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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.
The Man Box
In this personal narrative, a young person shares their experience of being vulnerable with their male friends.
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The Man Box (en español)
In Spanish, in this personal narrative, a young person shares their experience of being vulnerable with their male friends.
![Two female students work together at their desks.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-07/Somerville_Massachusetts_Classroom_2017_%20FH256803.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=74WEpHMh)
Safia’s Story
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.
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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.
![A student highlights a paper at their desk.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-07/Roosevelt_Classroom_2017_FH260867.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=Du27Tsuf)
A Teacher’s Resource to The Children of Willesden Lane
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Use this guide to teach the memoir The Children of Willesden Lane and its powerful story of a woman who escaped Nazi-occupied Vienna on the Kindertransport.
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Map the Internal World of a Character
Students use this handout to analyze a character's thoughts, feelings, motivations, and sense of belonging.
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Map the Internal World of a Character (en español)
In Spanish, students use this handout to analyze a character's thoughts, feelings, motivations, and sense of belonging.
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How Many Bars? Exit Ticket
Have students complete this exit ticket handout to assess their understanding at the end of a lesson.
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How Many Bars? Exit Card (En Español)
In Spanish, have students complete this handout in order to assess their understanding and determine what concepts you need to revisit in the next lesson.
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Remote Book Clubs: Nurturing Community and Connection
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This guide provides tips and resources for launching remote book clubs that foster a sense of community and connection among students.
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I'm Still Here: Real Diaries of Young People During the Holocaust
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This companion guide to the film I'm Still Here helps educators use diary entries from young people who witnessed the Holocaust as a springboard for discussion and reflection.
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