One Voice for Grades 6-8
Module 1
What is the American Identity?
Week 2: How do our individual differences shape who we are? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: What is individuality?
Lesson 2: How does individuality shape our experience as Americans?
Lesson 3: How does our invidiual experience overlap in groups?
Lesson 4: Looking closely at similarities and differences
Lesson 5: Reflecting a positive self-concept
Week 3: How has identity evolved since our founding? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: What is cultural identity?
Lesson 2: Examining cultural representation
Lesson 3: Breaking barriers throughout history
Lesson 4: The culture that made me
Lesson 5: The makings of a ‘Cultural Mosaic’
Week 4: How can we build cross-cultural relationships? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: What are empathy and perspective-taking?
Lesson 2: How do we move from tolerance to acceptance?
Lesson 3: How can we show respect to and connect with others?
Lesson 4: How can we respectfully communicate when we disagree?
Lesson 5: Being a “Safe Space” for Others
Week 5: How does a nation reconcile past injustices? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: How do beliefs influence actions?
Lesson 2: Can legislative compromises solve moral issues?
Lesson 3: What is democracy in action?
Lesson 4: How do regional tensions challenge national unity?
Lesson 5: What happens when justice is denied?
Week 6: How do assumptions limit us and others? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: What are stereotypes?
Lesson 2: What is tolerance?
Lesson 3: How have our beliefs about tolerance changed over time?
Lesson 4: How can we counter assumptions in our thinking?
Lesson 5: How can we help others understand our perspective?
Module 2
How do we practice democratic values?
Week 1: How do people in the U.S. practice democracy? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: What are democratic values?
Lesson 2: How can taking perspective help us work together?
Lesson 3: How do Americans meet in the middle to solve problems?
Lesson 4: How are civil rights and economic opportunities be related?
Lesson 5: How can we increase our social awareness?
Week 2: What do the lived experiences of others teach me about the American Identity? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: How do different stories shape the American Identity?
Lesson 2: How does diversity strengthen the United States?
Lesson 3: How do perspectives change over time?
Lesson 4: How can democratic ideals support innovation?
Lesson 5: What is an inclusive vision for an American identity?
Week 3: How do we resolve conflict in a democracy? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: How do we express our differences in the U.S.?
Lesson 2: How can we resolve conflict in a democracy?
Lesson 3: How does the legal system play a role in change?
Lesson 4: Perspectives on conflict resolution
Lesson 5: How would you rule on this case?
Week 4: How do we promote social mobility and equity? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: What is social inequity?
Lesson 2: Perspectives on promoting social mobility
Lesson 3: Looking closer at equity & fairness
Lesson 4: Working with others to enhance social equity
Lesson 5: Helping others build bridges & ladders for equity
Week 5: How does the First Amendment shape Democracy? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: What is the First Amendment?
Lesson 2: Freedom of the press
Lesson 3: Freedom of assembly
Lesson 4: Freedom of religion
Lesson 5: Freedom of speech
Week 6: How does my identity impact my role as a citizen? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: The Compromises that Defined America
Lesson 2: Three-Fifths a Citizen
Lesson 3: Of the People, For the People, By the People
Lesson 4: Perspectives on Citizenship Rights
Lesson 5: Inclusion as Fully Equal Citizens
Module 3
What can we do about injustice?
Week 1: What can we do about injustice? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: What does injustice mean to me?
Lesson 2: What does injustice look like?
Lesson 3: What happens when justice fails?
Lesson 4: What is environmental justice?
Lesson 5: How can we promote justice?
Week 2: What rights do students have against injustice? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: The right to public education
Lesson 2: What does the law say about dress code?
Lesson 3: What rights do student journalists have?
Lesson 4: Can students protest?
Lesson 5: What is due process?
Week 3: How have people struggled with racial equity in the US? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: What are civil rights?
Lesson 2: How have people fought for racial equity in the US?
Lesson 3: What can we learn from the fight for racial equity?
Lesson 4: How has the Civil Rights Movement impacted me?
Lesson 5: What work remains on issues of racial equity in the US?
Week 4: Free to be you and me (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: How does "me" influence "we"
Lesson 2: Mirror on the wall
Lesson 3: Exploring your digital identity
Lesson 4: Pursuing your passions
Lesson 5: The lessons that shape me
Week 5: How have Americans stood up against injustice? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: When do actions speak louder than words?
Lesson 2: Principles and Protests
Lesson 3: What are the consequences of taking action?
Lesson 4: Decisions about taking a stand
Lesson 5: How will I respond to injustice?
Week 6: What does it take to sustain democracy? (Coming soon)
Lesson 1: How does voting strengthen our democracy?
Lesson 2: What makes an informed voter?
Lesson 3: How have voting rights been addressed in U.S. history?
Lesson 4: What are the responsibilities of being a citizen ?
Lesson 5: What does it take to sustain democracy?
