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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.
“My Freedom Dream” Capstone Project Reflection
Students use this handout to reflect on their freedom dream capstone project.
“My Freedom Dream” Capstone Project Reflection (en español)
Students use this handout to reflect on their freedom dream capstone project. This resource is in Spanish.
Planning the “My Freedom Dream” Capstone Project
This teacher-facing handout is a project-planning tool for teachers.
“My Freedom Dream” Capstone Project Prompt
This handout contains the project prompt for the capstone project.
Race: The Power of an Illusion Viewing Guide
This handout provides questions that guide students' viewing and discussion of the film, "Race: The Power of an Illusion."
Race: The Power of an Illusion Viewing Guide (en español)
This handout provides questions that guide students' viewing and discussion of the film, "Race: The Power of an Illusion." This handout is in Spanish.
Creating a Shared Identity for a Democratic South Africa
Former Minister of Justice Dr. A. M. Omar addresses South Africa’s struggle to achieve a single national identity considering the country’s inherent diversity and its legacy of apartheid.
What Is a Hate Crime and How Do Hate Crimes Impact People?
This explainer helps students understand what hate crimes are and the impact they can have on individuals and communities.
The Equality Clause: Gay Rights and the Constitution
Marian Drew writes about the strides taken by South African members of the LGBTQIA+ community in earning additional rights after their inclusion in the South African Constitution.
The Housing Clause in the South African Bill of Rights: The Continuing Struggle
Confront South Africa’s ongoing housing crisis through the words of Shamiela Fataar, a homeless black South African single mother, and AbM, a grassroots organization working for housing rights.
Overcoming the Past and Becoming a Single Nation
South African writer and poet Antjie Krog explores democracy and change through a narrative about a common sporting event that gives voice to both white and black South Africans.