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.

A comprehensive lesson on the Cuban Missile Crisis, focusing on the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War, the concept of brinkmanship, and the long-term impacts on international diplomacy.

A project-based lesson where students research, design, and lead a mini-lesson on key topics of 19th-century American expansion. Students must integrate primary sources and academic research into an engaging classroom activity.

Evaluate mastery of the unit through a mock examination and detailed review of correct concepts.

Apply psychological theories to solve complex puzzles in a collaborative, high-stakes escape room environment.