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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.
Mrs Birling Essay Models
Give students the appropriate essay model for their ability, and help them understand how to write an effective character essay.
Essay Structure and Sentence Starters
Give students this planning sheet to help them structure and write effective essays.
Race: The Power of an Illusion Viewing Guide (en espaƱol)
This handout provides questions that guide students' viewing and discussion of the film, "Race: The Power of an Illusion." This handout is in Spanish.
What Is Belonging? Anticipation Guide (en espaƱol)
Use this handout to develop schema and assess initial understandings of belonging. This handout is in Spanish.
Perspectives on Belonging (en espaƱol)
This handout contains quotations about belonging from thought leaders Geoffrey Cohen, the Othering & Belonging Institute, and BrenƩ Brown. This handout is in Spanish.
Border Image Analysis (en espaƱol)
Use this handout to introduce students to the concept of borders through images. This reading is in Spanish.
Introducing Borders (en espaƱol)
This informational text introduces students to the concept of borders. This reading is in Spanish.
Introducing Borders (adapted version) (en espaƱol)
Adapted for English Learners and students who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to the concept of borders. This reading 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.