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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.
Media and Strategies for Teaching Farewell to Manzanar
Find the teaching strategies, media, and online resources referenced throughout the Teaching Farewell To Manzanar guide.
Establishing Opening and Closing Routines
These opening and closing classroom routines will set a welcoming tone, allow students to connect with one another, and encourage goal setting.
Teaching Mockingbird
Learn how to incorporate civic education, ethical reflection and historical context into a literary exploration of Harper Lee's novel, To Kill A Mockingbird.
Teaching Mockingbird Media and Readings
Enrich your teaching of To Kill a Mockingbird with this set of videos, photographs, and readings that will help students contextualize the novel.
Activities for the First Days of School
These first-week-of-school activities create welcoming learning environments that prioritize care, relationships, and community.
Back to School: Building Community for Connection and Learning
These back-to-school activities and teacher resources will help you lay a foundation for a reflective and caring community at the start of the school year.
Current Events in the Classroom
Explore classroom resources for making connections between current events and your curriculum, including activities and discussion strategies for high school and middle school students.
What Is Belonging? | Introductory Lesson
This lesson introduces students to the concept of belonging and the many factors that can shape one’s sense of belonging in the world.
How Do Borders Shape Belonging? | Introductory Lesson
In this lesson, students will expand their understanding of borders and consider the ways in which borders can impact how individuals and groups experience belonging in the world.
Disability Rights and the Legacy of Judy Heumann’s Activism
Learn about Judy Heumann’s life and legacy and explore ways to continue to advance disability rights.
Pronouncing Names
Students examine the importance of pronouncing names correctly through this class activity.