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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.
Student Activities: Learning to Navigate Generative AI Content: Media Literacy Strategies
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This is the second mini-lesson in a two-part series on the impact of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and DALL-E on education.
Turning Us against Them
Austrian writer Stefan Zweig describes an encounter with hate propaganda at a French movie theatre months before the start of World War I.
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.
Leaving a Positive Footprint
Students at a California elementary school learn about the impact of bullying and lead a cross-grade project to create a more inclusive and welcoming school community.
Propaganda during World War I: An Appeal to You!
Journalist, lecturer, and author Adam Hochschild discusses the use of propaganda during World War I.
When Does "Us" Turn against "Them”?: Kwame Anthony Appiah
Kwame Anthony Appiah discusses why people categorize the world to make meaning of it.