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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.
Adding to Evidence Logs, 3 of 4
Students review the documents and videos from previous lessons and consider what information supports, expands, or challenges their thinking about the essay.
Adding to Evidence Logs, 4 of 4
Students reflect on, gather evidence for, and discuss the unit writing prompt in its entirety.
Refining the Thesis and Finalizing Evidence Logs
Students reflect on the unit as a whole and begin to write a strong thesis statement for their essay.
Summative Assessment: My School’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In this summative assessment, students work in groups to come to consensus on five fundamental human rights that they believe every member of their school community is entitled to enjoy.
Step 2: We and They
Students work collaboratively to create illustrated children’s stories that explore issues of conformity and belonging.
Step 3: Understanding Human Rights
Students work collaboratively to create a School Declaration of Human Rights Infographic.
Step 4: Choosing to Participate
Students have an opportunity to explore one issue in-depth and to create an action plan that inspires change in their schools or communities.
People's Assembly
Students participate in a people's assembly centered on the question, how might we challenge all types of racism in the UK so that everyone can thrive?
Summative Performance Task & Taking Informed Action
Students culminate their arc of inquiry into the Angel Island Immigration Station by completing a C3-aligned Summative Performance Task and Taking Informed Action.
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.