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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.
The Risk Factors of Extremism
This handout contains a list of 'risk factors' that push people towards extremism.
School Approaches to Generative AI
This handout contains examples of three different approaches that schools could take in relation to generative AI.
Hexagonal Thinking: Democracy and the Information Landscape
Students use this handout to reflect on the relationship between democracy and the media and information landscape.
Hexagonal Thinking Written Response
Students use this handout to reflect on the relationship between democracy and the media and information landscape.
The Impact of ChatGPT in the Classroom
An excerpt of a WIRED article about using AI in the classroom.
Journalists and Social Media
Journalists discuss how social media was used in the aftermath of Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, Missouri.
Overcoming Fears and Spurring Action
Read Ambassador Samantha Power's 2016 speech on the global refugee crisis, and her examples of the "small steps" communities are taking to aid refugees.
Verifying the Story
Journalists discuss the difficulties they faced in verifying the facts after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.
Stanford Sexual Assault Victim’s Statement
Read an excerpt from Chanel Miller's powerful and courageous victim statement, which she read out in court during her attacker Brock Turner's trial.
"Where I'm From" by Melanie Poonai
In her poem, Melanie Poonai reflects on her identity, and all the factors that have helped shape who she is.