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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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Head, Heart, Conscience
This strategy uses reflection prompts to help students consider a complex or emotional topic through the lenses of head, heart, and ethics.
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The Common Good in Times of Crisis
This mini-lesson invites students to explore how their actions and the actions of their leaders can help promote the common good in a time of crisis.
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Toolbox for Care
This teaching strategy invites students to think about the “tools” they have access to that can help them take care of themselves and their community in the wake of traumatic news.
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Connecting the Past to the Present Using Oral History
This strategy helps students engage with oral histories in order to deepen their understanding of how past events impacted individuals and communities, and to gain new perspectives on the present.
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Creating Healthy News Habits
Help students develop healthy habits for protecting their mental health while staying informed and taking action.
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Processing Antisemitism, Terror, and War
Help students process the antisemitic terrorist attacks by Hamas and the ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza.
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Pronouncing Names
Students examine the importance of pronouncing names correctly through this class activity.
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Contracting for Back to School
Develop a classroom contract to create a brave and reflective community of mutual respect and inclusion.
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Building Connections with Concentric Circles
Students build connections with their peers by sharing small details about themselves in paired discussion.
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Create a Goal and Discover Your “Why”
This student goal-setting activity helps students set SMART personal goals for the school year and discover their source of motivation.
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How Do Hate Crimes Impact People and Communities?
Students learn about the impact that hate crimes have on people and communities and the importance of fostering belonging in our communities.
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