Teacher-Inspired Lessons

Here you will find primary resources created by the Mill Institute as well as a collection of classroom materials inspired by our Teaching Fellows. These materials include lesson plans, student activities, and pedagogical resources that prompt students to question their assumptions, seek new perspectives, and engage in open dialogue.

The resources below are excellent materials to use in conjunction with the Viewpoint Diversity Challenge at the start of the school year.

We will continue to add resources to the hub throughout the school year. Stay tuned! 

Lesson Plan
From Certainty to Confidence
What is the difference between certainty and confidence? This lesson teaches the value...

  • 90-100 minutes

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Resource
Ground Rules: Questions for Discussion
The Mill Institute’s Ground Rules: Questions for Discussion are a resource for...

  • 15+ minutes

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Activity
Exploring Perspectives on Free Speech: Discussion Questions
How does disagreement support democracy? The current debates surrounding free speech...

  • Variable minutes

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Resource
Expanded Viewpoints Graphic Organizer
The Expanded Viewpoints Graphic Organizer is an analysis tool designed to help students...

  • 15+ minutes

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Class Discussion
Class Discussion: Free Speech Doesn't Pick Sides
Harry Bruinius’ article from the Christian Science Monitor examines how the political...

  • 15+ minutes

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Class Discussion
Class discussion: What Are “Politics the Right Way”?
Freedom of speech is foundational to a free society, and disagreement between citizens...

  • 15+ minutes

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