Resource Library
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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.
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.
Adolf Hitler durante la campaña de 1932
Adolf Hitler habla con una jovencita durante su campaña a la presidencia de Alemania en 1932. Hitler perdió ante el presidente de turno, Paul von Hindenburg.
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.
1932 German Election Ballot (en español)
The 1932 German election ballot featured 36 parties, many of which existed only on paper. The number of different groups made it difficult for any single party to gain a majority in parliament in the Weimar Republic. This resource is in Spanish.
The Artist and His Mother by Arshile Gorky (en español)
This image, which is on the cover of Facing History's publication Crimes Against Humanity and Civilization: The Genocide of the Armenians was painted by the artist Arshile Gorky. It is based on a photograph of Gorky and his mother, Sushan der Marderosian, taken in 1912. Although Gorky is generally identified as an American artist, he was born Vosdanig Adoian near the city of Van in what was then the Ottoman Empire. A few years after the photograph was taken, Gorky and his mother were victims of the Armenian Genocide. While he survived, Gorky remembers his mother dying in his arms. As an artist Gorky returned to the subject of the 1912 photograph many times throughout his career. This resource is in Spanish.
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.
Complexity of Identity Exit Card (En Español)
In Spanish, have students complete this exit card at the end of the lesson to capture a snapshot of their thinking about the complexity of identity.
Storytelling Sketch to Stretch (En Español)
In Spanish, this handout asks students to create a sketch that reflects their ideas on a quotation about identity and storytelling.
Personal Narrative Connection Questions (En Español)
In Spanish, this handout helps students complete a jigsaw activity centered around four young-adult personal narratives.
Jewish Ghettos in Eastern Europe (en español)
This map shows the locations of the largest Jewish ghettos. This resource is in Spanish.