Resource Library
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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.
Angel Island Poetry (en español)
This reading features poems that were carved into the walls of the immigration station by Chinese immigrant detainees. This resource is in Spanish.
“Not American Yet”
In this personal narrative, a young person reflects on his Korean-American identity.
“Not American Yet” (en español)
In this personal narrative, a young person reflects on her Chinese-American identity. This resource is in Spanish.
“Berkeley Renames Downtown Street ‘Kala Bagai Way’ After South Asian Immigrant Activist”
This article is about how the city of Berkeley renamed a street after a South Asian immigrant activist, Kala Bagai.
“Berkeley Renames Downtown Street ‘Kala Bagai Way’ After South Asian Immigrant Activist” (en español)
This article is about how the city of Berkeley renamed a street after a South Asian immigrant activist, Kala Bagai. This resource is in Spanish.
Strategies for Addressing Racist and Dehumanizing Language in Literature
Prepare to teach a challenging text with intention and care using the following recommendations.
Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life Viewing Guide
This guide provides a framework for using the documentary film Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life as a tool for teaching about antisemitism.
"I Knew I Had to Give Him the Talk"
Mamie Till-Mobley shares an account of "the talk" she had with her son Emmett Till shortly before he journeyed from Chicago to Mississippi in 1955.
"I Knew I Had to Give Him the Talk" (en español)
Mamie Till-Mobley shares an account of "the talk" she had with her son Emmett Till shortly before he journeyed from Chicago to Mississippi in 1955. This resource is in Spanish.
Segregation and Precipitating Events
This excerpt from an FBI investigation of the murder of Emmett Till describes some of the Southern norms that were created to enforce white supremacy.
Segregation and Precipitating Events (en español)
This excerpt from an FBI investigation of the murder of Emmett Till describes some of the Southern norms that were created to enforce white supremacy. This resource is in Spanish.