Choices Teaching Kits

Teacher-approved stories, resources, and worksheets, courtesy of Choices, the health and social-emotional learning magazine for grades 7–12.

Teaching Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Teacher-approved stories, resources, and worksheets for teaching about TKTKTKTKTK in your classroom, courtesy of Junior Scholastic, the middle school Social Studies classroom magazine

Would You Stand Up to Hate?

Students learn about the bystander effect and how to stand up to bullying behavior.

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Culture of Kindness
Students create a plan to spread positivity in their school.
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Last Time/Next Time
Students reflect on a time when they witnessed cruel behavior.
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Where's My Story?

Students read about a seventh grader's crusade for diverse books.

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Where’s My Story?
Students identify a book with a character they can relate to.
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#Advocacy: Wheres My Story?
Students explore their favorite social media advocacy campaign.
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Standing Up For Diversity

She’s fighting colorism with a message of positivity.

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Flip The Script
Students pick an issue they feel needs attention.
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Viral Advocacy
Students go online to find out what Kheris is up to now.
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"What Are You?"

Students read about a multiracial teenager growing up in a small town.

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How You Made Me Feel
Students write a letter to someone who made them feel diminished.
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How You Made Me Feel
Students write a letter to someone who made them feel diminished.
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Words to Live By
Students identify a quote that means something to them and present it visually.
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Words to Live By
Students identify a quote that means something to them and present it visually.
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Explore Other Topics

Discover other free social studies topics and middle school teaching resources from Junior Scholastic magazine.

The Roles of the Presidency

From Commander in Chief to chief of state, the president has many critical roles.

The Roles of the Presidency

From Commander in Chief to chief of state, the president has many critical roles.

Ancient Civilizations

An overview of humanity’s first large societies: how they formed, who ruled them, and how they influenced the world today.

Ancient Civilizations

An overview of humanity’s first large societies: how they formed, who ruled them, and how they influenced the world today.

The United States Constitution

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It established our federal government and defined our government’s relationship with the states and citizens.

The United States Constitution

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It established our federal government and defined our government’s relationship with the states and citizens.

The Civil Rights Movement

Get to know Martin Luther King Jr., Barbara Johns, the Little Rock Nine, and other pioneers of the civil rights movement.

The Civil Rights Movement

Get to know Martin Luther King Jr., Barbara Johns, the Little Rock Nine, and other pioneers of the civil rights movement.

Women’s History: The Struggle for Equality

Learn about important women throughout history—including Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sojourner Truth—and the progress that’s been made in the fight for gender equality.  

Women’s History: The Struggle for Equality

Learn about important women throughout history—including Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sojourner Truth—and the progress that’s been made in the fight for gender equality.  

The History and Heroes of World War II

An overview of World War II: why the U.S. got involved, what citizens did to fight back, and how people worldwide were affected

The History and Heroes of World War II

An overview of World War II: why the U.S. got involved, what citizens did to fight back, and how people worldwide were affected

Real Teens of History

These inspiring teens fought for what they believed in—and made history in the process.

Real Teens of History

These inspiring teens fought for what they believed in—and made history in the process.

Social Studies Debate Kit

Teaching the art of debating—and how to write an effective argument essay—can help students master critical-thinking and communication skills.

Social Studies Debate Kit

Teaching the art of debating—and how to write an effective argument essay—can help students master critical-thinking and communication skills.

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PHOTO CREDITS

Would You Stand Up to Hate?: Illustrations by THOMAS PITILLI; Where's My Story?: SCHOLASTIC (ESPERANZA RISING); Standing Up For Diversity: REBECCA CABAGE/INVISION/AP/SHUTTERSTOCK; "What Are You?": Photos by phil skinner for AP IMAGEs;