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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.
Learning to Infer
Educators will Introduce students to the concept of inferencing and then help them develop their inferencing skills.
Café Conversations (UK)
Students practice perspective-taking by representing the point of view of an assigned personality in a small-group discussion.
Barometer: Taking a Stand on Controversial Issues (UK)
Structure an active class discussion in which students express their opinions by standing along a continuum.
Concentric Circles (UK)
This kinesthetic discussion activity invites students to be active listeners and speakers and to interact with a wide range of classmates.
People's Assembly
Help students communicate independently and develop as active listeners by giving them the opportunity to discuss and share ideas in the format of a people's assembly.
Online Civic Participation (en español)
Share with students political theorist Danielle Allen's ten questions to ask before choosing to take action online. This resource is in Spanish.
Introduction to the UK’s Parliamentary Democracy
This overview of the UK’s political system explains key concepts such as parliament, general elections, and the voting system.
Acknowledging the Past to Shape the Present (en español)
Learn about two initiatives aimed at confronting past violence and reflect on how facing the past can help shape a better future. This resource is in Spanish.
Believing in Others (en español)
Learn about the challenges and successes one woman encountered in her efforts to make a difference. This resource is in Spanish.
Bullying at School (en español)
Learn about some responses to school bullying and reflect on the power students have to make positive changes in their own school communities. This resource is in Spanish.
Not in Our Town (en español)
Learn about how the residents of Billings, Montana, responded to a wave of racist and antisemitic violence in their town. This resource is in Spanish.