Classroom

Learn more why Ellis describes slavery and the treatment of Native Americans as great contradictions in American history

Students will study Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and discuss the literary influences on King's speech

Examine current issues facing Wampanoag People, the Native people who welcomed and helped the Pilgrims

Learn about the ways one American Indian tribe passes its history and culture to the next generation

Learn more about the Smithsonian's newest time capsule, which will not open to the public until 2075.

Explore technological, artistic and scientific innovations throughout U.S. history

Learn about how politicians are trying to reshape how American history is taught and the important actions people are taking in response

Learn how student-led game invention brought together a community for Black History Month

For Black History Month, listen to Duncan discuss her book and how her hometown of Memphis celebrates Juneteenth

A conversation about U.S. history, the presidents and slavery and how we teach it