Pathways West

An introductory social studies sequence exploring geography foundations, core geographical themes, and basic economics. Students participate in highly interactive lessons, readings, task cards, and hands-on worksheets.

An introductory lesson exploring Japan's geographical location, island features, national flag, and a virtual bullet-train route, adapted for students with CVI Phase III.

A leveled reading comprehension and synthesis worksheet containing graduated questions and an interactive dialogue prompt to analyze dual perspectives on Westward Expansion.

A fifth-grade social studies and active reading unit exploring the growing friction between Great Britain and the American colonies, focusing on the causes, consequences, and motivated actions that led to the American Revolution.

A simplified 6th-grade lesson exploring the classic nature vs. nurture debate. Students learn key vocabulary, read a graphic-organizer-style text, and answer scaffolded comprehension and reflection questions.

A compelling two-page reading passage presenting dual historical perspectives on Westward Expansion: the diary entries of a pioneer girl on the Oregon Trail and the oral history of a young Lakota boy observing the massive migration.

A comprehensive program to establish and run an active 5th-grade student council. It covers introductory roles, democratic campaigning, leadership training, and meeting protocols.

Explores fundamental economic concepts such as trade, natural and human resources, and the balance of supply and demand through simulations and worksheets.

Une progression complète d'histoire CM2 de 12 séances basée sur les programmes officiels de 2020 et 2023, s'appuyant sur l'histoire locale (monuments aux morts, plaques de rues) et le calendrier commémoratif pour étudier les deux conflits mondiaux et la construction européenne.

Introduces three major themes of geography: Location, Place, and Human-Environment Interaction. Includes station task cards and guided reading passages.

Students explore the differences between maps and globes, understand coordinate grids, and explore world regions. Includes a comprehensive diagnostic pre-assessment.