A history lesson for 7th-8th graders exploring the Reconstruction Acts of 1867 through map-based visualization and analysis of military occupation in the South.
A focused 20-minute analysis of Horace Mann's 12th Annual Report to the Massachusetts Board of Education, exploring the ideals and motivations behind the American Common School Movement.
A foundational introductory lesson for a unit on the Harlem Renaissance, designed for students reading at a 2nd-grade level. The lesson focuses on initial vocabulary exposure and self-assessment of prior knowledge.
A comprehensive, station-based review lesson covering the Constitutional Convention, key compromises, Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist debates, and analysis of Federalist Papers 10 and 51. Designed for high school US Government students with heavy scaffolding for IEP and LEP learners.
This lesson explores the Enlightenment foundations of modern democracy, focusing on the 'architects' who drafted the ideas of natural rights, separation of powers, and the social contract. Students analyze how these philosophical blueprints shaped the American Revolution and founding documents.
A lesson focused on the Winter Olympics through the lens of five participating nations: Norway, USA, Japan, Italy, and Canada. Students explore geography, culture, and athletic achievements to understand the global spirit of the games.
A lesson exploring the lives of Deborah, Samson, and Ruth, focusing on their character traits, the challenges they faced, and their significance in biblical history.
A lesson exploring the economic foundations of the European Union, focusing on the Single Market and trade agreements through a Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) framework.
A 50-minute lesson exploring the history and customs of Valentine's Day, designed for middle school students with K-3 reading levels. Includes a KWL chart, accessible text, and comprehension questions.
A lesson exploring how Enlightenment philosophers like Locke, Montesquieu, and Voltaire influenced the founding documents and structure of the United States government.