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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.
Socratic Seminar
A Socratic Seminar invites students to facilitate a discussion in order to work together toward a shared understanding of a text.
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SPAR (Spontaneous Argumentation)
Use this debate-style activity to strengthen students’ ability to use evidence and examples to defend their positions.
![Two students sitting in a classroom with one student talking](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/NewEngland_Classroom_2017_FH256621.jpg?h=2992ba0a&itok=Dyb7d21_)
Concentric Circles
This kinesthetic discussion activity invites students to be active listeners and speakers and to interact with a wide range of classmates.
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Rose, Thorn, Bud Template
Students use this printable template to consider recent successes, challenges, and opportunities they experienced this week.
![Preview of Rose, Thorn, Bud Template handout](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-03/RoseThornBudTeaser.png?h=d3d13267&itok=LC34Ki1w)
Compass Points
Students share what excites them about class, their needs and worries, and suggestions for making the the class a positive learning environment.
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Teach the Teacher Exit Ticket
Use this Exit Ticket Template to give students an opportunity to tell you about themselves at the start of the school year.
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My Very Special Item
This handout gives students a starting place for telling a story about the item they choose to frame and its significance.
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My Community Exit Card
At the end of your lesson on community, students complete this exit card with prompts about a community they belong two.
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What Is Community? Anticipation Guide
Students decide if they agree or disagree with a set a statements about community.
![Preview of What Is Community? Anticipation Guide](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-03/WhatIsCommunityTeaser.png?h=d3d13267&itok=Y9Wl0sZ4)
The ABCs of Community
Students generate a word for each letter of the alphabet that represent to them an aspect of “community.”
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