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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 Japanese Press
Read an excerpt of a story published in the Japanese press about two Japanese soldiers' brutal actions in China.
The Nanjing Safety Zone
Read about the rescue efforts of a group of Westerners who created a safe place for Chinese refugees during the Nanjing atrocities.
Western Diplomats
Consider how diplomats from Western countries responded to news of the Nanjing atrocities.
Western Imperialism in East Asia
Introduce students to the history of Western imperialism in East Asia with this historical overview and map.
On Educating Upstanders - Ervin Staub
Ervin Staub discusses the importance of helping young people develop moral courage.
The Nanjing Atrocities: Crimes of War
Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China Rana Mitter explains the Nanjing atrocities.
The Psychology of Genocidal Behavior
Psychologist James Edward Waller brings a psychological lens to understanding why people commit genocidal acts.
They Shall Not Perish
This documentary details the humanitarian efforts of a group of Americans who worked to save the Armenian people and other Christian minorities in the wake of the Armenian Genocide.
This is a Siren: Student and Poet Jonathan Lykes
Jonathan Lykes gives a poetic account on Facing History & Ourselves’ meaning for him.
War of Annihilation: Targeting the Jews of Europe
Scholars Peter Hayes, Deborah Dwork, Wendy Lower, Joshua Rubenstein, Michael Berenbaum, and Jonathan Petropoulos describe the steps that Nazi Germany took in deciding to murder the Jews of Europe.