A collection of vocabulary activities focused on high-frequency academic words used to analyze the Cold War, including 'impact', 'tension', and 'strategy'.

A comprehensive reading and assessment lesson exploring the life and legacy of Walt Disney, from his humble beginnings on a Missouri farm to the creation of a global entertainment empire.

A 45-minute lesson exploring the Seminole Wars through Howard Zinn's lens of resistance and the perspective of the Seminole people. Students analyze historical imagery and texts to uncover narratives of agency and defiance against forced removal.

Students explore the history of American involvement in WWI, vocabulary related to trench warfare, and the significance of modern memorials through a comprehensive reading packet.

A foundational lesson on basic economic principles including supply, demand, producers, and consumers. Students will identify key terms and understand how they interact in a marketplace.

A 45-minute lesson examining Indigenous resistance and survival through the lenses of the Taino response to Columbus and the Seminole's defiance during the Florida Wars. Students analyze primary sources to shift the narrative from victimhood to agency.

This lesson examines the Seminole Wars not just as a series of conflicts, but as a sustained movement of resistance against US expansion and the institution of slavery. Students will analyze the strategic alliance with Black Seminoles and the reasons why the Seminole people remained 'unconquered.'

A comprehensive set of practice activities for students to master their knowledge of Boston's most iconic landmarks through sentence construction, matching, and vocabulary puzzles.

A Reader's Theatre lesson focused on Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, highlighting leadership, perseverance, and teamwork through a 24-part script.

A comprehensive literacy and history packet exploring Paul Revere's legendary journey through vocabulary building, close reading, and critical analysis.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the complexities of slavery, the heroic efforts of abolitionists, and the political tensions of the mid-19th century leading to the Compromise of 1850.

A foundational exploration of Ancient Athenian democracy, covering citizenship, the Assembly, and the differing social roles of men and women. Students will analyze primary source text to understand the civic values of the time.

A comprehensive review lesson covering the terminology of slavery, the impact of the Underground Railroad, key abolitionist figures, and the political tensions of the Compromise of 1850.

This lesson explores the characteristics of different economic systems (market, command, mixed) and examines the government's role in regulating competition, trade, and consumer safety using the cell phone industry as a primary case study.

A comprehensive introduction to early human geography, exploring migration patterns, adaptations to various environments, and the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to settled agricultural communities.

A comprehensive overview of the Reconstruction era for 8th-grade students, focusing on political plans, constitutional amendments, and social reactions in the post-Civil War South.

Synthesis of the unit's learning. Students read detailed profiles of the Miami, Potawatomi, Shawnee, and Delaware tribes and complete an extensive creative writing project.

A detailed look at the architecture of wigwams and longhouses. Students compare the materials, shapes, and social structures of these dwellings using a nature guide format.

Exploration of how Native American groups adapted to Indiana's seasons. Focuses on hunting, fishing, gathering, and maple syrup production through a survival guide and first-person explorer journals.

Introduction to early exploration in Indiana and the core vocabulary of the unit. Students read a historical-style newspaper to identify the four main tribal groups and understand the physical environment.

A culminating writing unit where students apply their knowledge through first-person journals and survival guides.

A detailed comparison of wigwams and longhouses, focusing on their materials, shapes, and social structures.

Explores how Native American groups adapted to Indiana's physical environment through seasonal cycles of hunting, fishing, and gathering.

An introduction to the unit's core vocabulary and the four primary Native American groups in Indiana: Miami, Potawatomi, Shawnee, and Delaware.