A comprehensive lesson for 11th and 12th graders to analyze Methuen's community landscape using sociology and spatial reasoning, culminating in a formal project pitch.

A focused look at the events of April 1865, culminating in the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House. Students will trace the timeline of the final hours of the conflict.

Students participate in a mock trial to re-evaluate the legal and moral arguments of the Dred Scott case.

An in-depth look at the Supreme Court's decision and Chief Justice Taney's definition of citizenship.

Students investigate the life of Dred Scott and the legal arguments that led to his case reaching the Supreme Court.

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 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.

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.