A comprehensive exploration of four major 20th-century social justice movements in the United States, utilizing a gallery walk format to compare goals, strategies, and impacts.

A comprehensive project where students design every aspect of a new nation, from its geography and government to its economy and culture. This lesson provides the instructional framework and examples needed for students to build a logical and cohesive country model.

A comprehensive study guide and answer key covering the geography, dynasties, and philosophies of Ancient China, from the Shang to the Han Dynasty.

Students reflect on the 250-year legacy of the Declaration and draft their own 'Declaration for the Future.'

Examining the 'unfinished business' of the Declaration by connecting its ideals to the Civil Rights Movement and modern interpretations of equality.

Analyzing how the Declaration of Independence sparked global revolutions and comparing the American timeline with movements in France, Haiti, and Latin America.

An exploration of the diverse backgrounds, risks, and personal lives of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence.

Students investigate the specific grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence through a gallery walk to understand the context of the American Revolution.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the Aztec and Inca civilizations through their agriculture, governance, and spiritual lives, leading up to the Spanish conquest.

A comprehensive comparison of the Aztec and Inca civilizations, focusing on their unique cultural, social, and political structures as documented in historical eyewitness accounts.

Students conceptualize, design, and present a new nation, integrating knowledge of political science, physical geography, and sociology.

A lesson exploring the leadership, strategies, and impact of the top 5 Union and Confederate generals during the American Civil War through biographical analysis and graphic organizers.

A comparative study of the government structures, economic systems, and daily life in the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. Students will analyze the fundamental differences between democracy/capitalism and communism/totalitarianism.

A simplified project-based lesson on the Cold War designed for Tier 3 Special Education students. Students use a 'Case File' approach to build a timeline of 10 major events with provided stems and visual supports.

A comprehensive social studies lesson exploring the power of public art. Students analyze murals as primary sources to understand community history and civic advocacy, culminating in a collaborative mural design project.

A lesson focused on evaluating the Louisiana Purchase through a short speech. Students use primary source facts to build a claim, support it with reasons, and present their perspective on the 1803 land deal.