The final assessment where students construct a complete map of a familiar place using all learned elements.

Expanding map skills to a larger, outdoor space: the school playground.

First practice in mapping a familiar space: the student's own bedroom.

Explaining the purpose of a map key or legend and how it unlocks the meaning of symbols.

Teaching students how to use simple shapes and drawings as symbols for real-world objects.

Introduction to the compass rose and the four cardinal directions (North, South, East, West).

Focuses on the importance of map titles and how they tell the reader what they are looking at.

Introduction to the concept of bird's-eye view and what maps actually represent.

An interactive lesson that introduces the first ten amendments of the Constitution through simplified language and a partner-based 'Right or Not' game to help students understand how the government protects their freedoms and safety.

A social studies PBL project for middle schoolers. Students act as historical investigators, using primary and secondary sources to piece together a narrative around a 'mystery' event or figure from the past.

A science-focused PBL project for elementary students. Students research an animal and design a functional 3D habitat model that meets all the animal's survival needs, demonstrating their understanding of ecosystems.

An elementary project where students apply addition, subtraction, and simple multiplication to create and run a classroom marketplace, focusing on financial literacy and operational math.

An early childhood project where students grow their literacy skills by 'planting' a story garden, focusing on letter recognition, sequencing, and narrative creation.

Students celebrate Simone Biles' hard work and achievements in gymnastics, learning about the importance of practice and believing in oneself.

Students explore the story of Rosa Parks and her role in the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on the concepts of fairness and standing up for what is right.

Students learn about Amelia Earhart's courage as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and create their own paper airplane craft.

A fun, journalism-themed lesson where students become news anchors to report on the history and significance of Presidents' Day, featuring key presidential achievements.

A comprehensive lesson introducing young learners to the various roles and tools of community helpers through visual aids, role-play, and creative projects.

A lesson exploring the lives of Deborah, Samson, and Ruth, focusing on their character traits, the challenges they faced, and their significance in biblical history.

A 50-minute lesson exploring the history and customs of Valentine's Day, designed for middle school students with K-3 reading levels. Includes a KWL chart, accessible text, and comprehension questions.

A lesson focused on the Morning Offering Prayer, including a comprehensive quiz and teacher answer key.

A lesson focused on the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln through foundational literacy activities like tracing and word recognition.

A social studies lesson for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students to explore the roles of community helpers through a video interview with a Mayor, a song, and interactive role-playing. Students will practice naming various jobs and explaining how those workers help their neighborhoods.

Students will learn to distinguish between different city departments, focusing on the vital role of Public Works in maintaining a community. Through a video interview with a Mayor and a hands-on sorting activity, students identify which city heroes handle specific neighborhood needs.

A civics lesson for K-2 students that introduces the concept of voting through a video analogy and a hands-on mock election to make class decisions.

A civic-focused lesson for 1st and 2nd graders to learn about the role of a mayor and propose their own ideas for community improvement. Includes a video interview, guided discussion, and a creative writing activity.

A 1st-grade lesson where students meet Gina the EMT, learn about first responders, and practice gratitude and writing by creating thank-you cards for local emergency medical teams.

A lesson for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students to learn about the role of EMTs, the tools they use, and how they help keep our community safe. Includes a video presentation, a tool-sorting activity, and a creative drawing task.

A 1st-grade social studies lesson where students distinguish between rights (freedoms) and responsibilities (duties) through a video-based discussion and a sorting activity.

A 1st-2nd grade lesson introducing the difference between government-provided public services and private businesses. Students explore common community locations and identify how they are funded and who they serve.

A lesson for K-1 students exploring community helpers and the dual purposes of government: keeping people safe and helping them work together. students will watch a video, engage in discussions, and complete a sorting activity.

Students explore the fundamental purpose of laws and government, focusing on safety and cooperation. The lesson culminates in the collaborative creation of a 'Classroom Constitution' where students categorize rules based on their primary function.