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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.
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Journal Prompts for a Coming-of-Age Unit
Explore a menu of journal prompts designed to support student reflection for a Coming-of-Age ELA unit.
A Menu of Facing History ELA Assessment Ideas
This menu of assessment ideas for an ELA book-unit is designed spark your thinking as you plan a summative assessment.
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From Reflection to Action: A Choosing to Participate Toolkit | For Educators in Canada
For educators in Canada, this guide contains activities, readings, lessons, and strategies to help you develop a meaningful civic education experience in your classroom.
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Jewish Life before World War II
Historian Jeffrey Shandler describes Jewish life in Poland before World War II. Until 1933-1935 Polish Jews were not concerned by Europe’s changing political or social climate. Polish Jews believed they lived in post-war, not pre-war, Poland.
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Richard Blanco: Navigating the Borders of Belonging
In this short video, poet Richard Blanco considers the ways his identity has shaped his sense of self and where he belongs.
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Richard Blanco: Finding Belonging in Others
Richard Blanco explores how storytelling and poetry cultivate empathy and foster connection between individuals and groups.
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Richard Blanco: Searching for Home
Richard Blanco reflects on the role of storytelling, writing, and memory in his journey to answer the question, “Where am I from?”
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Writers: A Conversation with Richard Blanco
Richard Blanco shares advice and strategies to foster a welcoming classroom environment and develop an engaging approach to teaching poetry.
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Unleashing Creativity: Richard Blanco's Tips for Student Writers
Richard Blanco shares inspirational words of advice and practical tips to help students unlock their inner poets.
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John Amaechi Discusses Identity
Psychologist John Amaechi discusses the connection between concepts of identity, the creation of a safe learning environment, and the potential for student achievement.
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L’identité, le soi-miroir et le « costume Autre » - John Amaechi
L’ancien joueur de basket et psychologue John Amaechi parle de l’identité dans toute sa complexité (et de concepts comme le « soi-miroir » et le « costume Autre »).
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