A high-impact STAAR EOC prep lesson covering U.S. History from Reconstruction through the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on primary source analysis and civic participation.

A comprehensive STAAR-aligned lesson for Grade 8 Social Studies focusing on the most challenging TEKS: government principles, geographic factors of settlement, and economic systems. Using the SHEG 'Reading Like a Historian' approach, students analyze primary sources and map historical developments to master high-stakes concepts.

A practical media literacy lesson designed to empower high school students to identify misinformation, bias, and clickbait. The lesson focuses on "street-smart" verification techniques that work even with limited data and internet access.

A 3-day immersive simulation where students represent competing industrial powers carving up the fictional continent of Orynthia. Students analyze strategic resources, negotiate borders, and reflect on the historical impact of the Berlin Conference.

A practical guide designed for neurodivergent high school students experiencing housing instability in Colorado to navigate the voter registration process with confidence.

An adapted lesson exploring the Latin American struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule, featuring simplified text and visual supports for diverse learners.

This lesson explores the pivotal role of Creoles in the Latin American wars of independence, focusing on the social hierarchy of the Casta system and the motivations for revolution. Students will analyze how the desire for political power and Enlightenment ideas led to the break from Spanish rule.

A practical guide for high school students experiencing housing instability to navigate the voter registration process in Colorado, featuring a visual roadmap and educator support materials.

A focused practice session on the Industrial Revolution, targeting STAAR-aligned cause-and-effect skills regarding urbanization, technology, labor, and economic shifts.

A comprehensive guide for students experiencing homelessness to navigate voter registration, understand their residency rights, and practice informed voting through research and mock ballots.

A comprehensive lesson designed for high school students to master the art of advocacy, moving from issue identification to crafting professional, research-backed advocacy plans for real-world impact.

An introductory lesson on the economy of Ancient Greece, focusing on maritime trade, agriculture, specialization, and the use of coinage through a simulated marketplace experience.

This lesson explores the motivations and roles of the Creoles in the Latin American independence movements, featuring a simplified reading passage and comprehension activities.

A lesson exploring the social and political causes of Latin American independence movements, with a focus on the leadership of the Creole class and the influence of Enlightenment ideals.

A hands-on project where students analyze the six essential elements of a crime through case studies and create visual anchor charts to map legal liability.

A summative comparative project where students analyze specific urban and rural sites in the Balkans using geographic data and land use models.