Examines the vital relationship between Native Alaskan peoples and their lands, focusing on stewardship, subsistence, and the history of land rights as a source of communal strength.

Explores the power of oral tradition and artistic expression as tools for preserving history and communal strength.

Explores the ingenuity of traditional tools like the qayaq (kayak) as a metaphor for personal stability and navigating life's transitions with resilience.

A lesson exploring the 1787 Constitutional Convention, the roles of key Framers like James Madison, and the fundamental principles of American government including federalism, republicanism, and separation of powers.

A comprehensive introduction to the U.S. Constitution for 8th graders, exploring the Preamble, the three branches of government, and the system of checks and balances through a 'Blueprint of Democracy' lens.

A high school child development lesson using a jigsaw strategy to explore Piaget's four stages of cognitive development, featuring expert research and peer-to-peer teaching.

A comprehensive 99-minute lesson exploring child development theorists (Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, Bowlby) with a focus on infancy, featuring collaborative research and guided note-taking.

This lesson explores the rise of political machines during the Gilded Age, focusing on TEKS 8C. Students examine the mechanics of urban corruption, civil service reform (Pendleton Act), and the Populist response through collaborative activities and EOC-style assessments.

A comprehensive lesson exploring how scientific discoveries and technological innovations in medicine, communication, and transportation revolutionized the American standard of living, aligned with TEKS 28A.

This lesson explores the origins and escalation of the Cold War through the analysis of primary sources, featuring EOC-style assessments and a Socratic seminar focused on Winston Churchill's 'Iron Curtain' speech. Students will develop critical thinking skills aligned with TEKS 29A while mastering historical context and evidence-based argumentation.

Students explore the early days of Boston's public transportation system in 1856, the year horse-drawn streetcars first appeared. The lesson focuses on the transition from omnibuses to rails and the infrastructure required to move a growing city.

A comprehensive lesson on how the Industrial Revolution transformed Boston from a merchant seaport into a bustling manufacturing hub, focusing on urban expansion and social shifts.