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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.
Responding to Rising Antisemitism
Inform students about the rising number of antisemitic incidents in the United States and explore the story of one teacher’s 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.
Human Rights in the News
Help students understand what human rights are and how people are working to promote them.
The Debate over Reparations for Racial Injustice
This mini-lesson helps students define the term, learn what forms reparations can take, and consider what reparations should be offered for slavery and other racist policies.
The Equal Rights Amendment: A 97-Year Struggle
This mini-lesson provides an overview of the ERA and a look at the history behind the struggle to ratify the amendment that would formally guarantee women equal rights to men under the US Constitution.
Creating a Society That Ensures Safety for All
This mini-lesson invites students to synthesize their learning about the causes of racial injustice in policing and reflect on the implications these causes have on the individual and collective choices we make today.
Preparing for a Conversation about Policing and Racial Injustice
This mini-lesson prepares students to engage in conversations about policing and racial injustice by inviting them to co-create class norms and reflect on the emotions and experiences they and their classmates bring.
The World Cup: Activism, Upstanding, and Free Speech
Learn about how athletes and fans can engage in activism and consider the limits placed on free speech during professional sports games.
Responding to the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Use this mini-lesson to help students learn about who is impacted by the earthquake and what individuals, organizations, and governments can do to help.
Responding to Recent Shootings and the Perils of Daily Life
Use this mini-lesson to help students process the tragic news of recent shootings of young people going about their daily lives.
Who Are the Victims and Perpetrators of Hate Crimes?
Students explore the data on survivors of hate crimes, as well as research on the motives and behavior of perpetrators.