Snatched: A treasure chest of Ideas, Inventions, and Innovations Originating from Marginalized People

Guide students through a journey of stolen, uncredited, and unacknowledged inventions and innovations! Uncover groundbreaking ideas snatched from marginalized groups, reshaping our view of progress throughout history.

AT A GLANCE

Subject: History

Grade: 6-12

Duration: 14 days

Media: Ebook, Writing Prompts, Card Set, Worksheets, Mind Map


Uncovering stolen innovations can be eye-opening (in more ways than one...)

The way we teach about inventions and progress matters. Our unit on overlooked contributions is unlike anything else out there. Yes, you will explore groundbreaking ideas and their true origins... while also empowering students with critical thinking, cultural awareness, and a deeper understanding of global history. Yes, all of this is possible with the Snatched history lessons.

Introducing a revolutionary history unit that connects forgotten innovators to world-changing ideas, finally bringing hidden narratives to light. You don't have to reshape history alone.

The Outcome:

  • A curriculum that's inclusive and challenges traditional narratives

  • Engaging lessons that reveal the diverse origins of innovations across time

  • Boost student engagement – as history suddenly becomes relevant and surprising

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– Jermaine Fowler, Founder & New York Times Bestselling Historian

Unlock Overlooked History with HumanityEd

What You Get:

  • Ready-to-Use Lesson Plans on Untold Stories

  • Interactive Activities to Engage Critical Thinking

  • Diverse Primary Sources and Historical Documents

  • Access to Expert-Led Workshops and Events

  • A Supportive Community of History Educators

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Common questions

  • Students deserve to know the truth. HumanityED is the only approach that fuses human-centered storytelling with a commitment to historical accuracy, uncovering the real stories often left out of textbooks. We bring history to life, engaging both heart and mind. That’s the HumanityEd difference—learning that transforms.

  • Each HumanityEd archive unit comes with a ready-to-go plan for parents and teachers, requiring minimal prep and no textbooks. Units offer a mix of engaging resources like podcasts, videos, primary sources, interactive activities, ebooks, and virtual experiences. From timelines and maps to role-playing and expert interviews, these diverse materials create an immersive journey into overlooked history, fostering critical thinking and deeper understanding.

  • Join us with a monthly membership at $24, or take advantage of our annual subscription discount at $252 ($21 per month). As history faces challenges and oversimplifications, HumanityEd stands as your gateway to the full, unfiltered narratives that shape our world.

  • Support students in understanding new vocabulary and concepts using creative strategies such as "Concept Mapping" or an "Interactive Glossary." Encourage students to create visual representations of key terms to help them grasp and retain challenging concepts.

    Maintain an "Interactive Word Board" or "Family Word Wall" where students can add new terms and definitions. Encourage the use of these terms in writing and discussions to reinforce learning. Parents can use similar methods at home with flashcards or word games to make learning vocabulary fun and engaging.

 
 
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