A professional development resource set for elementary teachers to examine the role of social studies in democracy using primary and secondary sources aligned to the 2026 Iowa Social Studies Standards.
This lesson explores the impact of New Jersey's Temporary Rental Assistance (TRA) program on preventing homelessness, analyzing the economic and social benefits of housing stability through a news report lens.
A lesson exploring the causes and effects of the Panic of 1873 through a simplified reading passage and vocabulary activities. Students learn how a railroad investment bubble led to a national economic crisis.
A culminating lesson where students apply their knowledge to identify a local problem and draft a simple legislative solution.
Examines the external forces that shape legislation, including lobbying, special interest groups, and constituent pressure.
A deep dive into the complex journey of a bill from introduction to presidential or gubernatorial signature, including the role of committees and filibusters.
Explores the specific structure and functions of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, comparing and contrasting it with the federal system to meet PA state standards.
Focuses on the structure, bicameralism, and enumerated powers of the United States Congress as outlined in Article I of the Constitution.
A comprehensive assessment package for Year 11 Studies of Religion I focusing on the Judaism Depth Study, featuring a research task and an in-class essay based on an unseen question.