Resource Library
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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.
Introducing Borders (en español)
This informational text introduces students to the concept of borders. This reading is in Spanish.
Introducing Borders (adapted version) (en español)
Adapted for English Learners and students who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to the concept of borders. This reading is in Spanish.
Is It a Crime for Women to Vote? (en español)
In Spanish, read the speech Susan B. Anthony delivered after being arrested for voting in a presidential election before women had gained the right to vote.
“Be Like Wilt” by Neema Avashia (en español)
This narrative tells Avashia’s story of finding belonging unexpectedly on the basketball court as someone who felt like an outsider in a small, rural town. This resource is in Spanish.
“Coming into Language” by Jimmy Santiago Baca (en español)
This narrative exemplifies how one can find a sense of home and belonging through self-expression. This resource is in Spanish.
The Legacy of a Witness (en español)
Learn about Armin Wegner's efforts to raise consciousness about the Armenian massacres. This resource is in Spanish.
I Am the Only American Indian (en español)
In this personal narrative, a young woman reflects on racial dynamics and feeling invisible in the school cafeteria. This resource is in Spanish.
Living in Two Worlds (en español)
In this story, a young woman reflects on her Chinese American identity. This resource is in Spanish.
“Identity” by Julio Noboa Polanco (en español)
In this poem, the speaker chooses to reject conformity and instead embrace and celebrate individuality. This resource is in Spanish.
Why Do People Need to Belong? (en español)
This informational text about belonging explores why humans seek belonging and the positive and negative aspects of forming social groups. This resource is in Spanish.
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”?