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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.
Facing History Scholar Reflections: The Weimar Republic
Professor Paul Bookbinder describes the “noble experiment” of democracy in the Weimar Republic.
Defining Confirmation Bias
Reporters and media professionals define the term “confirmation bias,” and discuss its effect on how people approach and evaluate news and other information.
Partisan Life
Former Jewish partisan Sonia Orbuch explains how she perceived life among the partisans as a "good life."
Power and Responsibility
Former Jewish partisan Frank Blaichman reflects on how he managed the responsibility of carrying firearms.
Protecting Jews
Former Jewish partisan Frank Blaichman describes finding shelter for Jews who could not join the partisans' resistance efforts.
On the Roots of Good and Evil
Ervin Staub reflects on what factors might lead someone to become empathic and altruistic.
Introduction: A Contested History
Scholars discuss how and why the history of Reconstruction is so contested.
The Story Behind Bilingual Education in Boston
This clip from "Dos Idiomas, Una Comunidad: The Story Behind Bilingual Education" provides insight into the experience of Latinx parents organizing around bilingual education in Boston.
The Experience of a Bus Monitor in South Boston
In this clip from the documentary “Busing: A Rough Ride in Southie”, a Black mother describes her experience as a bus monitor in South Boston.
Different Trajectories and Inequity in Boston Schools
In this video from the "Boston Globe", reporter Deanna Pan breaks down the disparities in Boston Public Schools.
Joining the Partisans
Former Jewish partisan Sonia Orbuch recalls the moment she and her family joined a group of Russian partisans.