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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.
Excerpt from "Lynching and the Excuse for It" (en espaƱol)
In this editorial, Ida B. Wells responds to Jane Addams, a progressive who was known for her work serving immigrant communities in Chicago. This resource is in Spanish.
John Lewis, āI Couldnāt Accept The Way Things Wereā (en espaƱol)
In this excerpt from his memoir Walking with the Wind, Congressman John Lewis describes the impact of Emmett Till's murder. This resource is in Spanish.
Making Connections with Till-Mobley (en espaƱol)
Students use this handout to complete a Text-to-Text activity using a quotes from Mamie Till-Mobley. This resource is in Spanish.
Anne Moody, āComing of Age in Mississippiā (en espaƱol)
Anne Moody, who was involved in the Civil Rights Movement through the NAACP, CORE, and SNCC, recalls her attempts to make sense of Emmett Tillās murder as a 14-year-old. This resource is in Spanish.
Joyce Ladner and Cleveland Sellers on Emmett Till (en espaƱol)
Joyce Ladner and Cleveland Sellers, civil rights activists and members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), reflect on the impact of Emmett Till's murder. This resource is in Spanish.
Instructions for Save the Last Word for Me (en espaƱol)
This handout contains instructions for a discussion strategy that helps students practice being active speakers and active listeners. This resource is in Spanish.
Darnella Frazierās Tribute to George Floyd (en espaƱol)
Darnella Frazier, whose video recording of the murder of George Floyd sparked protests around the world, posted this statement to Facebook on the one-year anniversary of Floyd's death. This resource is in Spanish.
Building a Toolbox for Racial Justice (en espaƱol)
Students use this handout to complete the Summative Assessment by applying the lessons they learned throughout the unit to create a toolbox for racial justice. This resource is in Spanish.
Unit Overview: Discussing Contemporary Islamophobia in the Classroom
Get a bird's-eye view overview of the lessons, materials, and activities in this unit.
Islamophobia, its Past and its Present (Intermediate)
This handout provides an overview of the history of Islamophobia and how it manifests today. This is the "intermediate" version.
Islamophobia, its Past and its Present (Advanced)
This handout provides an overview of the history of Islamophobia and how it manifests today. This is the "advanced" version.