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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.
Expressing Diversity in Jewish Identity: Blending In and Standing Out
This two-day lesson uses the story of Purim as a frame to examine how Jews have preserved and protected their identities and culture in dominant societies by choosing when to blend in and when to stand out.
Rose, Thorn, Bud Template
Students use this printable template to consider recent successes, challenges, and opportunities they experienced this week.
Compass Points
Students share what excites them about class, their needs and worries, and suggestions for making the the class a positive learning environment.
Teach the Teacher Exit Ticket
Use this Exit Ticket Template to give students an opportunity to tell you about themselves at the start of the school year.
My Very Special Item
This handout gives students a starting place for telling a story about the item they choose to frame and its significance.
My Community Exit Card
At the end of your lesson on community, students complete this exit card with prompts about a community they belong two.
What Is Community? Anticipation Guide
Students decide if they agree or disagree with a set a statements about community.
The ABCs of Community
Students generate a word for each letter of the alphabet that represent to them an aspect of “community.”
Start with Yourself: Reflection Prompts and Action Steps
As you prepare to welcome students back to school, use these reflection questions and action items to consider how your beliefs, values, biases, and politics influence your interactions with your students.
Center Relationships and Care: Reflection Prompts and Action Steps
As you prepare to welcome students back to school, use these reflection questions and action items to help you center relationships and care in your teaching.
Infuse Personal Reflection and Self-Care into Your Practice: Reflection Prompts and Action Steps
As you prepare to welcome students back to school, use these reflection questions and action items to help you incorporate self-care and reflection into your teaching.