The U.S. History Toolkit (HTK) 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.” Public Act 119 of 2023 

Many thanks to the many people and organizations who enabled this toolkit to exist and for their continued work to make it a living document, hopefully for years to come. 

Teaching resources, such as lesson and unit plans, are connected to the Michigan K-12 academic standards. All plans are social studies and some interdisciplinary. Click on each resource for a complete list of related standards. 

The HTK builds upon the Michigan Department of Education’s ongoing equity work, including the Teaching Comprehensive History webinar series and Equity in Literacy resources.

For more information on how resources are included and future goals of the project, please visit About the U.S. History Toolkit

Have great resources? Want to connect with, learn from, or support other K-12 teachers? Please visit our Teachers Supporting Teachers page.   

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