resource is in Spanish.
Living in Two Worlds (en español)
In this story, a young woman reflects on her Chinese American identity. This resource is in Spanish.
Belonging on Your Own Terms: Connection Questions (en español)
This handout helps students complete an activity centered around four personal narratives. This resource is in Spanish.
Borders & Belonging Hexagonal Thinking Template (en español)
A blank template to complete the Hexagonal Thinking activity. This resource is in Spanish.
Hexagonal Thinking Written Response (en español)
Using evidence from a text, students use this handout to explore points of connection from their Hexagonal Thinking grid. This resource is in Spanish.
The Circles of Action Personal Reflection (en español)
Students use this handout to reflect on belonging in their inner circle, in their community, and in the world. This resource is in Spanish.
Flower or Weed? (en español)
To develop schema for the poem "Identity," students reflect on the pros and cons of being a flower or a weed. This resource is in Spanish.
“Identity” by Julio Noboa Polanco (en español)
In this poem, the speaker chooses to reject conformity and instead embrace and celebrate individuality. This resource is in Spanish.
What Do I Value? (en español)
Students use this handout to help them explore their own values—the things that matter most to them. This resource is in Spanish.