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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.
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Social Studies
The Experience of a Bus Monitor in South Boston
In this clip from the documentary “Busing: A Rough Ride in Southie”, a Black mother describes her experience as a bus monitor in South Boston.
Day of Protests, Night of Frenzy
A St. Louis Post-Dispatch article summarizes events after day two in Ferguson.
Different Trajectories and Inequity in Boston Schools
In this video from the "Boston Globe", reporter Deanna Pan breaks down the disparities in Boston Public Schools.
#Ferguson Brought National Attention
A New York Times article addresses the role that social media played in rapidly bringing the events in Ferguson to national attention.
Hands Up, Don't Shoot! Built on a Lie
Washington Post journalist Jonathan Capehart documents how difficult it is, for journalists and consumers of news, to face a narrative that contradicts what we believe.
Blank Mask Template
Students use the template of a mask to reflect on their identities and the ways in which they blend in and stand out in dominant culture.
Historical Context and Excerpts from the Purim Story
Students use this handout to complete a Purim text study.
How Social Media Users Help and Harm
A CNN article explores the strengths and weaknesses of, and interplay between, professional news and amateur social media.
Officer Kills Ferguson Teen
A St. Louis Post-Dispatch article summarizes what was known in the first 24 hours after Michael Brown was killed in Ferguson, Mo.