Students identify the eleven states of the West region and memorize their capital cities through a matching game and map assessment.

An exploration of the unique culture, major landmarks, and diverse populations that characterize the West region.

Students learn about the natural resources that drive the West's economy, including timber, minerals, fish, and fertile soil for agriculture.

An investigation into the diverse climate zones of the West, from the temperate rainforests of the Northwest to the arid deserts of the Southwest.

Students explore the physical geography of the West region, including the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, the Great Basin, and the Pacific Coast.

Students master the states and capitals of the Southwest through interactive matching and map-based activities.

A deep dive into the vibrant cultural history of the Southwest, featuring Native American traditions, Spanish influence, and modern regional life.

Discovery of the Southwest's rich natural resources, including minerals, oil, and the vital importance of water management.

An investigation into the arid climate of the Southwest, examining extreme temperatures, rainfall patterns, and how living things adapt.

Students explore the physical features of the Southwest, focusing on the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon, and the various desert landscapes.

A 45-minute ESOL lesson exploring the Battle of Puebla and Cinco de Mayo. Students analyze informational texts and poetry to answer essential questions about making oneself heard and the value of research, culminating in a sensory writing and speaking activity.

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.

A comprehensive lesson on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the debates between Federalists and Antifederalists, the role of the Bill of Rights, and the contributions of key Founding Fathers.

This lesson covers the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, focusing on the conflicting Virginia and New Jersey Plans and the crucial compromises (Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise, and Commerce/Slave Trade) that shaped the U.S. government. Students will analyze the contributions of key Founding Fathers and evaluate how these debates led to the creation of the Constitution.

Students evaluate the 'Nature vs. Nurture' debate regarding susceptibility to addiction through a video analysis and a Socratic seminar.

This lesson challenges the 'Inability to Succeed' myth surrounding mental health by having students investigate the achievements and struggles of historical and modern figures. Students engage with media, conduct independent research, and share their findings to demystify mental illness in a social studies context.