A unit assessment covering prominent African American leaders, their roles as agents of change, and the systemic barriers they worked to dismantle within their communities.

A collection of resources for an educational information booth about Peru at a cultural fair, including a fact sheet and interactive trivia cards.

A collection of reflective and creative activities for Memorial Day, including a poppy craft writing activity, a gratitude letter template, and acrostic poems to honor fallen heroes.

This lesson explores the Homestead Act of 1862 and the logistical realities of settling the American West, focusing on the grid system and survival challenges.

An introductory overview of all 50 states, focusing on visual identification, nomenclature, and basic facts.

A lesson introducing students to famous figures from Ohio and their contributions to history, science, and sports.

Students explore the complex legacy of Alexander the Great through a guided reading and evidence-based analysis of his actions as either a hero or a villain.

A deep dive into the underlying tensions that led to the American Civil War, focusing on slavery, sectionalism, and states' rights. Students research specific triggers and report their findings in a historical newspaper format.

This lesson explores the social and political transformations following the Creole Revolutions in Latin America, specifically designed with scaffolds for IEP students to express their understanding of new freedoms and government structures.

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

A substitute-ready lesson focusing on the emotional and practical aspects of immigration, where students decide what five essential items they would pack in a single suitcase.

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.

A high-energy lesson on cryptography and the history of the Enigma machine, designed to motivate students before the WYTOPP state assessment. Students learn about substitution ciphers and decode a secret message of encouragement.

An immersive simulation where students experience the hardships and hopes of 19th-century westward expansion through first-person narrative writing and historical analysis.

A comprehensive review of the foundational documents that shaped Early America, including the Declaration of Independence, the Preamble, and the US Constitution.

Focuses on school-wide impact where students design a service project to improve their school environment, culture, or community connection.

Students explore the concept of neighborhood impact by mapping local needs and brainstorming small, actionable steps to help their immediate community.

A comprehensive look at the escalating tensions and key events that led the thirteen colonies to break away from British rule. Students will explore the transition from loyal subjects to independent revolutionaries through the lens of taxes, protests, and early battles.

An immersive Revolutionary War escape room experience where students solve historical puzzles to 'deliver a secret message' and secure American independence.

An in-depth look at the causes, key figures, and pivotal moments of the American Revolutionary War through reading and analysis.

This lesson explores the minute-by-minute events of April 14, 1865, focusing on the atmosphere at Ford's Theatre and the calculated movements of John Wilkes Booth. Students will analyze a primary-source-inspired reading passage and reconstruct the timeline of the assassination.

An investigation into the history of Special Field Orders No. 15 and the broken promise of 'Forty Acres and a Mule' through a creative reconstruction project.

Exploring how people with disabilities contribute to and lead our school community with unique strengths.

Celebrating the diverse cultural backgrounds and global stories that enrich our school's leadership.

Highlighting the impact and leadership of women of color within the school and local community.

Identifying the immediate circle of people who make the school run every day and understanding their diverse roles.

A hands-on exploration of the 13 Colonies, tracking key events from the founding of Jamestown to the brewing tensions of the American Revolution. Students use a cut-and-paste timeline to organize the social, economic, and religious milestones of the colonial era.

An introductory lesson on the structure of the US government, focusing on the three branches of power and how they check and balance each other.

A focused lesson on the turning points of the American Revolutionary War, emphasizing reading comprehension and identifying main ideas.

An immersive escape room challenge where students solve timeline puzzles to learn about the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson. Students will navigate through his early life, military service, and historic baseball career to 'break the barrier'.

A deep dive into the origins and impact of the Silk Road during the Han Dynasty, focusing on Zhang Qian's journey and the cultural exchange between East and West.

A lesson focused on the Haitian Revolution, its key figures like Toussaint Louverture, and the broader impact of the revolution on France's colonial ambitions in the Americas. Optimized for 5th-grade reading levels, English Language Learners, and students in special education.

Students explore the 13 American colonies by researching and documenting key characteristics using a spider map graphic organizer.

A 20-minute investigation into the contradictions and complexities of the American Revolution, balancing the imperfections of the Founding Fathers with the radical nature of the new government.