Engaging, inquiry-based curriculum for History and Current Issues courses.

Students explore the historical connections between the United States’ creation of a settler colonial empire in North America (what is often called “westward expansion”) and the nation’s acquisition of an overseas colonial empire following the War of 1898.

Juneteenth has been designated as a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. In this free lesson, students learn about the history of the Juneteenth holiday, analyze text sources that reveal important symbolism and rituals in Juneteenth commemorations, and research local celebrations of Juneteenth.

In this unit, students explore the history of immigration to the United States and recent U.S. immigration policy as they consider the complexities of U.S. immigration policy and prepare to articulate their own views about this issue. It includes lessons on immigrant experiences, oral histories, refugees and resettlement, and more.

In this free Teaching with the News lesson, students read a general overview text about transgender identity in the United States and analyze social media posts as sources about transgender identity today.

In this unit, students explore Cuba’s history, including the Cuban Revolution, and consider the country’s future. It includes a lesson on Cuban American experiences.

In this recently updated unit, students explore the transformation of North America in the nineteenth century and probe this complicated and violent history.

Students explore the evolution of the international community's response to genocide and examine how the United States has responded to six cases of genocide.

In this updated online lesson, students examine data from the Costs of War Project to explore the geography and scope as well as the human, economic, social, and political costs of the War on Terror, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

This updated unit examines the causes and effects of global warming and delves into questions of who is most responsible for and vulnerable to the changing climate. Students also grapple with how to respond to climate change in ways that are both effective and fair. The updated edition includes a new focus on youth climate activism, updated content on global climate negotiations and agreements, and more.

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