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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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The Holocaust
Understanding Rescue: What Scholars Say
Learn more about the conclusions that scholars have drawn from other stories of upstanders
Justice Robert Jackson at Nuremberg
This image shows the Chief American Prosecutor, Justice Robert Jackson, speaking at Nuremberg Trials
The Eye of the Beholder
Question society’s ideas about “beauty” and “normality” with this written adaptation of a provocative episode from the television series, The Twilight Zone.
Empires before World War I
Map showing empires in existence pre-WWI in 1914
In 1914, much of the world was dominated by a handful of empires. When fighting broke out that year, the global reach of warring empires ensured a World War. See full-sized image for analysis.
Los Imperios Antes de la Primera Guerra Mundial
En 1914, la mayor parte del mundo estaba dominada por unos cuantos imperios. Ese año, cuando la guerra estalló, el alcance mundial de los imperios en conflicto garantizó una guerra mundial.
Fear
With his story of a childhood bully, Gary Soto challenges us to look more closely at what lies behind one's behavior.
Fritz Mackensen, Der Saeugling (The Baby), 1892
Mackensen’s work represents a more traditional style of art that many Germans were familiar with before World War I. This painting was featured in the 1937 Great German Art Exhibition in Munich, sponsored by the Nazis. See full-sized image for analysis.
Finding Confidence
A young woman describes her journey overcoming an inner bully and fear of being different.
Finding Confidence (en español)
In Spanish, a young woman describes her journey overcoming an inner bully and fear of being different.
Betraying the Youth
Former Nazi youth member Alfons Heck reflects on coming to terms with Germany’s role and his own part in the Holocaust.
Which Political Party?
Use this handout for a class activity pairing fictional biographies of German citizens with the political parties that students think would most appeal to each citizen.