An exploration of the complex causes of World War II, tracing the path from the end of World War I through the rise of aggressive leaders and the start of global conflict.
A lesson focused on key vocabulary terms essential for understanding the political and social tensions leading up to the American Revolution.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the historical roots, cultural identity, and culinary impact of Black Soul Food in America. Students will trace the evolution from West African origins to contemporary global influence through reading, discussion, and project-based learning.
Focuses on clearing up common confusion between the Money Market and Loanable Funds Market, mastering the Fed's tools, and understanding the money expansion process.
A quick review lesson designed to prepare students for US History STAAR assessments, focusing on four key eras: Imperialism, the Roaring 20s, the Great Depression, and WWII.
A 20-minute vocabulary mini-lesson focused on five key terms from the American Revolution: colonists, revolution, declaration, independence, and established.
A comprehensive lesson for 8th-grade special education students focusing on the Holocaust through the lens of propaganda, life in camps, resistance, and survivor testimonies. This lesson uses simplified language and visual supports to build understanding and empathy.
A university-level exploration of the four major Arab-Israeli conflicts between 1948 and 1973, focusing on comparative analysis of their geopolitical causes and long-term consequences.
A lesson exploring the lives and legacies of influential Black athletes who changed sports and society. Includes a presentation for guided learning and a reading passage for assessment.
A lesson focused on the history of the Cambridge Railroad, the first horsecar line in New England. Students will practice reading for detail and mastering the skill of sequencing historical events.
A 40-minute interactive lesson bridging 'Work Hard, Be Kind' values with an introduction to Psychology through an engineering challenge and a social mystery.
A comprehensive look at Woodrow Wilson's visionary plan for a post-war world, featuring primary source analysis and historical context of the Fourteen Points.
A fun, journalism-themed lesson where students become news anchors to report on the history and significance of Presidents' Day, featuring key presidential achievements.
A lesson where students learn about Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement by producing and performing a school news segment.
Examines the vital relationship between Native Alaskan peoples and their lands, focusing on stewardship, subsistence, and the history of land rights as a source of communal strength.
Explores the power of oral tradition and artistic expression as tools for preserving history and communal strength.
Explores the ingenuity of traditional tools like the qayaq (kayak) as a metaphor for personal stability and navigating life's transitions with resilience.
A comprehensive 99-minute lesson exploring child development theorists (Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, Bowlby) with a focus on infancy, featuring collaborative research and guided note-taking.
This lesson explores the rise of political machines during the Gilded Age, focusing on TEKS 8C. Students examine the mechanics of urban corruption, civil service reform (Pendleton Act), and the Populist response through collaborative activities and EOC-style assessments.
A series of high-rigor practice questions covering key eras of US History from the Gilded Age through the Great Depression, designed to mirror the STAAR assessment format.