A comprehensive lesson on the core principles of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on how power is limited, shared, and checked to prevent tyranny. Includes guided reading, interactive annotations, and a section review.
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.
This lesson explores the motivations, methods, and consequences of 19th-century European imperialism in Africa and Asia. Students will analyze the impact of industrialization, technology, and social ideologies on global expansion.
An introductory lesson on the American Industrial Revolution, focusing on technological advances, the expansion of railroads, and the rise of industrial giants like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Morgan. Students analyze primary sources to understand the shift from agrarian to industrial society.
An exploration of the Aztec Empire's rapid expansion from a swampy island to a regional powerhouse, focusing on urban engineering, military conquest, and cultural expression through monumental sculpture.
A summative 50-minute lesson where students select one archival document to analyze in-depth and present as a "tactical advisor" to the Civil Rights Movement. Students practice public speaking and evidence-based argumentation.
A hands-on, station-based lesson where students analyze primary source documents from Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, and youth activists to understand the "blueprint" of the Civil Rights Movement.
A 10th-grade Social Studies lesson exploring how MLK, Nelson Mandela, and Mahatma Gandhi built trust and maintained nonviolent coalitions using SEL skills like mindfulness and validation.
A 50-minute exploration of pivotal Civil Rights leaders including Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, and the influential role of youth activism in the movement. Students will analyze legal and grassroots strategies for social change.
A 50-minute exploration of early Civil Rights pioneers like Rosa Parks and Thurgood Marshall, alongside the transformative power of youth-led activism.
An in-depth exploration of the Treaty of Versailles through primary source analysis, focusing on the conflicting motivations of the 'Big Three' and the treaty's long-term impact on global stability. Students will analyze treaty excerpts, political cartoons, and contemporary news to understand the shift from war to a fragile peace.
A creative history lesson where students analyze WWI propaganda techniques and design their own persuasive posters to support the war effort on the home front.
A high-impact 30-minute activity focusing on key milestones of African American history and culture, designed for quick engagement and meaningful reflection.
A comprehensive lesson on early world exploration from 300 BCE to 1500 CE, focusing on the geographical, cultural, and religious impacts of key explorers across different continents.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the history of world exploration from 300 BCE to 1500 CE. Students analyze key epochs, regional explorers, and cultural artifacts that shaped global connectivity before the modern age.
Synthesizes all factors of the collapse and reflects on the lasting cultural legacy of the Gupta Empire despite its political end.
Examines the emergence of powerful regional dynasties and the decentralization of the Gupta administration.
Analyzes the decline of international trade with Rome and the resulting economic strain and debasement of currency.
Investigates the impact of the Hephthalite (White Hun) invasions on the empire's borders and military resources.
Focuses on the internal weaknesses that began after the reign of Skandagupta, including succession disputes and the weakening of central authority.
Synthesizes the causes of the final collapse and evaluates the lasting cultural legacy of the Gupta period in South Asia.
Explores the rise of regional feudal lords (Samantas) and the administrative decentralization that led to political fragmentation.