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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.
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Little Things Are Big (en espaƱol)
Puerto Rican writer JesĆŗs ColĆ³n describes a time when his awareness of stereotypes influenced his decision-making. This resource is in Spanish.
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Building a Classroom Community: Creating an Environment for Connection and Learning
This back-to-school resource contains activities and routines to help you create a sense of community, build relationships, and nurture studentsā social-emotional needs.
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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.
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Two Names, Two Worlds
Jonathan RodrĆguez reflects on his name through poetry. How does his name āplace him in the worldā?
Two Names, Two Worlds (en espaƱol)
In Spanish, Jonathan RodrĆguez reflects on his name through poetry. How does his name āplace him in the worldā?
Rose, Thorn, Bud Template
Students use this printable template to consider recent successes, challenges, and opportunities they experienced this week.
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Compass Points
āStudents share what excites them about class, their needs and worries, and suggestions for making the the class a positive learning environment.
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Teach the Teacher Exit Ticket
Use this Exit Ticket Template to give students an opportunity to tell you about themselves at the start of the school year.
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Teach the Teacher Exit Ticket (En EspaƱol)
Use this Exit Ticket Template, translated to Spanish, to give students an opportunity to tell you about themselves.
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My Very Special Item
This handout gives students a starting place for telling a story about the item they choose to frame and its significance.
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My Community Exit Card
At the end of your lesson on community, students complete this exit card with prompts about a community they belong two.
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