Resource Library
Find compelling classroom resources, learn new teaching methods, meet standards, and make a difference in the lives of your students.
We are grateful to The Hammer Family Foundation for supporting the development of our on-demand learning and teaching resources.
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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.
Understanding Conspiracy Theories (Advanced)
This handout provides an overview of what conspiracy theories are and the impact they have on society. This is the "advanced" version.
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The Risk Factors of Extremism
This handout contains a list of 'risk factors' that push people towards extremism.
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School Approaches to Generative AI
This handout contains examples of three different approaches that schools could take in relation to generative AI.
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Hexagonal Thinking: Democracy and the Information Landscape
Students use this handout to reflect on the relationship between democracy and the media and information landscape.
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Hexagonal Thinking Written Response
Students use this handout to reflect on the relationship between democracy and the media and information landscape.
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The Impact of ChatGPT in the Classroom
An excerpt of a WIRED article about using AI in the classroom.
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Strategies for Parents & Teens: Current Events
Explore strategies for reflection, discussion, and more to engage with your children and help them process current events.
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Civic Agency and the Pursuit of Democracy
This elective, designed for New York’s Seal of Civic Readiness, intertwines the history of US Reconstruction, current events, and civic participation.
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Student Activities: Creating Healthy News Habits
These student-facing slides help students develop healthy habits for protecting their mental health while staying informed and taking action.
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Facing History & Ourselves Civic Knowledge Research Project
This guide provides prompts and strategies for the written Research Project component of New York State’s Seal of Civic Readiness.
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