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.
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.
The Danger of Silence Transcript
This is a transcript of Clint Smith's TEDtalk about finding the courage to speak up against ignorance and injustice.
The Danger of Silence Transcript (en espaƱol)
In Spanish, this is a transcript of Clint Smith's TEDtalk about finding the courage to speak up against ignorance and injustice.
The Man Box
In this personal narrative, a young person shares their experience of being vulnerable with their male friends.
The Man Box (en espaƱol)
In Spanish, in this personal narrative, a young person shares their experience of being vulnerable with their male friends.
Safiaās Story
In this personal narrative, a young person reflects on her experience participating in pageants and being a Black, Muslim, woman growing up in the Midwest.
Safiaās Story (en espaƱol)
In Spanish, in this personal narrative a young person reflects on her experience participating in pageants and being a Black, Muslim, woman growing up in the Midwest.
Words Matter
Reflect on the power of the words that we attach to people through an Anishinaabe womanās memory of being called an āIndianā while growing up in Canada (Spanish available).
Words Matter (en espaƱol)
Reflect on the power of the words that we attach to people through an Anishinaabe womanās memory of being called an āIndianā while growing up in Canada. This resource is in Spanish.
Part One: The World the War Made
Scholars discuss the effects that the changes brought about by the Civil War had on the identities of American citizens.
Psychic Numbing and Genocide
Read excerpts from a research paper by Dr. Paul Slovic, a University of Oregon professor who performs research in human psychology and decision-making.