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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.
Introducing Agency
Students use this reading to learn about the concept of individual and collective agency.
![Students write at a table.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-07/Chicago_Classroom_2019_FH2101326.jpg?h=2e5cdddf&itok=FdA96TZN)
Introducing Agency (en español)
In Spanish, students use this reading to learn about the concept of individual and collective agency.
![Students write at a table.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-07/Chicago_Classroom_2019_FH2101326.jpg?h=2e5cdddf&itok=FdA96TZN)
Exploring the Concept of Identity (en español)
In Spanish, this informational text introduces students to the relationship between social identity and personal identity. It includes instructions for annotating, a sketching activity, and connection questions.
We also have an adapted version of this reading designed for English Learners and readers who benefit from scaffolding.
![Student storytelling in a classroom.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/San%20Francisco_Classroom_2017_FH152797.jpg?h=119335f7&itok=KFfy5naO)
White Nationalism
This Explainer is intended to describe key characteristics of the white nationalist ideology and clarify some of the terms surrounding it. It is important to note that many of the beliefs described here are based on false and dangerous assumptions.
![Overhead image of candlelight vigil.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-07/Candlelight_Vigil_Medium_res.jpg?h=c9f93661&itok=8VNp3isr)
My Honest Poem
This spoken-word poem by Rudy Francisco is a powerful mentor text for writing about oneself in an open and honest way.
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My Honest Poem (En Español)
In Spanish, this spoken-word poem by Rudy Francisco is a powerful mentor text for writing about oneself in an open and honest way.
![A female student engages in discussion.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/Bully%20Summit%202012%20LA.jpg?h=4ee54301&itok=ZP2THyfm)
My Honest Poem Sentence Starters
This handout provides students with a template for writing a poem about themselves inspired by Rudy Francisco's "My Honest Poem."
![Preview of My Honest Poem Sentence Starters handout](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-03/MyHonestPoemTeaser.png?h=d3d13267&itok=mHvpKtLB)
Authoring Identity
This informational text introduces students to the concept of narrative identity. It includes instructions for annotating, a note-taking table, and connection questions.
We also have an adapted version of this reading designed for English Learners and readers who benefit from scaffolding.
![Two female students writing at their desk.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/Two%20female%20students%20writing.jpg?h=b1a91ebe&itok=nXCXJ4i9)
Authoring Identity (Adapted Version)
Adapted for English Learners and readers who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to the concept of narrative identity. It includes simplified text, definitions, and reflection questions with sentence stems
![Two female students writing at their desk.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/Two%20female%20students%20writing.jpg?h=b1a91ebe&itok=nXCXJ4i9)
Antisemitic Flag at Football Match
Fans display a "Yid Army" flag at an England vs. Italy match at the 2013 UEFA U21 Championship.
![Fans in a soccer stadium with a banner depicting a star of David and words "Yid Army."](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/Standing_Up_Antisemitism_Football_Medium_res.jpg?h=603532df&itok=RF1t607O)