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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.
Educator Steve Cohen: Choosing to Participate
Steve Cohen, Senior Lecturer at Tufts University’s Department of Education, explains how Facing History’s curriculum helps students to develop answers to the question “What am I supposed to do?” by leading them to explore and define their identity.
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Educator Steve Cohen: Memory
Steve Cohen, Senior Lecturer at Tufts University’s Department of Education, discusses the impact that learning Facing History has on students.
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Educator Steve Cohen: Welcome to a Facing History Class
Steve Cohen, Senior Lecturer at Tufts University’s Department of Education, gives an overview of the Facing History curriculum.
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Quotes about Goals and Your “Why”
Students use this handout to read quotes about goals and reflect on what resonates with them.
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Create a Goal and Find Your “Why”
Students can use this printable goal-setting template to set a personal goal and reflect on their motivations for pursuing it.
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Ethnic Notions
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This documentary traces the evolution of anti-black racism by examining popular culture.
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Facing History & Ourselves Civic Knowledge Research Project
This guide provides prompts and strategies for the written Research Project component of New York State’s Seal of Civic Readiness.
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Gallery Walk: Jewish Life before the War
This handout contains images and text related to Jewish life in pre-war North Africa.
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Notes for “Jewish Life before the War” Gallery Walk
Students use this handout to write down notes as they complete a Gallery Walk on Jewish life in pre-war North Africa.
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