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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.
Designing Destruction: The Holocaust in the German-Occupied Former Soviet Territory
Joshua Rubenstein, associate at Harvard's Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian studies, describes the gradual evolution of Hitler's master plan for the "Jews of Europe" and how this unfolded within German-occupied Soviet territory.
Inquiry Blueprint | Angel Island Immigration Station
This blueprint provides an at-a-glance view of the Angel Island Immigration Station inquiry.
The Chinese Exclusion Act
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A clip from a documentary that examines the origin, history and impact of the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens.
Combat and the Colonies: the Role of Race in World War I
Journalist, lecturer, and author Adam Hochschild discusses the role African and Asian troops from European colonies played in World War I.
Advancing The Common Good in Times of Crisis: A Guide for Parents & Families
Explore this guide for tips on how to help your teen promote the common good even when their lives are impacted by complex global crises.
Hoxie: The First Stand
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This film tells the story of the school integration battle in Hoxie, Arkansas.
Antisemitism Disguised
This short video is intended to be used as an aid in lessons that explore the ways in which antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment can overlap.
Freedom on My Mind
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This video tells the story of the Mississippi Voter Registration Project in the 1960s.
Discussing the Suicide in An Inspector Calls
Find suggested resources and approaches for discussing the suicide in An Inspector Calls with students.
Facing History Scholar Reflections: The Nazi Rise to Power
In this video, Dr. Paul Bookbinder describes how the Nazis assumed power in 1930s Germany.
Talking to Teens About Online Hate Speech: A Guide for Parents and Families
Help teens identify, process, and think critically about online hate speech to help minimize its harmful effects.