Students investigate the preservation of knowledge and advancements in math, science, and medicine during the Islamic Golden Age. This lesson counters stereotypes by highlighting historical scientific leadership.
A comprehensive one-day survey of Renaissance Humanism, covering the rediscovery of classical texts, the 'Universal Man' ideal, and the movement's enduring impact on Western thought and education.
A comparative study of the societal impacts of the Bubonic Plague in Western Europe and the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, focusing on cause-and-effect relationships in history.
A summative assessment lesson focused on the causal relationships and long-term impacts of the Bubonic Plague on medieval society. Students map the spread and consequences of the pandemic before synthesizing their knowledge in a guided writing prompt.
A comprehensive summative assessment lesson covering the origins, transmission, and multi-faceted impacts of the Bubonic Plague on Medieval society. Includes a review presentation and a formal multiple-choice assessment.
Detailed examination of the three branches of government, the bureaucracy, and the complex relationship between state and national power.
Explores the philosophical, historical, and intellectual origins of the American government and the principles established in the founding documents.
Examine the factors that led to the abolition of slavery and the legal process of emancipation in the Americas.
Investigate the various forms of resistance used by enslaved people, from daily acts of defiance to organized rebellions.
Analyze the economic structure of the plantation system and the daily lives of enslaved people across the Americas.
Explore the economic mechanics of the Atlantic slave trade and the harrowing reality of the Middle Passage through primary sources and mapping.
A guided reading lesson focused on Henry VIII's six wives, designed for middle school students who need support with reading comprehension and citing textual evidence. Students act as court investigators to gather facts and evidence about the fates of the Tudor queens.