Curriculum Resources

Pivotal U.S. Elections

Pivotal U.S. Elections is a high school-level curriculum that examines the political forces, issues, and consequences of critical presidential elections in U.S. history and their relevance to current conditions of our national life. Activities and lessons included in the curriculum emphasize reading, writing, and historical thinking skills. More»

A President's Vision

An innovative suite of U.S. history curriculum materials, A President's Vision examines the aspirations of notable U.S. presidents and the programs and initiatives that advanced each man’s vision. The centerpiece of the program is a series of seven posters examining the core ideals that shaped the presidencies of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, the Roosevelts, Johnson, and Reagan. More»

Texas Originals

Texas Originals is a radio series profiling individuals who have had a profound influence on Texas history and culture, many of whom are featured in the seventh-grade Texas history TEKS. This curriculum provides activities and lessons to integrate Texas Originals into the classroom with expectations for reading, writing, and using accepted social studies conventions and practices. More»