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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.
Transcript of Shane Koyczan's TED Talk
Read poet Shane Koyczan's powerful spoken word poem about bullying, “To This Day."
Two Names, Two Worlds
Jonathan Rodríguez reflects on his name through poetry. How does his name “place him in the world”?
Two Names, Two Worlds (en español)
In Spanish, Jonathan Rodríguez reflects on his name through poetry. How does his name “place him in the world”?
The Arpilleras of Chile (with Marjorie Agosin)
Marjorie Agosin discusses women’s artistic response to Pinochet’s dictatorship in Chile.
The Bear That Wasn't (UK)
In this video adaptation of Frank Tashlin's children's book, a bear is forced to navigate society's perception of who he is.
The Era of Modernization in China Part One: Fall of the Qing Dynasty
Scholar Rana Mitter describes the era of modernization in China and the fall of the Qing Dynasty.
The Era of Modernization in China Part Two: Evolution of a Nation
Scholar Rana Mitter describes the evolution of China into a fledgling republic.
The Taiping Rebellion
Scholar Rana Mitter describes the history of the Taiping Rebellion (1850-1864).
This is a Siren: Student and Poet Jonathan Lykes
Jonathan Lykes gives a poetic account on Facing History & Ourselves’ meaning for him.