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3 New DBQuests to Sharpen Your Student’s Primary Source Analysis

Unlock the power of inquiry-based learning with our three new DBQuests! Each DBQuest asks students a big question which acts as a guiding light for in-depth analysis of three multimedia primary resources.

The Constitution EXPLAINED Video Series

Our comprehensive, short-form video series created with the Center for Civic Education explains the text, history, and relevance of the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and additional amendments in everyday language. Check out all 35 videos today!

Private i History Detectives—Now with Narration!

Wondering how our Private i History Detectives lessons work? Let our narrators show you! Each unit’s Google slide decks are narrated, providing insight into how to deliver and a sense of the lesson flow.

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    The NAACP Legal Defense Fund

    In this video, students learn about a team of lawyers dedicated to achieving racial justice through the legal system. Formed in 1940 as part of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored…
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    Students and the Struggle for School Integration

    In this video, students learn about the activism of teenager Barbara Johns. In 1951, she organized over 450 students to protest in support of better conditions at their segregated high school in…
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    Breaking Barriers: Constance Baker Motley

    In this video, students learn about the accomplishments of Judge Constance Baker Motley. As the first African American woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court, be elected to the New York state…
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    Stepping Forward: The Fight for College Integration

    In this video, students learn about the courage of Autherine Lucy and Pollie Ann Myers. When they were denied admission to the University of Alabama because of the color of their skin, Lucy and Myers…
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    The Shelleys & the Right to Fair Housing

    In this video, students learn about J.D. and Ethel Shelley and their fight against restrictive housing covenants. Unable to purchase the house of their choice because of an agreement among homeowners…
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    Three Branches: Checks & Balances

    Why does the U.S. government have three “branches”? What are these branches, and how do they interact? In this WebQuest, you’ll dig deep to find out the role each branch plays and the ways it…
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    Constitutional Influencers

    Magna Carta, Montesquieu, the Mayflower, and more! Follow this WebQuest through history to the events, people, and documents that inspired the writers of the Constitution.
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    The Constitution: Rules for Running a Country

    This WebQuest takes you on a fast tour of our Constitution. You'll find out why it was written, how it's structured, what it does, and even how it can be changed. All the essentials are right here! 
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    Three Branches: Laws in Action

    The U.S. government is designed to make sure that no one person has all the power. Follow a law from start to finish and learn how each branch is involved!
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