History

A journey into the myths and culture of Ancient Greece, focusing on the powerful deities that ruled Mount Olympus and their influence on the classical world.

This inquiry-based sequence explores how different societies choose their leaders through elections, inheritance, and appointments. Students compare local and global systems to understand the sources of political power.

A 3rd-grade sequence exploring the geography, governance, and daily life of Ancient Greece, specifically contrasting Athens and Sparta. Students learn how mountainous geography led to isolated city-states and investigate the origins of democracy and the Olympics.

A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 3rd grade students exploring Ancient Greek culture through the lens of mythology, fables, and art. Students learn how ancient people used stories to explain the world and establish moral values, culminating in the creation of their own original myths.

Students explore the origins of democracy in Ancient Greece, moving from monarchy to citizen-led governance through simulations of the Assembly and voting with stones. The sequence emphasizes fairness, civic duty, and the limitations of early democracy, connecting ancient ideas to modern life.

An inquiry-based exploration of the Ancient Olympic Games for 3rd graders, focusing on religious origins, the Olympic Truce, athletic events, and cultural impact. Students compare ancient traditions with modern practices to understand how sports serve as a unifying force.

Students explore the origins of democratic government by transforming their classroom into the ancient Athenian Assembly (Ecclesia). They progress from understanding different forms of rule to participating in a mock vote, culminating in a reflection on fairness and exclusion in the ancient world.

A 5-lesson sequence for 3rd graders exploring Ancient Greek mythology as a window into cultural values, natural explanations, and moral lessons. Students analyze the roles of Olympians, the origin of seasons, the wisdom of fables, the danger of hubris, and finally write their own origin myths.

An integrated 4-day unit for 3rd grade that uses the engaging theme of ice cream to teach ELA informational reading, fraction concepts in math, states of matter in science, and economics in social studies. Students read historical texts, partition scoops of fractions, perform a chemistry freezing lab, and design their own parlor business.

An immersive 5-day unit exploring the Southeastern United States, covering geography, climate, the Powhatan, Seminole, Cherokee, and Creek nations, and modern-day cultural traditions.

A comprehensive K-5 Media Center curriculum spanning August to May. Each month features a thematic unit integrating library skills (Dewey Decimal System, research, digital citizenship), literacy (poetry, biographies, informational texts), and STEM/Maker Space challenges. Resources are differentiated for K-2 and 3-5.

A series of lessons exploring the ancient festival of Beltane, its cultural significance, and the celebration of spring's peak.

A four-day Easter unit for K-3 students exploring the history and symbols of Easter through hands-on crafts and outdoor movement activities. Each day focuses on a different tradition: eggs, bunnies, flowers, and community celebration.

A four-day mini-unit for grades K-3 exploring the history, symbols, and culture of St. Patrick's Day through engaging storytelling and hands-on activities.

A project-based Social Studies sequence for 3rd graders exploring how culture, family, traditions, and language shape individual identity. Students act as 'Heritage Explorers,' culminating in a Culture Capsule museum exhibit.

A 5-lesson sequence for 3rd graders to master chronological thinking. Students progress from ordering daily routines to constructing personal histories and using logic to sequence historical events, emphasizing that history is a linear story of cause and effect.

A material culture approach to global festivals, focusing on artifacts, foods, clothing, and arts. Students learn how physical objects carry cultural meaning, culminating in a classroom museum exhibit.

This sequence explores the historical and civic foundations of national holidays, helping students understand how nations remember their past. Students will investigate independence movements, leadership legacies, the nature of remembrance, chronological context, and national symbolism through comparative analysis and historical thinking.

This sequence explores how Earth's natural cycles—astronomy, weather, and agriculture—influence the timing and traditions of global holidays. Students connect the science of seasons to historical cultural celebrations through comparative analysis and creative projects.

This sequence introduces 3rd-grade students to the concepts of culture, tradition, and celebration. Students explore personal family traditions, categorize global holidays, analyze oral histories, and ultimately collaborate to design their own classroom tradition.

A four-day immersion into the history and culture of Tucson's Rodeo Days and the legacy of the Vaqueros, designed for K-3 students.

A short sequence combining history and science, exploring the journey of the Pilgrims and the natural transformation of autumn leaves. Designed for quick, engaging Tier 1 classroom sessions.

A comprehensive 3rd-grade curriculum exploring global diversity through identity, traditions, food, music, and clothing, fostering empathy and cultural appreciation.

A 4-day introductory unit for K-3 students exploring the history, significance, and importance of Veterans Day through discussion, creative activities, and interactive games.

A 4-lesson unit exploring the first human migrations to the Americas. Students investigate the Bering Land Bridge and Coastal Route theories using maps and archaeological evidence, tracing the journey from Asia down to South America between 25,000 and 14,000 years ago.

