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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.
An Introduction to Facing History's Scope and Sequence
Learn about this key component of our pedagogy which describes the journey of discovery about oneself and others.
“This I Believe . . .” Personal Narrative
Use or adapt this coming-of-age unit assessment, which invites students to join thousands of others from across the globe in sharing their beliefs and values in short written and recorded statements.
All-Community Read Guide: Being Heumann and Rolling Warrior
This planning guide will support your school community as you read the memoir of Judy Heumann, one of the most influential disability rights activists in US history.
A Letter to Teachers: This is Facing History
Margot Stern Strom, students and educators discuss Facing History’s story and impact.
Introducing Agency (Adapted Version)
Introduce your students to the concept of agency, and help them learn how to apply the concept in their own lives.
What is Normal?
Students read and annotate two excerpts from Jonathan Mooney’s book Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn, and Thrive Outside the Lines.
What is Normal? (en español)
Students read and annotate two excerpts from Jonathan Mooney’s book Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn, and Thrive Outside the Lines. This resource is in Spanish.
Image and Appearance: Anticipation Guide
Students use this handout to reflect on body image and beauty standards.
Image and Appearance: Anticipation Guide (en español)
Students use this handout to reflect on body image and beauty standards.
This resource is in Spanish.
Don’t Misunderstand Me! Exit Ticket
Students use this handout to reflect on misunderstandings they've experienced.
Don’t Misunderstand Me! Exit Ticket (en español)
Students use this handout to reflect on misunderstandings they've experienced. This resource is in Spanish.