A project-based learning experience where 8th-grade students investigate Evansville's role in pivotal US historical moments, specifically focusing on the WWII home front, to connect local history with national narratives.

A comprehensive look at the life and impact of Oda Nobunaga, the first great unifier of Japan, exploring his military innovations and the end of the Sengoku period.

A comprehensive lesson on the Gupta Empire of Ancient India, often referred to as the 'Golden Age.' Students will explore achievements in science, math, art, and literature while completing a structured outline.

A deep dive into the exclusionary nature of ancient Athenian democracy, exploring who held power and who was left in the shadows. Students analyze demographic profiles and construct arguments about the fairness of the world's first democracy.

Focuses on centers of learning and nature, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, and Franklin Park. Students engage with visual matching and word recognition activities.

Explores the historical roots of Boston through the Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and the USS Constitution. Students practice reading simple sentences about the city's past.

Focuses on the engineering and athletic landmarks of Boston, introducing the Zakim Bridge, TD Garden, and Fenway Park. Students learn to define a landmark and identify these specific modern icons.

A creative social studies and literacy activity where students transform their reading about global celebrations into a detailed, illustrated postcard for a friend.