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We Didn’t Cross the Border: The Border Crossed Us
Reframing Immigration, Identity, Land, and Belonging in the United States
This curriculum examines immigration, borders, land, identity, and belonging through a justice-centered lens. Students explore how migration stories are shaped by history, policy, culture, family, and place. Ideal for ELA, social studies, ethnic studies, bilingual education, and classrooms exploring displacement, citizenship, diaspora, and home.
Grade Band: 9–12
Length: 10 lessons | 60–90 minutes each
Disciplines: ELA, U.S. History, Ethnic Studies, Civics, Geography, Media Literacy
Instructional Model: Inquiry + DBQ analysis + oral history + critical literacy + project-based learning
We Didn’t Cross the Border: The Border Crossed Us
Reframing Immigration, Identity, Land, and Belonging in the United States
This curriculum examines immigration, borders, land, identity, and belonging through a justice-centered lens. Students explore how migration stories are shaped by history, policy, culture, family, and place. Ideal for ELA, social studies, ethnic studies, bilingual education, and classrooms exploring displacement, citizenship, diaspora, and home.
Grade Band: 9–12
Length: 10 lessons | 60–90 minutes each
Disciplines: ELA, U.S. History, Ethnic Studies, Civics, Geography, Media Literacy
Instructional Model: Inquiry + DBQ analysis + oral history + critical literacy + project-based learning