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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.
Two Names, Two Worlds (en español)
In Spanish, Jonathan Rodríguez reflects on his name through poetry. How does his name “place him in the world”?
The Republic of Imagination (excerpt)
Author Azar Nafisi discusses the roles of literature and imagination in both repressive states and democracies.
Transcript of Shane Koyczan's TED Talk
Read poet Shane Koyczan's powerful spoken word poem about bullying, “To This Day."
Storytelling Sketch to Stretch
This handout asks students to create a sketch that reflects their ideas on a quotation about identity and storytelling.
Storytelling Sketch to Stretch (En Español)
In Spanish, this handout asks students to create a sketch that reflects their ideas on a quotation about identity and storytelling.
The Power of Names Group Work
Students take on assigned roles to collaboratively answer questions that explore the relationship between names, identity, and society.
Navigating Multiple Identities
Armenian American writer Diana Der Hovanessian reflects on how her family history influences her identity in her poem "Two Voices."
Navigating Multiple Identities (en español)
Armenian American writer Diana Der Hovanessian reflects on how her family history influences her identity in her poem "Two Voices." This resource is in Spanish.
Becoming Ourselves Group Work
Students use this handout as a guide for reading a personal narrative written by a young person.
Exploring Community in Three Ways
Students use this graphic organizer to dissect the definition of community.
Two Names, Two Worlds Graphic Organizer
Students take on assigned roles to collaboratively answer questions about the poem "Two Names, Two Worlds" by Jonathan Rodriguez.