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The Fog Machine

This excerpt focuses on the lives of African American students during Freedom Summer. After reading Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech in class in 1963, students in main character C.J.'s school are asked to share their dreams at an assembly.

Susan Follett

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

Subject

Civics

History

June 9, 2015

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Memorial and Remonstrance Against Religious Assessments

In his anonymous protest of a bill that would institute taxation for established religion, James Madison asserts the necessary separation of church and state and the right of every person to practice religion freely.

James Madison

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Religion Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

June 11, 2015

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The Day I Swam Into a New World

Frances dreams of swimming with her classmates, but will everyone be welcome at her new community pool?

Margaret Auguste

Grade Level

K-2 3-5

Topic

Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

August 6, 2015

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Informational

John Brown's Speech to the Court at His Trial

John Brown was charged with murder, insurrection and treason after the raid on Harpers Ferry. After being found guilty and while awaiting his sentencing, he was asked if there was any reason he should not be given the death sentence. He responded with this speech.

John Brown

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Slavery Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

November 2, 2015

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Informational

International Bill of Gender Rights

This proclamation, although written from the gender perspective, details ten human and civil rights that should be afforded to all human beings.

International Conference on Transgender Law and Employment Policy

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

November 3, 2015

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Informational

Polite Society

In this Facebook status update, Kaity Parson describes the construct of “polite society” and its effects on individuals who are not included in its ranks.

Kaity Parson

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

November 3, 2015

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Informational

Janet Napolitano Press Release, June 2012

This press release from the Secretary of Homeland Security lays out the criteria for individuals, who were brought to the United States illegally as young children, to receive deferred action.

Department of Homeland Security

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Immigration Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

July 2, 2014

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Informational

You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer!

Amelia Bloomer was a woman who liked to think, live and even dress unconventionally, and she encouraged other people—particularly women—to do the same.

Shana Corey

Grade Level

K-2 3-5

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

July 7, 2014

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Danger on my Doorstep

Linda Schubert recounts the fear that consumed her Jewish family living in Nazi-Germany in the late 1930s. Each family member endured individual stress and anxiety, but each also contributed to the family's greater good of the family.

Linda Schubert

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Religion

Subject

History

Geography

July 7, 2014

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Escalating U.S. Poverty Rate Sends Shockwaves

This 2010 news segment considers the cause and impact of the rising poverty level in the United States.

NBC Learn

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Class

Subject

History

Economics

July 7, 2014

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