Resource Library
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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.
Témoins passifs des environs du château de Hartheim
Réfléchissez aux raisons pour lesquelles les habitants de Hartheim ont gardé le silence sur les preuves de meurtres de masse dont ils ont été témoins dans leur ville tout au long de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
Colonizing Poland (en español)
In Spanish, learn about the Nazis’ plan to rearrange the population of Poland, which resulted in the displacement of more than a million ethnic Poles and Jews.
“Cultural Missionaries” (en español)
In Spanish, consider what German citizens thought of Hitler's plan to colonize Poland through these reflections from a member of the League of German Girls and two German soldiers.
Protesting Medical Killing (en español)
Explore the stories of three German ministers who chose to speak out against the Nazis’ "euthanasia" program. This resource is in Spanish.
"Unworthy to Live" (en español)
Learn about the Nazis’ medical killing program that was responsible for the murder of mentally and physically disabled people during World War II. This resource is in Spanish.
Un jeune Musulman lutte contrel’intolérance
Découvrir l'histoire d'un jeune Musulman qui lutte contre l'antisémitisme et la xénophobie dans son pays natal, la Suède.
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.
AJ from Washington, DC (En Español)
In Spanish, in this personal narrative a young adult shares their story, including their experience with gender identity and sexual orientation.
Lauren from Providence, RI (En Español)
In Spanish, in this personal narrative a young adult reflects on the assumptions made about her as the daughter of a Chinese parent and her experience living with cerebral palsy.
My Dell Hid My Privilege and My Mac Hid My Financial Need (En Español)
In Spanish, in this personal narrative a young adult reflects on their experience reckoning with social class and privilege while attending boarding school.
Authoring Identity (Adapted Version) (En Español)
In Spanish, this reading is adapted for English Learners and readers who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to the concept of narrative identity. It includes simplified text, definitions, and reflection questions with sentence stems.