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.

Students participate in a mock trial to re-evaluate the legal and moral arguments of the Dred Scott case.

An in-depth look at the Supreme Court's decision and Chief Justice Taney's definition of citizenship.

Students investigate the life of Dred Scott and the legal arguments that led to his case reaching the Supreme Court.

This lesson examines the transformation of the Delian League into an Athenian Empire and the subsequent conflict with Sparta. Students engage in Think-Pair-Share activities to analyze the causes of the Peloponnesian War and the eventual collapse of Athenian power.

A lesson connecting the events of Chapter 4 (The Battle of the Cowshed) in Animal Farm to its historical allegory of the Russian Civil War. Includes a teacher-led modeling session, guided practice on leadership roles, and independent student analysis.

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.

A comprehensive unit assessment covering the economic, social, and political transformations of late 19th-century America. Includes multiple choice, primary source analysis, and short answer questions focused on industrialization, urbanization, and the Populist movement.

A 20-minute direct instruction lesson exploring the 1920s 'New Woman' through slides, guided notes, and a categorization activity. Covers social, economic, and educational shifts and their limitations.

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 new NCSS definition of social studies and culturally responsive teaching practices for K-8 classrooms, designed for graduate-level teacher education.