Gavel and Ballot

A 4-week unit sequence for 10th-grade CP American Studies detailing the transition from colonial foundations to the Declaration of Independence. The sequence guides students through regional geographies, mercantile friction, imperial wars, taxation without representation, street activism, and the Enlightenment philosophy that culminated in the 1776 voting for independence. This unit scaffolds toward a summative assignment where students draft an open letter to the Second Continental Congress from the perspective of a New Hampshire delegate.

A highly visual and practical social studies lesson designed for high school Essential Skills classrooms, teaching students to identify, navigate, and utilize key community businesses like the grocery store, bank, and post office. It includes direct instruction slides, an interactive matching and role-play game, and a multi-level differentiated worksheet pack.

A 3-page differentiated worksheet pack for high school Essential Skills students, offering Level 1 (word tracing and visual paths), Level 2 (visual association and identical multiple choice), and Level 3 (reading comprehension, fill-in-the-blank with a word bank, and personal reflection).

A comprehensive curriculum unit bundle on Ancient Rome, tracing its trajectory from the founding of the Republic through the golden age of Empire to its eventual fragmenting and fall.

A structured classroom debate sequence comparing the governance, philosophy, and cultural legacies of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Students analyze key themes, draft evidence-based arguments, and defend their assigned civilization in a formal forensic forum.

A printable 2-page activity containing 6 real-world role-play scenario cards and 9 visual matching cards (buildings, logos, and tools) to reinforce community navigation skills through hands-on learning.

A comprehensive introductory unit on the business of retail, designed for 10th and 11th grade business students. The unit covers fundamental retail concepts, the modern supply chain, physical store operations, visual merchandising, and culminates in a hands-on storefront pitch project.

A historical investigation of the three primary motivators of European exploration: God, Gold, and Glory. Includes a comprehensive visual identification guide and copy-paste setup resource for digital assessment.

An interactive slide deck introducing three core community businesses—the grocery store, bank, and post office—with high-contrast, large-font slides, clear visual icons, and real-world scenarios designed specifically for Essential Skills classrooms. This version features a split scenario-reveal deck so teachers can show questions first, then advance to reveal the answers.

This sequence contains official course syllabi for high school US History and World History courses, fully aligned to the Indiana Academic Standards and designed to meet graduation requirements.

Covers Week 3 (Days 10-14) of the Road to Revolution unit. Students analyze imperial policies, including the Townshend Acts and Tea Act, and the mechanics of colonial resistance like the Boston Tea Party and Coercive Acts. They investigate the escalation at the First Continental Congress, the battles of Lexington and Concord, and the philosophical background of natural rights in the Enlightenment.

A highly polished instructional slide presentation for classroom delivery. Guides students through the debate prompt, explains the 45-minute forensic structure and rules of decorum, details the core pillars of argument, and lists faction objectives.