This sequence explores the Neolithic Revolution, tracing the shift from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled agricultural communities. Students investigate the 'accidental' discovery of farming, the process of animal domestication, the architecture of early villages like Catalhoyuk, and the economic shifts brought by food surpluses and job specialization.

A 3rd-grade history sequence exploring the Upper Paleolithic through art and communication. Students visit virtual caves, create natural pigments, and analyze the human drive to leave a lasting mark through symbolic expression.

A 3rd-grade history sequence exploring the technological evolution of the Stone Age. Students investigate material properties, design hand axes, analyze the impact of fire, explore sewing technology, and conclude with an 'Invention Convention' to solve prehistoric problems.

Students explore the daily life of Paleolithic hunter-gatherers, emphasizing adaptation and survival. The sequence covers basic needs, foraging strategies, shelter engineering, migration patterns, and oral traditions through immersive activities and games.

A 3rd-grade history sequence exploring the science of archaeology. Students learn to distinguish between history and prehistory, understand stratigraphy, participate in simulated digs, and interpret artifacts to recreate stories of the past.

This sequence explores chronological ordering through the lens of logical reasoning and process thinking. Students move from analyzing daily algorithms and cause-and-effect pairs to sequencing historical events and 'debugging' flawed timelines, ultimately creating their own logic chains.

An 8-day interdisciplinary project where 3rd-grade students design a sustainable historical Massachusetts settlement. Integrating math, ELA, science, and social studies, students apply area, perimeter, fractions, weather science, Wampanoag adaptations, and persuasive writing.

A comprehensive one-week social studies and ELA integration unit covering North Carolina history and symbols, designed to match the rigor of the NC 3rd Grade E.O.G. assessment.

A 4-lesson unit exploring the first human migrations to the Americas. Students investigate the Bering Land Bridge and Coastal Route theories using maps and archaeological evidence, tracing the journey from Asia down to South America between 25,000 and 14,000 years ago.

A 5-day immersive unit exploring the Southwestern United States, covering geography, climate, indigenous cultures (Pueblo, Navajo, Apache, Comanche), and the transition from historic to modern life in AZ, NM, TX, and OK.

A comprehensive 5-day unit exploring the geography, climate, indigenous history, and modern life of the U.S. Midwest, focusing on the cause-and-effect relationship between environment and industry.

An immersive 5-day unit exploring the Southeastern United States, covering geography, climate, the Powhatan, Seminole, Cherokee, and Creek nations, and modern-day cultural traditions.

A 5-day unit exploring the Northeastern United States, covering its unique geography and climate, the rich history of the Wampanoag, Abenaki, and Iroquois nations, and the vibrant modern culture of its eleven states.

A comprehensive K-5 Media Center curriculum spanning August to May. Each month features a thematic unit integrating library skills (Dewey Decimal System, research, digital citizenship), literacy (poetry, biographies, informational texts), and STEM/Maker Space challenges. Resources are differentiated for K-2 and 3-5.

A series of lessons examining the diverse perspectives and untold stories of the American Revolution, highlighting the experiences of groups often sidelined in traditional narratives.

A 4-day social studies unit for 3rd grade focusing on Arizona's geography, history, and economy, specifically designed to meet standard 3.RI.9 by comparing and contrasting key details across multiple texts.

A comprehensive exploration of all 63 United States National Parks, divided by geographic region. Students will discover the history, wildlife, and unique features of each park while recording key data in their field logs.

A comprehensive 5-lesson unit exploring the unique geography, climate, natural resources, diverse cultures, and political boundaries of the Southwest region of the United States.

A project-based exploration of how Native American history and culture were preserved through oral tradition, Winter Counts, wampum belts, and totem poles. Students create their own symbolic artifacts to understand history as a living, spoken, and artistic record.

This sequence explores the historical journey of Native peoples in North America, from the Columbian Exchange to modern-day resilience and contributions. It challenges the 'past tense' myth by highlighting the ongoing presence and vitality of Indigenous cultures today.

A 3rd-grade history sequence exploring the sophisticated governance, social structures, and trade networks of Indigenous peoples in North America before European contact, focusing on the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and continental trade systems.

Students explore the rich oral traditions and artistic expressions of Native American nations to understand how values and history were preserved without written language. The journey moves from analyzing storytelling to interpreting symbolism in artifacts like wampum and totem poles.

A 3rd-grade history sequence exploring how geography and natural resources shaped the diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples in North America, focusing on the Southwest, Plains, and Eastern Woodlands. Students investigate environmental adaptations in housing, food, and clothing through inquiry and design thinking.

Students act as historians to research, verify, and visualize the history of their state. They learn to evaluate historical significance, verify dates through cross-referencing, and synthesize chronological data into a compelling narrative and visual exhibit.

A 3rd-grade geography sequence exploring how humans in the Americas adapt to diverse environments, including the Arctic, the Andes, and the Amazon. Students learn the concepts of adaptation and modification, culminating in a biome-specific design challenge.