Principles in Practice

A 4-week unit sequence for 10th-grade CP American Studies detailing the transition from colonial foundations to the Declaration of Independence. The sequence guides students through regional geographies, mercantile friction, imperial wars, taxation without representation, street activism, and the Enlightenment philosophy that culminated in the 1776 voting for independence. This unit scaffolds toward a summative assignment where students draft an open letter to the Second Continental Congress from the perspective of a New Hampshire delegate.

A structured classroom debate sequence comparing the governance, philosophy, and cultural legacies of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Students analyze key themes, draft evidence-based arguments, and defend their assigned civilization in a formal forensic forum.

A highly polished instructional slide presentation for classroom delivery. Guides students through the debate prompt, explains the 45-minute forensic structure and rules of decorum, details the core pillars of argument, and lists faction objectives.

An engaging, multidisciplinary sequence for middle schoolers spanning perspective-taking in history and earth system sciences in geography.

A historical investigation of the three primary motivators of European exploration: God, Gold, and Glory. Includes a comprehensive visual identification guide and copy-paste setup resource for digital assessment.

A highly structured printable student preparation guide and graphic organizer. Guided spaces enable students to construct compelling thesis statements, catalog evidence across the three core pillars, prepare strategic counter-arguments, and draft persuasive opening and closing hooks.

A comprehensive curriculum unit bundle on Ancient Rome, tracing its trajectory from the founding of the Republic through the golden age of Empire to its eventual fragmenting and fall.

Covers Week 3 (Days 10-14) of the Road to Revolution unit. Students analyze imperial policies, including the Townshend Acts and Tea Act, and the mechanics of colonial resistance like the Boston Tea Party and Coercive Acts. They investigate the escalation at the First Continental Congress, the battles of Lexington and Concord, and the philosophical background of natural rights in the Enlightenment.

A comprehensive, printable teacher's guide and rubric for the Clash of Classics debate. Includes setup instructions, a step-by-step debate format, pedagogical tips, a formal grading rubric, and a printable judging scorecard.

A comprehensive introductory unit on the business of retail, designed for 10th and 11th grade business students. The unit covers fundamental retail concepts, the modern supply chain, physical store operations, visual merchandising, and culminates in a hands-on storefront pitch project.

This sequence contains official course syllabi for high school US History and World History courses, fully aligned to the Indiana Academic Standards and designed to meet graduation requirements.