The readings in this collection explore the nature of identity, belonging, tolerance, and difference in our increasingly global society.
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Genocide & Mass Violence
Journalism in a Digital Age
Use the documentary film Reporter to explore the changing landscape of journalism and challenge students to consider their roles as creators and consumers of news.
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Antisemitism & Religious Intolerance
Standing Up to Hatred and Intolerance
Address today's global challenges with lesson plans focused on current events including the refugee crisis and contemporary antisemitism.
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Justice & Human Rights
The Reckoning: Understanding the International Criminal Court
Explore judgment, justice, and the International Criminal Court with these resources centered on the documentary film The Reckoning.
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Holocaust
The Rescuers
Examine the moral dilemmas faced by five diplomats who, at great personal risk, assisted Jews fleeing Nazi persecution during the Holocaust.
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Bullying & Ostracism
Using Bully in the Classroom
Use clips from the film BULLY, along with additional classroom resources, to address issues of ostracism, bullying, and encourage upstander behavior in your school and classroom.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
What Makes Democracy Work?
Explore definitions of democracy, citizenship, and civic participation through new lessons, readings, audio interviews and more.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Educator Resources for American Creed
View lessons created by Facing History to help educators share the PBS and Citizen Film documentary American Creed with their students. These lesson plans bring together teaching strategies, videos, and activities that will help you explore themes such as common ideals and national identity.
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Race in US History
Race & Membership/Eugenics
Civil Rights Movement
Resources for Black History Month
Black History Month is more than a celebration of selected achievements by a talented few. It is a time for students, educators, and historians to deeply examine pivotal moments of the African American experience. The historical impact of African Americans on the story of America is profound and ongoing – but it is within the study of this history that we become better equipped to wrestle with the challenges and opportunities around contemporary discussions of racism.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Spark a Connection
Our resources help you get out of your comfort zone and spark a connection. In partnership with BRIDGES and the National Civil Rights Museum.
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Teaching Current Events: Democracy and Civic Engagement
Democracies across the globe are increasingly fragile. Examine the health of democracy, voting and elections, and the pivotal role civic participation of young people plays.
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Teaching Current Events: Hate, Violence and Injustice
Hate is in the headlines around the world. These resources offer sensitive entry points to confront troubling violence and injustice, including terrorism, genocide, and attacks on human rights.
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