Radical social studies for young people
ReHistory is a free online source for social studies lessons designed to promote critical thinking and dynamic collaboration.
Open-and-Go
…Almost.
Lesson activities are easy to prepare and facilitate, but be sure to preview the lessons thoughtfully beforehand, as these are sensitive topics.
Fake News!
Why do people spread false narratives?
What is Freedom?
Stories of resistance to oppression.
How it Works
45-60 minute
introductory lessons
Lessons focus on a question for the week. Students and teachers analyze and discuss primary and secondary source materials to begin investigating social moments and patterns.
Students work in pairs or small groups
The classroom will hum with activity as students complete tasks that help them visualize facts and explore a range of perspectives.
Whole-class discussion
Each lesson culminates with a whole-class discussion for students to share new understandings and new questions about the topic of the week.
Extend Learning
Teachers can choose to extend learning throughout the week with Extras designed to reinforce the concepts and skills introduced in the weekly lesson.