Description

Overview
The High School Bundle empowers students to engage deeply with identity, justice, and collective action. Designed for grades 9–12, these Ethnic Studies units connect civic education, self-reflection, and liberation-focused inquiry, helping students see themselves as changemakers within their schools and communities. Through historical analysis, research-based writing, and activism-centered projects, learners strengthen critical thinking, empathy, and advocacy skills.

Grounded in WAESN’s Ethnic Studies Framework, this bundle emphasizes Identity & Agency, Action & Reflection, and Resistance & Liberation. Students explore intersectional histories, examine systems of power, and practice applying what they learn to real-world contexts, from classroom dialogue to community organizing.

This bundle includes:

• LGBTQ+ Studies — Examines queer histories, identities, and movements for liberation through Ethnic Studies and civic inquiry

• Washington State Civics — A justice-centered civics unit focusing on student voice, policy, and community advocacy

• Ethnic Studies Identity Affirming Survey — A unit on identity, agency, and counter-narratives that bridges self-reflection and social awareness

Educators will love this bundle because it:

• Connects ELA, Civics, and Social Studies through inquiry-based learning

• Strengthens students’ voices through research, writing, and advocacy

• Encourages civic participation and intersectional analysis

• Includes ready-to-teach lessons, discussion tools, and digital materials

• Aligns with WA State and C3 Framework Standards

Format & Duration

• Three comprehensive units, each 3–6 weeks long

• Designed for Grades 9–12

• Adaptable for classroom, advisory, or project-based learning

What’s Included

• Complete lesson plans, teacher slides, and student handouts

• Rubrics, reflection activities, and project organizers

• Multimedia and research resources

• Standards alignment and framework connections

Developed by the WAESN Curriculum Team with support from College Spark Washington, this bundle supports educators in creating high school classrooms where students critically examine identity, power, and justice—and learn to turn reflection into action.