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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.
Assigning Roles for Group Work
Make your students’ group work more effective by giving each member a specific role to fill.
Exit Tickets
Use exit tickets to assess students’ understanding, monitor their questions, or gather feedback on your teaching.
Fishbowl
Use the Fishbowl discussion strategy to help students practice being contributors and listeners in a group conversation.
Le bocal
Utiliser cette stratégie de discussion pour aider les élèves à mieux contribuer à la conversation dans un groupe et leur apprendre à écouter.
Four Corners
Get all students involved by asking them to show their stance on a statement through their positioning around the room.
Identity Charts
Use identity charts to help students consider the many factors that shape their own identity and that of groups, nations, and historical and literary figures.
Give One, Get One
Students seek out and share ideas and information with classmates through this cooperative learning strategy.
Graffiti Boards
Help students process their thoughts and emotions on a topic by engaging them in a written conversation with their classmates.
Learn to Listen, Listen to Learn
Educators will structure a discussion that uses journaling and group work to strengthen students’ listening skills.
Life Road Maps
Educators will enrich students’ understanding of a historical or literary figure by having students draw the figure’s life journey.