As a result of Public Act 119 of 2023 Section 1102, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has developed the American History Toolkit (AHT). The AHT is a searchable database designed to connect Michigan K-12 social studies teachers and leaders with existing, vetted resources to support teaching of the full and complex American history across subject areas including the histories of communities of color and other marginalized communities.
Teaching resources found within the AHT website such as lesson and unit plans are connected to the Michigan K-12 academic standards.
The website is a living document, with resources vetted by the AHT guidance committee being added on an ongoing basis. The guidance committee reflects the diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives of Michiganders. The committee includes teachers, parents, academics, community members, and organizations from many different backgrounds. The MDE invites educators to submit resources that can enhance the goals of the AHT for guidance committe review using this hyperlinked form.
The Michigan Department of Education offers ongoing iniatives that connect to the AHT, which can be found in the "Related MDE Initiatives" tab.
For more information on how resources are included and future goals of the project, please visit the "About the Toolkit" tab.
Watch: How to use this toolkit.
Select the "Browse Resources" tab to explore the toolkit or use the search bar to find specific content.
