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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.
Humanizing Text Selection
Dr. Kimberly Parker discusses the importance of teachers making intentional choices about text selection that support students’ intellectual and social-emotional development.
February One
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This video tells about the men who started the lunch counter sit-ins in Greensboro, NC.
“A Jewish Adolescent Ponders her Identity (1939)” by Marie Abravanel
A teenage girl in Libya named Marie Abravanel reflects on her Jewish identity.
Jewish Resistance in Algeria
This reading provides historical context about the Jews in Algeria and their resistance to antisemitic attacks.
Historical Context and Excerpts from the Purim Story
Students use this handout to complete a Purim text study.
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.
John Amaechi Discusses Identity
Psychologist John Amaechi discusses the connection between concepts of identity, the creation of a safe learning environment, and the potential for student achievement.
John Amaechi OBE Shares His Story at the 2014 Chicago Benefit Dinner
John Amaechi OBE shares his story with students, teachers, and community members at the Facing History & Ourselves 2014 Chicago Benefit Dinner.
Joining the Partisans
Former Jewish partisan Sonia Orbuch recalls the moment she and her family joined a group of Russian partisans.