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Whether you’re planning a unit or just need to get through tomorrow, this week’s featured lessons are built to plug right into your day.

The Big Bang
Was the Big Bang the start of the Universe, or the beginning of just one part of the multiverse? We don’t really know the answer to that question, but we know a lot about what happened right after.
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History of Many Shapes and Sizes
World history is the study of connections linking humanity across our long history. Develop skills like claim testing and scale switching through these connections.
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The Need for Climate Innovation
We’ve made a lot of progress, but key challenges remain. Explore how we can develop innovative solutions to take on the toughest problems of climate change.
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TEACHER tESTIMONIALS

“I came across OER Project and it was life changing. The course materials add a dynamic component to ensuring my students understand the fundamental elements of history.”

— Brittney, history teacher, Philadelphia, PA”

“OER Project helped me to reimagine how and why I teach history without having to reinvent too many wheels on my own.”

— Bill, history teacher, Augusta, GA

“[OER Project] has made my students more confident and successful and is a tool that I will continue to use.”

— Scot, history teacher, Vandalia, IL