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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.
What Makes Hate Crimes Different from Other Crimes?
Students learn what hate crimes are and how they can take care of themselves and others while learning about hate crimes.
How Do Hate Crimes Impact People and Communities?
Students learn about the impact that hate crimes have on people and communities and the importance of fostering belonging in our communities.
Who Are the Victims and Perpetrators of Hate Crimes?
Students explore the data on survivors of hate crimes, as well as research on the motives and behavior of perpetrators.
Decorum and Sanctioning Representatives Jones, Pearson, and Zephyr
This mini-lesson helps students understand recent events in the Tennessee and Montana state legislatures and consider the implications of using rules of decorum to sanction state representatives.
Protecting Teen Mental Health
Learn about some of the factors impacting teen mental health and actions we can take to promote wellbeing.
Creating Healthy News Habits
Help students develop healthy habits for protecting their mental health while staying informed and taking action.
Disability Rights and the Legacy of Judy Heumann’s Activism
Learn about Judy Heumann’s life and legacy and explore ways to continue to advance disability rights.
Identity Chart (UK)
Identity charts are a graphic tool that can help students consider the many factors that shape who we are as individuals and as communities.
Common Core Writing Prompts and Strategies: Civil Rights Historical Investigation
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This resource connects our Civil Rights Historical Investigations unit with writing prompts that align with the expectations of the Common Core State Standards.
Democracy in Action: A Study Guide to Accompany the Film Freedom Riders
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Use this guide to the documentary film Freedom Riders to help students explore the stories of the brave activists who challenged segregation in the South in 1961.
Flag of Faces
The “Flag of Faces” exhibit at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum features a mosaic of individual portraits.