A high-energy, carnival-themed lesson for middle schoolers to explore the nuances between fairness and justice. Students act as judges at the 'Fairness Fair' to analyze real-world equity scenarios.

A lesson exploring the migration across Beringia, focusing on using evidence to make inferences about ancient people's lives and motivations. Includes a quiz, an exit ticket, and a teacher discussion guide.

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 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.

This lesson explores the Enlightenment foundations of modern democracy, focusing on the 'architects' who drafted the ideas of natural rights, separation of powers, and the social contract. Students analyze how these philosophical blueprints shaped the American Revolution and founding documents.

A lesson focused on the Winter Olympics through the lens of five participating nations: Norway, USA, Japan, Italy, and Canada. Students explore geography, culture, and athletic achievements to understand the global spirit of the games.

A lesson exploring the lives of Deborah, Samson, and Ruth, focusing on their character traits, the challenges they faced, and their significance in biblical history.

A lesson exploring the economic foundations of the European Union, focusing on the Single Market and trade agreements through a Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) framework.