Students learn about the historical decision and journey of moving Iowa's state capital from Iowa City to Des Moines.
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A foundational geography lesson designed to help students identify and name the seven continents through visual exploration, fact-finding, and hands-on matching activities. Students will explore unique characteristics of each landmass and practice spatial awareness by labeling a world map.
A 2nd-grade biography lesson focused on Harriet Tubman, exploring her life as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and her achievements in the fight for freedom. Students will identify her bravery and her leadership in helping others.
A 2nd-grade biography lesson focused on Mary Jackson, exploring her life as a mathematician and her achievements as NASA's first Black female engineer. Students will identify her contributions to the space program.
A 2nd-grade biography lesson focused on Garrett Morgan, exploring his life as an inventor and his achievements in public safety. Students will identify his key inventions like the traffic signal and safety hood.
A 2nd-grade biography lesson focused on Amelia Earhart, exploring her life as a pilot and her achievements in aviation. Students will identify her contributions to history and her brave spirit.
A 2nd-grade biography lesson focused on George Washington Carver, exploring his life as a scientist and his achievements in agriculture. Students will practice identifying key details and achievements in a biographical text.
Introduces the key events that changed the course of the war, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Battle of Gettysburg, and the eventual reunification of the country. Language focus is on sequencing and cause-and-effect.
Focuses on key figures of the Civil War, specifically Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, and Robert E. Lee. Students use graphic organizers to compare leaders and write complex sentences about their roles.
Students learn about the division between the Union (North) and the Confederacy (South), exploring their differences in geography and beliefs. The lesson focuses on foundational vocabulary and simple comparative sentences.