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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.
Transcript of Shane Koyczan's TED Talk
Read poet Shane Koyczan's powerful spoken word poem about bullying, “To This Day."
Two Names, Two Worlds
Jonathan Rodríguez reflects on his name through poetry. How does his name “place him in the world”?
Two Names, Two Worlds (en español)
In Spanish, Jonathan Rodríguez reflects on his name through poetry. How does his name “place him in the world”?
The Danger of a Single Story
In her TED Talk, writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie describes the effects that labels can have on how we think about ourselves and others.
Le danger d’une histoire unique
Dans sa conférence TED, Chimamanda Adichie décrit les effets que les étiquettes peuvent avoir sur notre façon de nous percevoir ou de percevoir les autres.
The Danger of Silence
In this TED Talk, teacher, poet, and activist Clint Smith reflects on finding the courage to use his voice to speak up for truth and justice.
Trailer from the documentary Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness
This trailer from "Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness" features writings and humorous reflections of Sholem Aleichem and his life
Character Map
This graphic organizer will help students create annotated illustrations of a fictional or historical character.
Teaching Night
This guide interweaves a literary analysis of Elie Wiesel’s powerful and poignant memoir with an exploration of the relevant historical context surrounding his experience during the Holocaust.
“Rehearsal for the New World” with Introduction by Ada Limón
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In this podcast episode of “The Slowdown,” poet Ada Limón reflects on belonging and reads a poem by Hazem Fahmy.
Discussing the Suicide in An Inspector Calls
Find suggested resources and approaches for discussing the suicide in An Inspector Calls with students.