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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.
Hey, Boo: Students Share Their Impressions on To Kill a Mockingbird
Students consider the impact of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, and share the scenes that resonate most with them.
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Analyzing Eriko’s Sense of Belonging
Students use this handout to analyze the short story “Where I’m From” by Misa Sugiura.
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“Where I’m From” Big Paper Quotations
Students use this handout to complete a Big Paper silent discussion of the short story “Where I’m From”.
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A Brief History of South Africa during Apartheid
Use these slides to provide a historical framework about South African history during apartheid.
![City view of Johannesburg, South Africa.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-03/11237039165_1e3c381bbe_o.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=_JOHbUMX)
“Chameleon” from It’s Trevor Noah: Born a Crime
In this personal narrative, comedian Trevor Noah shares experiences from his childhood in South Africa during the apartheid era.
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Notable Quotable Passages from “Chameleon” by Trevor Noah
Students use this handout to help them discuss the reading “Chameleon” by Trevor Noah.
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I Am the Only American Indian
In this personal narrative, a young woman reflects on racial dynamics and feeling invisible in the school cafeteria.
![Student highlights paper](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-03/RooseveltHS-29.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=SdqH9A8X)
I’ve Been Called Worse
In this personal narrative, a young person reflects on their experience as gender nonconforming (or gender creative) in middle school.
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Belonging on Your Own Terms: Connection Questions
This handout helps students complete an activity centered around four personal narratives.
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Borders & Belonging Hexagonal Thinking Template
A blank template to complete the Hexagonal Thinking activity.
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