Students examine the transition from the Compromise of 1877 to the legal codification of segregation. This lesson focuses on the 'Redeemer' governments, the implementation of poll taxes and literacy tests, and the landmark Plessy v. Ferguson decision.

A fast-paced role-play simulation of the Compromise of 1877, focusing on the political trade-offs that ended Reconstruction and the resulting impact on African American civil rights. Students negotiate the "Great Betrayal" and reflect on its long-term consequences.

A high-impact STAAR EOC prep lesson covering U.S. History from Reconstruction through the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on primary source analysis and civic participation.

A comprehensive STAAR-aligned lesson for Grade 8 Social Studies focusing on the most challenging TEKS: government principles, geographic factors of settlement, and economic systems. Using the SHEG 'Reading Like a Historian' approach, students analyze primary sources and map historical developments to master high-stakes concepts.

A practical media literacy lesson designed to empower high school students to identify misinformation, bias, and clickbait. The lesson focuses on "street-smart" verification techniques that work even with limited data and internet access.

A 3-day immersive simulation where students represent competing industrial powers carving up the fictional continent of Orynthia. Students analyze strategic resources, negotiate borders, and reflect on the historical impact of the Berlin Conference.

A practical guide designed for neurodivergent high school students experiencing housing instability in Colorado to navigate the voter registration process with confidence.

An adapted lesson exploring the Latin American struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule, featuring simplified text and visual supports for diverse learners.

This lesson explores the pivotal role of Creoles in the Latin American wars of independence, focusing on the social hierarchy of the Casta system and the motivations for revolution. Students will analyze how the desire for political power and Enlightenment ideas led to the break from Spanish rule.