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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

Global Immigration

Race in US History

Developing Student Voice, Character, and Civic Agency

This middle school curriculum leads students in an examination of identity, membership and belonging, and civic participation through an analysis of historical case studies and literature.

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and historian David M. Kennedy explore American ideals and identity.

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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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Democracy & Civic Engagement

From Reflection to Action: A Choosing to Participate Toolkit

Get our toolkit to learn how to strengthen your students' civic skills and knowledge. Our guide includes flexible activities and strategies ranging from one class period to a semester-long elective or independent civic action project.

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Holocaust

Introduce Schindler's List to a New Generation

Learn about the new guide to Teaching Schindler's List, consisting of eight lesson plans, video interviews with a Holocaust survivor, an interactive timeline, and additional teaching resources and professional development to provide tools and context for teaching about the Holocaust.

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Democracy & Civic Engagement

Key Dates in Colonial American Religious History

The letter exchange between George Washington and the Hebrew congregation of Newport was not the only landmark event in the early history of America that dealt with issues of religious freedom and identity. Seixas’ letter and Washington’s subsequent response exist within a timeline of many other events during which the newly formed country faced those issues. Continue reading below for information about some of those events.

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Poster with an illustration of a German man and German woman. The woman is wearing a kerchief and holding a baby. There are also two young children in the foreground of the poster. Behind the family is an eagle in the background.

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Propaganda

Propaganda Posters

Have students analyze these examples of Nazi propaganda using the Crop It teaching strategy.

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Democracy & Civic Engagement

Resources for Civic Education

A collection of teaching ideas, on-demand learning opportunities, and other resources designed to build students’ capacities for civic engagement.

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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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Crowd of demonstrators on a London street.

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Antisemitism & Religious Intolerance

The Battle of Cable Street

Explore images from the Battle of Cable Street of 1936, when thousands in East London stood in solidarity against Oswald Mosley and the British Union of Fascists.

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