Focuses on the economic, religious, and political motivations driving European explorers to cross the Atlantic.
Culminating activities including a mock archaeological dig, a comparative research project, and a final unit assessment.
Exploration of the complex Mississippian culture at Angel Mounds and the significant cultural shifts caused by European contact before statehood.
Introduction to Indiana's first inhabitants and the development of the Early and Middle Woodland mound-building cultures (Adena and Hopewell).
A specialized lesson for students who struggle with starting their writing, focusing on the character of Boxer from Animal Farm. It provides concrete 'starter' strategies to move from thoughts to text.
A reflective writing project where departing fourth graders write advice-filled letters to incoming students, practicing perspective-taking and descriptive narrative writing.
Day 12 of Unit 1, focusing on inferring themes in 'Scout's Honor' for Reading and drafting the climax of the Personal Narrative in Writing.
A science-themed writing lesson focusing on turning extreme weather prompts into strong topic statements using the 'Echo' method. Students will learn to reuse prompt keywords to build professional introductory sentences.
A project-based learning experience where 8th-grade students investigate Evansville's role in pivotal US historical moments, specifically focusing on the WWII home front, to connect local history with national narratives.
Trace the journey of an idea from a bill to a law, understanding the hurdles and debates that shape national policy in the legislative branch.
