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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.
When Does "Us" Turn against "Themā?: Kwame Anthony Appiah
Kwame Anthony Appiah discusses why people categorize the world to make meaning of it.
On Educating Upstanders - Ervin Staub
Ervin Staub discusses the importance of helping young people develop moral courage.
Race: The Power of an Illusion (The Difference Between Us)
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The first episode in the three-part series Race: The Power of an Illusion explores if differences exist in biological variation on the basis of race.
Transcript of Shane Koyczan's TED Talk
Read poet Shane Koyczan's powerful spoken word poem about bullying, āTo This Day."
Testimony of Resistance at Auschwitz
Holocaust survivor Helen K. recalls an act of courageous resistance by inmates at Auschwitz.
Rose, Thorn, Bud Template
Students use this printable template to consider recent successes, challenges, and opportunities they experienced this week.
Compass Points
āStudents share what excites them about class, their needs and worries, and suggestions for making the the class a positive learning environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.