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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.
Perspectives on Belonging
This handout contains quotations about belonging from thought leaders Geoffrey Cohen, the Othering & Belonging Institute, and Brené Brown.
Border Image Analysis
Use this handout to introduce students to the concept of borders through images.
Introducing Borders (Adapted Version)
Adapted for English Learners and students who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to the concept of borders.
Hey, Boo: Considering the Character of Scout
Novelists, as well as the actress Mary Badham, who played To Kill a Mockingbird's narrator, Scout, reflect on this character and the ways in which she addresses issues of gender, race relations, and growing up in the South.
Where Do You Start with Text Selection?
Dr. Kimberly Parker shares steps educators can take to ensure that their curriculum choices make room for student voice and reflect a broad range of stories and experiences.
Humanizing Text Selection
Dr. Kimberly Parker discusses the importance of teachers making intentional choices about text selection that support students’ intellectual and social-emotional development.
Character Map
This graphic organizer will help students create annotated illustrations of a fictional or historical character.
Student Activities: The Ethics of Generative AI in the Classroom
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These are the student-facing slides for the mini-lesson “The Ethics of Generative AI in the Classroom.” Students learn about tools such as ChatGPT and DALL-E and consider norms around their use in schools.
Requesting Speakers
Recommended organizations for educators seeking to set up an in-person or virtual speaker visit by a Holocaust survivor or descendant of a survivor.
“Where I’m From” by George Ella Lyon
In this poem, George Ella Lyon lists all the characteristics that shape her identity and where she’s from.