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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.
Wonder
August was born with a facial deformity and has been homeschooled―until now. Entering fifth grade, he must navigate being the “new kid” in a mainstream school.
“This I Believe . . .” Personal Narrative
Use or adapt this coming-of-age unit assessment, which invites students to join thousands of others from across the globe in sharing their beliefs and values in short written and recorded statements.
All-Community Read Guide: Being Heumann and Rolling Warrior
This planning guide will support your school community as you read the memoir of Judy Heumann, one of the most influential disability rights activists in US history.
Introducing Agency (Adapted Version)
Students use this reading to learn about the concept of individual and collective agency.
Quotes about Goals and Your “Why”
Students use this handout to read quotes about goals and reflect on what resonates with them.
Create a Goal and Find Your “Why”
Students can use this printable goal-setting template to set a personal goal and reflect on their motivations for pursuing it.
Student Activities: Responding to Recent Shootings and the Perils of Daily Life
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These student-facing slides contain activities designed to help students process feelings of insecurity in the face of the recent shootings of young people going about their daily lives.
Analyzing Eriko’s Sense of Belonging
Students use this handout to analyze the short story “Where I’m From” by Misa Sugiura.
“Where I’m From” Big Paper Quotations
Students use this handout to complete a Big Paper silent discussion of the short story “Where I’m From”.