A lesson focused on the Louisiana Purchase, requiring students to evaluate its impact and compose a persuasive 1-2 minute speech either defending or critiquing the decision.

A focused look at the events of April 1865, culminating in the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House. Students will trace the timeline of the final hours of the conflict.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the rise and fall of the Athenian Empire, the Delian League, and the Peloponnesian War through primary source analysis and collaborative station activities.

Students take on the roles of international delegates to solve pressing environmental and economic issues through negotiation and diplomacy. This simulation-based lesson introduces 6th graders to the complexities of global governance and the importance of international cooperation.

A comprehensive lesson on the rise and fall of the Athenian Empire, the Peloponnesian War, and the democratic values of Pericles. Students analyze historical texts through think-pair-share activities and a final CER writing task.

A media literacy lesson where students act as detectives to deconstruct propaganda techniques in historical and modern advertising and create 'counter-ads' to expose bias.

A high-energy simulation lesson where students role-play as merchants on the Silk Road, navigating trade, cultural exchange, and economic interdependence across Eurasia.

An exploration of the 1963 Birmingham Campaign, focusing on the strategies of the Civil Rights Movement and the impact of youth activism through guided video analysis and reflective writing.

A focused activity on the key contributions of Ancient Egypt, featuring a National Geographic video and guided notes to help students summarize historical achievements.

A comprehensive exploration of the Silk Road's geography, challenging terrain, and the vital role of trade routes connecting East and West. Students will analyze physical barriers and key trading hubs.

A foundational look at the geography, mythology, and social structures of Ancient Rome. Students explore how a small hilltop settlement grew into a Mediterranean powerhouse.

A philosophical exploration of identity and logic centered on the Ship of Theseus paradox. Students analyze historical context, learn formal debate techniques, and grapple with the nature of change and continuity.

A comprehensive look at the founding, geography, and development of the thirteen original American colonies.