One Teacher Speaks to the Power of Our Current Events Collection
Current events come along fast—Facing History gives educators what they need when they need it to reflect on world events with care.
Creating Healthy News Habits
Help students develop healthy habits for protecting their mental health while staying informed and taking action.
Combating Bias & Isolation in Adolescence: Strategies for Teachers and Families
On-Demand
Virtual
The question is considered: how can teachers and families work together to help young people develop their understanding of themselves and the world around them?
George Takei on Standing Up to Racism, Then and Now
George Takei speaks to the Facing History community about his childhood experience in an incarceration camp and anti-Asian racism on the rise today.
Preparing to Teach in Black History Month: Celebrating Our Sisters
On-Demand
Virtual
This one-hour webinar presented approaches and ideas that can complement and strengthen your teaching of 2023’s Black History Month throughout the school year.
Core Principles for Teaching about Freedom and Democracy in US History
Facing History outlines four ways to help your students connect with our C3-aligned US history inquiry.
Supporting Question 2: Defining Democracy
Students explore the supporting question, “What can democracy mean in the United States?”
Supporting Question 3: Using Democratic Tools to Pursue Freedom
Students explore the supporting question, “How have people used the tools of democracy to fight for their freedoms in the United States?”
Summative Assessment & Taking Informed Action
Students culminate their arc of inquiry into the meaning of democracy and freedom by completing a C3-aligned Summative Performance Task and Taking Informed Action activities.
Teaching with Current Events Self-Paced Workshop
Self-Paced Course
Virtual
This workshop introduces Facing History’s approach to teaching with current events, which includes reflection, pedagogy, and teaching strategies.
Celebrating Black History Drop Down Day
Virtual
Through participation in this off-timetable day, young people will consider the importance of Black history and learn about important Black British figures. This event is for teachers in the UK.