Resource Library
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We are grateful to The Hammer Family Foundation for supporting the development of our on-demand learning and teaching resources.
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 Experience of a Bus Monitor in South Boston
In this clip from the documentary “Busing: A Rough Ride in Southie”, a Black mother describes her experience as a bus monitor in South Boston.
Japanese Pan-Asianism: An Introduction
Professor Rana Mitter explains the origins of the Japanese Pan-Asianism.
Different Trajectories and Inequity in Boston Schools
In this video from the "Boston Globe", reporter Deanna Pan breaks down the disparities in Boston Public Schools.
John Amaechi Discusses the Importance of Being Present
Psychologist John Amaechi talks about the impact of educators' interactions with students and the importance of acknowledging their power.
Joining the Partisans
Former Jewish partisan Sonia Orbuch recalls the moment she and her family joined a group of Russian partisans.
Joining the Resistance
Holocaust survivor Vera Laska describes her teenage experience as part of the resistance against the Nazis in Czechoslovakia.
Jonathan Lykes Performs "Perception"
Facing History student Jonathan Lykes presented his poem "Perception" at a Facing History benefit dinner. The poem, which won a regional poetry contest, is about how prejudice influences our decisions about helping others.
Killed as a Fighter, Not Because I Am a Jew
Former Jewish partisan Sonia Orbuch describes how she approached the dangers of life as a partisan.
Partisan Life
Former Jewish partisan Sonia Orbuch explains how she perceived life among the partisans as a "good life."
Power and Responsibility
Former Jewish partisan Frank Blaichman reflects on how he managed the responsibility of carrying firearms.
Using Facing History's "Stolen Lives" in the Classroom
Hear from a former teacher and a residential school survivor on how our "Stolen Lives" book and professional development workshops equip educators to teach and contextualize the topic of Indian Residential Schools in Canada.