Resource Library
Find compelling classroom resources, learn new teaching methods, meet standards, and make a difference in the lives of your students.
We are grateful to The Hammer Family Foundation for supporting the development of our on-demand learning and teaching resources.
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.
Exploring the Concept of Identity (en español)
In Spanish, this informational text introduces students to the relationship between social identity and personal identity. It includes instructions for annotating, a sketching activity, and connection questions.
We also have an adapted version of this reading designed for English Learners and readers who benefit from scaffolding.
My Honest Poem (En Español)
In Spanish, this spoken-word poem by Rudy Francisco is a powerful mentor text for writing about oneself in an open and honest way.
T.S.A. and Cinnamon Buns (en español)
In Spanish, in this personal narrative, a young adult shares their experience of going through security at the airport.
The Danger of Silence Transcript (en español)
In Spanish, this is a transcript of Clint Smith's TEDtalk about finding the courage to speak up against ignorance and injustice.
The Man Box (en español)
In Spanish, in this personal narrative, a young person shares their experience of being vulnerable with their male friends.
Safia’s Story (en español)
In Spanish, in this personal narrative a young person reflects on her experience participating in pageants and being a Black, Muslim, woman growing up in the Midwest.
Words Matter (en español)
Reflect on the power of the words that we attach to people through an Anishinaabe woman’s memory of being called an “Indian” while growing up in Canada. This resource is in Spanish.
Finding One's Voice (En Español)
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Julius Lester describes finding his identity in an unexpected place as an African American teenager living in the segregated South (Spanish available).
Gender and Identity (en español)
Read the personal reflections of a mother whose young son has challenged her assumptions and expectations about gender identity. This resource is in Spanish.
"An Indian’s Looking Glass for the White Man, 1833 (abridged) (en español)
This abridged primary source is from Native American (Pequot) minister William Apess, an advocate for racial equality and the rights of Native Americans. This resource is in Spanish.
Quote from Titus Kaphar (en español)
Artist Titus Kaphar reflects on creating art that wrestles with the complexities of history in this excerpt from his TED Talk. This resource is in Spanish.