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Organized thematically, find lesson plans, videos, readings, and images to support and enrich learning in your classroom.
Our Collections are carefully curated with materials that provide you with a range of options for exploring key moments in history or adding new voices and perspectives to your lessons.
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Guardar
The Reconstruction Era and the Fragility of Democracy
Use this rich collection of Reconstruction era primary sources, videos, and a 3-week unit to engage your students in this pivotal period in US history and its legacies today.
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Guardar
Teaching with Testimony
Engage students in personal accounts from survivors with this collection of video testimony, survivor profiles, and a lesson plan.
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What Does a Current Event Lesson Look Like?
by
Jessica Weingartner
Three Facing History educators discuss how breaking news and world events are integrated into their classroom routine.
Professional Learning
Borders and Belonging in U.S. History: The Angel Island Immigration Station
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Virtual
In this webinar, Dr. Erika Lee & Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation staff explored the history of Asian exclusion and our new C-3 style inquiry on Angel Island.
In the News
Malala Yousafzai Meets with Facing History Students
by
Gentle Blythe
We were honored to host a screening of the Oscar-nominated film “Stranger at the Gate” with a special Q&A with executive producer, Malala.
Insight
Brother Outsider: Remembering Gay Civil Rights Leader Bayard Rustin
by
Kaitlin Smith
Learn more about Bayard Rustin's life as an openly gay Black civil rights activist who served as the chief organizer of the historic March on Washington.
In the News
The Long Journey to Establish a Women’s History Museum
by
Facing History Staff
As the National Women's History Museum launches its first physical exhibit, we consider what it means to make space for underrepresented stories.
Professional Learning
Teaching Coming of Age in a Complex World
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Virtual
Explore hands-on strategies to teach coming-of-age books and literature, centering students’ identities and lived experiences as young adults.
In the News
Standing up for Disability Rights: A Day of Reflection & Action
by
Facing History Staff
In honor of disability awareness & disability rights activist Judy Heumann, Facing History is hosting a day of reflection & action on March 30, 2023.
In the News
In Memoriam: Margot Stern Strom’s Lasting Legacy
by
Jessica Weingartner
On March 28, 2023, Facing History’s founder passed away at the age of 81. Her vision and work continues to impact students and teachers around the world.
Insight
Exploring Black History through Black Poets
by
Grace Ruiter
Engage with the powerful voices of Black poets and the rich history of poetry during Black History Month and beyond.
Featured Resource
Poetry and Identity
by
Jessica Weingartner
Bringing poetry into the classroom introduces a model for creative expression and self-reflection that can help students find their voice.
In the News
Hearty Congratulations and Thank You to Departing CEO, Roger Brooks
by
Facing History Staff
After a successful tenure Roger Brooks retires from Facing History & Ourselves on April 9, 2023. We celebrate all he has accomplished with gratitude.
In the News
Desmond K. Blackburn, PhD Joins Facing History & Ourselves as New President and CEO
by
Facing History & Ourselves
Veteran educator Desmond K. Blackburn, PhD brings expertise and commitment to supporting teachers and empowering young people.