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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.
Front Page News on August 15, 2014
To further explore the power of images and the editorial choices made by different news agencies, have students compare the images and headlines featured on the front pages of a number of newspapers from August 15, 2014.
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Police Officer in Ferguson
A member of the St. Louis County Police fires tear gas during demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, on August 18, 2014.
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Clark Doll Study
Psychologists Mamie and Kenneth Clark prove a connection between segregation and low self-esteem.
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Peaceful Protest in Ferguson
Peaceful demonstrators gather in Ferguson, Missouri, in the aftermath of Michael Brown’s death.
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Three Images of Michael Brown
Use the Analyzing Visual Images teaching strategy to look at three images of Michael Brown.
Color Adjustment
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This film traces many years of turbulent race relations by looking at television programs.
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Create a Book Club Contract
Book club groups can use this handout to create a contract that establishes norms for how students will treat each other during their meetings.
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What Are We All About?
Book club groups can use the prompts in this handout to discuss their group's identity, purpose, and message.
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Taking Charge of the Discussion
This handout describes the different roles that students can take on during their book club discussions.
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Routines for Getting Started and Wrapping Up
This handout provides routines that book club groups can use during meetings to get the conversation started and to say goodbye.
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