A lesson exploring how natural resources like water, soil, and forests support the needs and economy of a community. Students will learn to distinguish between claims about resource importance and the evidence that supports them.

A focused overview of the primary causes and events that ignited the American Revolution, designed for 4th-grade students. This lesson covers the progression from the French and Indian War to the First Continental Congress.

An introductory lesson covering major historical explorers including Marco Polo, Columbus, Magellan, and Lewis and Clark.

A lesson exploring the transition from monarchy to republic in Ancient Rome and how those early democratic ideas shaped modern governments like the United States.

A lesson introducing third-grade students to the daily life, inventions, and famous landmarks of Ancient Rome through a reading passage and comprehension check.

This lesson explores the escalating tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain, focusing on the conflicting perspectives of Patriots and Loyalists regarding colonial protests and British authority.

A festive collection of St. Patrick's Day activities focusing on vocabulary and Irish folklore.

An introductory lesson on Viking history, culture, and exploration designed for 3rd-grade students. This 60-minute lesson covers who the Vikings were, their longships, and their daily lives.

Day 3: Connecting personal identity to ancestry, heritage, and the land through the story of Xihuitl and the Identity Adjective Codex.

A collection of unit-wide resources including the main presentation slides, the teacher facilitation guide, and the comprehensive scope and sequence for the 5-day identity journey.

A social studies lesson for third graders exploring John Winthrop's 'City upon a Hill' sermon, focusing on the concepts of community, being a positive example, and the voyage of the Arbella.

A 50-minute lesson exploring the connection between Jazz music, Black expressionism, and the Harlem Renaissance through music comparison and artist biopics. Students will analyze the differences between Black and White artists of the era to understand music as an act of defiance and cultural identity.

The final days of the Republic, the death of Julius Caesar, and the rise of Augustus as the first Emperor.

Students follow Rome's growth through trade and conquest, learning about the Punic Wars and the rise of Julius Caesar as a military leader.

An introduction to the Roman Republic's government, focusing on the roles of the Senate, Consuls, and the struggle between Patricians and Plebeians.

Students explore the mythical origins of Rome through the legend of Romulus and Remus and learn about the geography of the seven hills.

A lesson covering the secession of the Southern states, the formation of the Confederacy, and the opening battle of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. Students will explore the causes of the split and sequence the events that led to the bombardment.

A lesson exploring Harriet Tubman's 1850 escape and the significance of the Mason-Dixon Line as a geographical and legal boundary in the pre-Civil War United States.