A project-based unit where students become investigative journalists, uncovering hyper-local history through research and audio storytelling. Students will research, script, record, and edit a three-minute podcast episode focused on an untold story from their own community.

This lesson explores the transformative reign of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, focusing on the religious, political, and social upheavals of the English Reformation and its lasting impact on English society.

A comprehensive lesson detailing the systemic causes and key figures of the Protestant Reformation, designed to accompany the 'Great Split' graphic organizer. Students explore the corruption, political tensions, and technological shifts that led Martin Luther and John Calvin to challenge the Catholic Church.

An exploration of the internal and external factors that led to the collapse of the Tokugawa Shogunate, including social unrest, economic stagnation, and the pressure of Western imperialism.

A comprehensive exploration of Japan's rapid transformation from a feudal society to a global industrial power during the Meiji Restoration.

An exploration of the nervous system's building blocks, focusing on neuron structure, the synaptic gap, and the chemical messengers that drive human behavior and sensation.

A middle school level special education lesson that challenges students to analyze the military and ethical reasoning behind the use of atomic weapons. Features comparative analysis of invasion vs. bombing and explores the long-term impact on global politics.

A highly scaffolded lesson for Tier 3 special education students exploring the end of WWII, the Manhattan Project, and the complex decision to use atomic weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Students use visual timelines, vocabulary cards, and structured sentence starters to analyze the ethical implications and historical impact of these events.

A lesson exploring the legal and social definitions of refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons to help students understand the complexities of global displacement.

A simplified history lesson on the D-Day invasion focusing on the visuals of the beaches, military tactics, and the turning point of WWII for Tier 2 special education students.

An introductory lesson on American imperialism in the late 1800s, focusing on the geographic expansion into the Pacific and Caribbean. Students will identify key territories and understand the shift in US foreign policy.