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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.
"One of Us" by Joyce Sidman (en español)
This reading contains a poem by Joyce Sidman.
This resource is in Spanish.
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“Same Song” by Pat Mora (en español)
Students read and annotate a poem by Pat Mora.
This resource is in Spanish.
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Why Are Successful Black Men Assumed to Be Athletes or Entertainers?
In this excerpted Mother Jones article, Michael Mechanic tells the story of a friend who is always asked if he is a basketball player.
Why Are Successful Black Men Assumed to Be Athletes or Entertainers? (en español)
In this excerpted Mother Jones article, Michael Mechanic tells the story of a friend who is always asked if he is a basketball player. This resource is in Spanish.
"You Get Proud by Practicing" by Laura Hershey
This reading contains a poem by disability activist Laura Hershey.
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"You Get Proud by Practicing" by Laura Hershey (en español)
This reading contains a poem by disability activist Laura Hershey.
This resource is in Spanish.
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Becoming American Study Guide
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This guide to accompany the film Becoming American helps students investigate identity and belonging through the stories of generations of Chinese immigrants in the United States and their paths to "becoming American."
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Pour commencer: Vies Volees
Lisez une préface de Théodore Fontaine ainsi que d’autres documents d’introduction qui vous aideront à commencer à explorer ce livre.
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Taking School Online With a Student-Centered Approach
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The resources in this packet are designed to help teachers approach online learning with a focus on sustaining community, supporting students, and creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences.
Wonder: A Whole-School Read Planning Guide
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Get tips for planning your whole-school read of the young adult novel Wonder. This guide provides direction on how to structure classroom discussions and includes pre- and post-reading activities. It also features a "write your own precept" template for use in a final school-wide activity.
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