American History Resources

This project aimed to update the district's American history curriculum to be more inclusive of historically marginalized groups addressing identified gaps in the current educational narrative. By teaching a more comprehensive history, the work looked to combat generational prejudices and foster critical thinking among students. To support these goals, the grant funded the acquisition of updated textbooks and primary source literature. Example resources included the MDE's Teaching Comprehensive History Webinars, the narrative of Frederick Douglas, Street Law, teacher professional development, and a place-based learning experience to the Henry Ford Museum. This project allowed for lesson and material development that continues to be developed.

Texts and resources that informed this project:

• Street Law: A Course in Practical Law 
• Nystrom Atlast of United States History and accompanying activity book. 
• Gilder Lerman courses:
  • Voting and Elections in American History by Allan J. Lichtman
  • Jim Crow and Its Challenges by Nikki Brown
• Michgan Department of Education
  • Teaching Comprehensive History Webinar Series
• The Henry Ford Museum

Books: 

• Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass an American Slave, Written by Himself. 
• Frederick Douglass: Voice for Justice, Voice for Freedom by Frank Murphy and Nicole Tadgell