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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.
Truth and Reconciliation
Investigate the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and its role in helping individuals and the nation overcome the historical injustice and trauma of the Indian Residential Schools system.
VƩritƩ et rƩconciliation
Examinez la Commission de vĆ©ritĆ© et de rĆ©conciliation du Canada ainsi que le rĆ“le quāelle joue pour aider les individus et la nation Ć surmonter le traumatisme et lāinjustice historique du systĆØme des pensionnats autochtones.
History in Search of a Name
Examine the debate that led to a declaration describing the Canadian government's colonial policies toward Indigenous Peoples as ācultural genocide.ā
L'histoire Ć la recherche d'un nom
Ćtudiez le dĆ©bat qui a abouti Ć une dĆ©claration caractĆ©risant de Ā«āgĆ©nocide culturelāĀ» les politiques coloniales du gouvernement canadien Ć lāĆ©gard des Peuples Autochtones.
Civic Choices
Explore the efforts of leaders and activists advocating for indigenous rights and culture, including young people using their history and culture to build bridges toward others and the future.
Choix civiques
DĆ©couvrez les efforts entrepris par les dirigeants et les militants qui dĆ©fendent les droits et la culture des Peuples Autochtones, y compris les jeunes qui utilisent leur histoire et leur culture pour bĆ¢tir des ponts vers les autres et vers lāavenir.
Responding to Rising Antisemitism
Inform students about the rising number of antisemitic incidents in the United States and explore the story of one teacherās response to an antisemitic incident involving high school students in her community.
Stereotypes, Media, and Islamophobia
This mini-lesson is designed to help students reflect on how the movies, shows, and books we consume can reinforce stereotypes about Muslims and the harmful impact stereotyping has on people's lives.
Identifying Raphael Lemkin's Outrage
Students examine how Lemkinās outrage over the crimes committed by the Ottoman Empire during World War I inspired him to take action.
Exploring Raphael Lemkin's Actions: The Invention of the Word "Genocide"
Students learn about the challenges Lemkin faced from the international legal community, including its lack of sufficient language to talk about crimes against humanity and civilization.
Continuing Lemkin's Legacy: What Can We Do to Prevent and Stop Genocide?
Focusing on the crisis in Darfur, students examine what it means to pursue Lemkinās mission to stop and prevent genocide in today's world.