A case study on the Panama Canal's economic impact, including calculations of time and fuel savings for global shipping.
A unit assessment covering prominent African American leaders, their roles as agents of change, and the systemic barriers they worked to dismantle within their communities.
A collection of resources for an educational information booth about Peru at a cultural fair, including a fact sheet and interactive trivia cards.
A collection of reflective and creative activities for Memorial Day, including a poppy craft writing activity, a gratitude letter template, and acrostic poems to honor fallen heroes.
This lesson explores the Homestead Act of 1862 and the logistical realities of settling the American West, focusing on the grid system and survival challenges.
An introductory overview of all 50 states, focusing on visual identification, nomenclature, and basic facts.
A lesson introducing students to famous figures from Ohio and their contributions to history, science, and sports.
Students explore the complex legacy of Alexander the Great through a guided reading and evidence-based analysis of his actions as either a hero or a villain.
A deep dive into the underlying tensions that led to the American Civil War, focusing on slavery, sectionalism, and states' rights. Students research specific triggers and report their findings in a historical newspaper format.
This lesson explores the social and political transformations following the Creole Revolutions in Latin America, specifically designed with scaffolds for IEP students to express their understanding of new freedoms and government structures.
Students conceptualize, design, and present a new nation, integrating knowledge of political science, physical geography, and sociology.
A substitute-ready lesson focusing on the emotional and practical aspects of immigration, where students decide what five essential items they would pack in a single suitcase.
A lesson focused on evaluating the Louisiana Purchase through a short speech. Students use primary source facts to build a claim, support it with reasons, and present their perspective on the 1803 land deal.
A high-energy lesson on cryptography and the history of the Enigma machine, designed to motivate students before the WYTOPP state assessment. Students learn about substitution ciphers and decode a secret message of encouragement.
An immersive simulation where students experience the hardships and hopes of 19th-century westward expansion through first-person narrative writing and historical analysis.
