A 20-minute direct instruction lesson exploring the 1920s 'New Woman' through slides, guided notes, and a categorization activity. Covers social, economic, and educational shifts and their limitations.
A lesson connecting the events of Chapter 4 (The Battle of the Cowshed) in Animal Farm to its historical allegory of the Russian Civil War. Includes a teacher-led modeling session, guided practice on leadership roles, and independent student analysis.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the rise and fall of the Athenian Empire, the Delian League, and the Peloponnesian War through primary source analysis and collaborative station activities.
A high school history lesson exploring the human impact of the Berlin Wall through primary sources, focusing on the social and psychological divide between East and West Berlin.
A comprehensive lesson on the rise and fall of the Athenian Empire, the Peloponnesian War, and the democratic values of Pericles. Students analyze historical texts through think-pair-share activities and a final CER writing task.
A comprehensive unit assessment covering the economic, social, and political transformations of late 19th-century America. Includes multiple choice, primary source analysis, and short answer questions focused on industrialization, urbanization, and the Populist movement.
An exploration of the 1963 Birmingham Campaign, focusing on the strategies of the Civil Rights Movement and the impact of youth activism through guided video analysis and reflective writing.
A focused activity on the key contributions of Ancient Egypt, featuring a National Geographic video and guided notes to help students summarize historical achievements.
A comprehensive exploration of the new NCSS definition of social studies and culturally responsive teaching practices for K-8 classrooms, designed for graduate-level teacher education.