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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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English & Language Arts
Belonging on Your Own Terms: Connection Questions (en español)
This handout helps students complete an activity centered around four personal narratives. This resource is in Spanish.
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Borders & Belonging Hexagonal Thinking Template
A blank template to complete the Hexagonal Thinking activity.
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Borders & Belonging Hexagonal Thinking Template (en español)
A blank template to complete the Hexagonal Thinking activity. This resource is in Spanish.
![Yellow hexagons](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-03/pexels-andreea-ch-11889329.jpg?h=fa1456f8&itok=Sa5Hkwjb)
Hexagonal Thinking Written Response
Using evidence from a text, students use this handout to explore points of connection from their Hexagonal Thinking grid.
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Hexagonal Thinking Written Response (en español)
Using evidence from a text, students use this handout to explore points of connection from their Hexagonal Thinking grid. This resource is in Spanish.
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The Circles of Action Personal Reflection
Students use this handout to reflect on belonging in their inner circle, in their community, and in the world.
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The Circles of Action Personal Reflection (en español)
Students use this handout to reflect on belonging in their inner circle, in their community, and in the world. This resource is in Spanish.
![Students work in class](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-03/Facing-History_SJLA_018.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=2NPjEuVx)
From Fitting In to Belonging: Text Set Overview
Get an overview of the materials, topics, and activities in this Text Set.
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Essential Questions for a Borders & Belonging Unit
These essential questions are designed to frame a Borders & Belonging ELA unit.
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Essential Questions for a Coming-of-Age Unit
These essential questions are designed to frame a Coming-of-Age ELA unit.
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Journal Prompts for a Borders & Belonging Unit
Explore a menu of journal prompts designed to support student reflection for a Borders & Belonging ELA unit.
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