Why I Love a Country That Once Betrayed Me
In his TED talk, actor and activist George Takei looks back at how his life in a Japanese incarceration camp shaped his surprising, personal definition of patriotism and democracy.
Creating "We and They": Kwame Anthony Appiah
Kwame Anthony Appiah discusses how and why humans create a “we and they” distinction.
Positive-Negative Line Graph
Students practice character analysis by charting important events in the life of a character.
Day of Learning 2013 - Binna Kandola: Diffusing Bias
Binna Kandola delivers a talk as part of the Day of Learning “Reimagining Self and Other.”
Bullying and Cyberbullying Anticipation Guide
Student reflect on bullying by deciding if they agree or disagree with a set of statements.
Social Identity Map
Students create an identity map that looks at the the relationship between identity, sense of belonging, and place.
Historical Context and Excerpts from the Purim Story
Students use this handout to complete a Purim text study.
Evidence Log Template
Use this evidence log template to help students organize their research for an essay or writing prompt.
Character Chart Template
Use this character chart template as a tool to record and organize information about characters or historical figures.