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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.
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Introducing Borders (Adapted Version)
Adapted for English Learners and students who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to the concept of borders.
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Introducing Borders (adapted version) (en español)
Adapted for English Learners and students who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to the concept of borders. This reading is in Spanish.
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Hey, Boo: Considering the Character of Scout
Novelists, as well as the actress Mary Badham, who played To Kill a Mockingbird's narrator, Scout, reflect on this character and the ways in which she addresses issues of gender, race relations, and growing up in the South.
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Centering the Humanity of Others While Taking Action
This reading contains excerpts from researcher Arthur Brooks about the benefits of shifting perspectives "from winning to helping" when taking action on an issue.
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Talking to Teens About Online Hate Speech: A Guide for Parents and Families
Help teens identify, process, and think critically about online hate speech to help minimize its harmful effects.
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Hey, Boo: James McBride and Rick Bragg Discuss the Rural, Southern Experience
James McBride and Rick Bragg read passages from To Kill a Mockingbird on how historical realities of Southern life affect the characters in the novel.
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Hey, Boo: Reflections on the Masterpiece: To Kill a Mockingbird
Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brokaw, and others recall their memories and impressions from reading To Kill a Mockingbird for the first time.
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Evidence Log Template
Use this evidence log template to help students organize their research for an essay or writing prompt.
![Evidence Log Template Preview](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-12/Evidence_Log.png?h=d3d13267&itok=gNuL3u7d)
Character Chart Template
Use this character chart template as a tool to record and organize information about characters or historical figures.
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Student Interview Note-Taking Template
Students can use this interview graphic organizer to capture their notes and ideas during an interview activity.
![Two-Minute Interview Graphic Organizer Document Preview](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-12/TwoMinuteInterviewGraphicOrganizer.png?h=d3d13267&itok=wvvQAVx5)
Found Poem Instructions Template
Students can use the found poem instructions in this handout to write their own found poems.
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