Curriculum
Download the Official High School Curriculum written by The King Institute – Click Here
Download the Oakland Unified School District Curriculum – Click Here
Download the Remember Them Field Trip Teacher’s Guide – Click Here
Download the Remember Them Field Trip Worksheet – Click Here
Additional Resources
826 Valencia
Supports students ages 6-18 with their writing skills, and to helps teachers inspire their students to write
http://826valencia.org/
César Chávez Day: Model Curriculum and Resources for Teachers
From the California Department of Education
http://chavez.cde.ca.gov
Center for History and New Media
Provides free access to primary sources, builds high-quality online teaching modules, and offers instruction on critical thinking skills
http://chnm.gmu.edu/teaching-and-learning/
Challenge Day
Experiential workshops for students grades 7-12 that hone skills of compassion, leadership, and expression
http://www.challengeday.org
The Churchill Centre
Teaching materials and lesson plans about the life, work and times of Winston Churchill
http://www.winstonchurchill.org/support/for-educators
Citizen King Teacher’s Guide
Citizen King is a PBS film about the life and times of Martin Luther King, Jr., however the lesson plans and activities supplied by the site may be used independently of the film.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/mlk/tguide/index.html
Confronting Crimes Against Humanity
Study guide from the United States Institute of Peace regarding international conflict management and peace building
http://www.usip.org/files/file/09sg.pdf
Elie Wiesel: First Person Singular
Teaching guide for students grades 9-12 about Elie Wiesel and the Holocaust
http://www.pbs.org/eliewiesel/teaching/index.html
Facing History and Ourselves
Curriculum, resources, and educator support on a wide array of topics and issues surrounding global social justice
http://www.facinghistory.org/
Forward March: Continuing Frederick Douglass’ Footsteps Teaching with Museum Collections
Students explore the relevance of Douglass’ life today through historic object analysis, active inquiry, observation, and deduction
http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/tmc/docs/FRDO_marchForward.pdf
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum – For Teachers
Document-based education programs, curriculum guides, interactive web resources and more
http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/education/teachers.html
Frederick Douglass’ Hat Teaching with Museum Collections
Students explore Douglass’ life, his society and the cultural values of his time through object analysis, active inquiry, observation and deduction
http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/tmc/docs/FRDO_hatLessonplan.pdf
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Virtual Museum Exhibit
Virtual museum exhibit required for above Frederick Douglass curriculum
http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/douglass/
Freedom Archives
10,000 hours of audio and video recordings documenting social justice movements locally, nationally, and internationally from the 1960s to the present
http://www.freedomarchives.org/
Heroic Imagination Project
Research based programs that empower individuals to take heroic action during critical moments
http://heroicimagination.org/
Learning to Give
Educates youth about the importance of philanthropy, the civil society sector, and civic engagement. Offers over 1,600 K-12 lessons and educational resources free of charge.
http://learningtogive.org/teachers/
The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela
A series of essays with activities and discussion questions from PBS Frontline
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/mandela/teach/
Mindful Schools
In-class instruction, multilevel trainings, and multimedia resources on bringing mindfulness to education
http://www.mindfulschools.org/
PeaceJam Curricular Programs
PeaceJam creates young leaders committed to positive change in themselves, their communities and the world through the inspiration of Nobel Peace Laureates
http://www.peacejam.org
Peace Learning Center
Sample lesson plans and materials to teach peacebuilding and conflict resolution skills to youth
http://www.peacelearningcenter
Spark Education
Educational materials from KQED for K-12 and post-secondary educators, offering tools to make contemporary arts an integral part of learning
http://www.kqed.org/arts/programs/spark/education.jsp
The Tank Man
A teacher’s guide to the PBS film, The Tank Man, about the unknown rebel of Tiananmen Square in China. Non-film related materials available as well.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/tankman/
Teachers’ Curriculum Institute
A K-12 publishing company created by teachers, for teachers. Material is available for free trial and purchase.
http://www.teachtci.com
Teaching about the Holocaust
An abundance of educational materials from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
http://www.ushmm.org/education/foreducators/
Teaching Tolerance
A place for educators to find thought-provoking news, conversation and support for those who care about diversity, equal opportunity and respect for differences in schools
http://www.tolerance.org/
Women in World History Curriculum
Lessons, thematic units, and supplementary materials about women’s history in a global context
http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/index.html
Youth for Human Rights
Free K-12 education package and online curriculum from a top human rights resource for over 100 nations
http://www.youthforhumanrights.org/educators.html