Quote from Sophia Rosenfeld
Historian Sophia Rosenfeld reflects on the relationship between truth and trust among members of a democracy.
Quote by Sophia Rosenfeld (en español)
Historian Sophia Rosenfeld reflects on the relationship between truth and trust among members of a democracy. This resource is in Spanish.
Petition for Freedom to the Massachusetts Legislature, 1777 (Adapted Version)
Adapted for English Learners and readers who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to analyze a primary source written by a group of Black abolitionists in Massachusetts. It includes simplified text, definitions, and reflection questions.
Petition for Freedom to the Massachusetts Legislature, 1777 (en español)
This 1777 primary source is an antislavery petition from a group of African Americans in Massachusetts. This resource is in Spanish.
10 Questions Framework Poster
Introduce students to the 10 Questions for Young Changemakers developed by Professor Danielle Allen from Harvard University and YPP Network.
“On the Equality of the Sexes” by Judith Sargent Murray, 1790 (Adapted Version)
Adapted for English Learners and readers who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to analyze a primary source written by Judith Sargent Murray, and advocate for white women’s rights. It includes simplified text, definitions, and reflection questions.
“On the Equality of the Sexes” by Judith Sargent Murray, 1790 (en español)
This 1790 primary source is an an influential essay from a white female writer and intellectual. This resource is in Spanish.
Creating a Found Poem: Founding Era Primary Sources
Students use this handout as a guide for creating a poem using a primary source from the founding era.
Creating a Found Poem: Founding Era Primary Sources (en español)
Students use this handout as a guide for creating a poem using a primary source from the founding era. This resource is in Spanish.
Image Analysis Procedure: “Absconded from the Household of the President of the United States"
Students use the procedure outlined in this handout to analyze a painting by Titus Kaphar.
Image Analysis Procedure: “Absconded from the Household of the President of the United States” (en español)
Students use the procedure outlined in this handout to analyze a painting by Titus Kaphar. This resource is in Spanish.