Resource Library
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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.
Julius Streicher, Publisher of Der Stürmer, Stands Trial in Nuremberg
Julius Streicher, publisher of Der Stürmer, an antisemitic newspaper, stands trial in Nuremberg on April 29, 1946.
Kalecka Jewish Elementary School
Pupils in the second grade work in their classroom at the Kalecka Jewish elementary school in Warsaw, Poland, ca. 1937–1938.
My Honest Poem
This spoken-word poem by Rudy Francisco is a powerful mentor text for writing about oneself in an open and honest way.
Please Ring the Bell for Us
This cartoon, by Francis Knott for the Dallas Morning News, was published on July 7, 1939. It accompanied an editorial that described admitting refugee children to the United States as an “act of simple humanity."
Authoring Identity
This informational text introduces students to the concept of narrative identity. It includes instructions for annotating, a note-taking table, and connection questions.
We also have an adapted version of this reading designed for English Learners and readers who benefit from scaffolding.
Authoring Identity (Adapted Version)
Adapted for English Learners and readers who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to the concept of narrative identity. It includes simplified text, definitions, and reflection questions with sentence stems
Antisemitic Flag at Football Match
Fans display a "Yid Army" flag at an England vs. Italy match at the 2013 UEFA U21 Championship.
Understanding Implicit Bias: What Educators Should Know
This article, written by Cheryl Staats, was originally published in American Educator.
Exploring the Concept of Identity
This informational text introduces students to the relationship between social identity and personal identity. It includes instructions for annotating, a sketching activity, and connection questions.
We also have an adapted version of this reading designed for English Learners and readers who benefit from scaffolding.
Exploring the Concept of Identity (Adapted Version)
Adapted for English Learners and readers who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to the relationship between social identity and personal identity. It includes simplified text, definitions, and reflection questions with sentence stems.