Civics and Government

A four-week exploration of school community roles, focusing on diversity, inclusion, and representation in leadership. Students will identify daily community members and learn about the contributions of women of color and people with disabilities in their school and beyond.

A multi-day mini-unit exploring the contrasting philosophies of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois regarding African American progress, education, and civil rights at the turn of the 20th century.

A comprehensive curriculum sequence covering late 19th and early 20th-century American history, focusing on economic transformation, Western expansion, global imperialism, and the impact of the Great War.

A multi-day investigation into the Dred Scott case, focusing on the shifting definitions of citizenship and the legal battle for freedom in pre-Civil War America.

A comprehensive study of the rise and fall of the Athenian Empire, focusing on the Delian League, the Peloponnesian War, and the impact of democratic leadership. Students explore key historical texts through structured discussion and evidence-based writing.

A 25-day intensive remediation program for 11th Grade US History students, focusing on the Cold War, Civil Rights, Vietnam, the Reagan Era, and contemporary history. Each day features a 'Ledger' reader with embedded annotations and a review worksheet, aligned with Texas TEKS standards.

A comprehensive review of 11th-grade US History EOC terms covering foundational documents, the Gilded Age, and Westward Expansion. This sequence prepares students for standardized testing through active recall and visual learning.

A series of lessons exploring the foundational documents and processes of the United States government, from the birth of the nation to the creation of modern laws.

A full-year curriculum of daily warm-ups and exit tickets for 11th Grade US History, spanning from 1877 to the present day, designed for visual impact and student engagement.

An 8-day US History remediation packet covering WWII, the Cold War, Civil Rights, and Vietnam, designed for 11th-grade students preparing for STAAR testing. Each day includes intensive reading with embedded vocabulary, active annotation guides, and a skill-based review worksheet.

A 5-week unit exploring the foundations of the United States government, the three branches of power, and the responsibilities of citizenship, specifically tailored for 4th-grade learners in Illinois.

This sequence explores the aftermath of the Compromise of 1877, detailing the systematic dismantling of Reconstruction-era progress and the establishment of the Jim Crow South. Students analyze the political, social, and legal mechanisms used to disenfranchise African Americans.

A tribute to influential women of color from 2015 to the present, focusing on their achievements in politics, science, arts, and activism. Students explore biographies through a trivia-style game and creative research activities.

A foundational unit exploring the multifaceted nature of families, their structures, roles, and the daily rhythms that shape our lives.

A short dramatic unit exploring the impact of the women's suffrage movement in the early 1920s, focusing on the transition from protest to political participation.

A series of lessons examining the hidden narratives of social justice movements and the diverse leaders who shaped American history through advocacy and resilience.

A modified Modern US History curriculum (Founding to Present) for Tier 2 and 3 special education students, based on Grade 11 Social Studies standards. Focuses on government, industrialization, world wars, and civil rights.

A modified World Studies 2 curriculum for Tier 2 and 3 special education students, focusing on the evolution of power, rights, and technology from early democracies through the Industrial Revolution.

A comprehensive journey through United States history from the aftermath of the Civil War to the contemporary era, exploring the social, political, and economic shifts that shaped the modern nation.

A specialized lesson sequence designed for 9th-grade English Language Learners to explore the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez through the four domains of language acquisition: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. The materials are aligned with TELPAS criteria and emphasize civil rights history and labor activism.

A comprehensive advanced ESL unit examining global citizenship through the lenses of law, migration, and human values. Students develop critical reading, persuasive writing, and metacognitive skills while mastering complex grammar like the present perfect, past perfect, and all four conditional types.

A comprehensive 4th-grade unit exploring the American Civil War, covering the causes, major battles, daily life of soldiers, and the path to peace. Students will analyze primary sources, understand the North-South divide, and reflect on the impact of the conflict.

A comprehensive final project where high school students design their own sovereign nation while demonstrating mastery of executive branch powers and government structures.

An analytical deep-dive into the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, treating history as a forensic investigation into why great powers fail.

A comprehensive civics unit exploring the structure and functions of the American government, focusing on the Constitution, the three branches of power, and the balance of federalism.

A comprehensive 5-day unit exploring the Great Depression's impact on the United States and Minnesota, focusing on economic collapse, rural hardship, urban survival, and New Deal recovery through primary source analysis.

A comprehensive 5-day unit exploring the Great Depression's impact on the United States and Minnesota, focusing on economic collapse, rural hardship, urban survival, and New Deal recovery through primary source analysis.

A comprehensive curriculum sequence covering late 19th and early 20th-century American history, focusing on economic transformation, Western expansion, global imperialism, and the impact of the Great War.

A multi-day investigation into the Dred Scott case, focusing on the shifting definitions of citizenship and the legal battle for freedom in pre-Civil War America.

A comprehensive study of the rise and fall of the Athenian Empire, focusing on the Delian League, the Peloponnesian War, and the impact of democratic leadership. Students explore key historical texts through structured discussion and evidence-based writing.

A 25-day intensive remediation program for 11th Grade US History students, focusing on the Cold War, Civil Rights, Vietnam, the Reagan Era, and contemporary history. Each day features a 'Ledger' reader with embedded annotations and a review worksheet, aligned with Texas TEKS standards.

A comprehensive unit exploring the foundational structures of American government through the lens of the US Constitution.

A comprehensive exploration of Article I of the U.S. Constitution, covering the structure, powers, and limitations of the Legislative Branch through deep text analysis and structured discussion.

A comprehensive review of 11th-grade US History EOC terms covering foundational documents, the Gilded Age, and Westward Expansion. This sequence prepares students for standardized testing through active recall and visual learning.

A 5-day unit exploring the social, religious, and political structures of Medieval Europe, from the feudal system to the devastating impact of the Black Death.

A comprehensive middle school history unit where students act as 'history detectives' to investigate the rise of nation-states in England, France, Spain, and Russia through primary source analysis.

A series of lessons exploring the foundational documents and processes of the United States government, from the birth of the nation to the creation of modern laws.

A 3-day exploration of iconic US symbols designed for 1st and 2nd grade students, featuring the American Flag, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, White House, and the US Map.

A comprehensive unit on the American Revolution, covering the causes of colonial friction and the strategic military turning points of the war for independence.

A World History sequence for 10th grade focused on the evolution of law and ethics from ancient civilizations to the modern era. This course integrates Biblical perspectives on absolute morality, the nature of man, and the foundations of justice within the framework of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

A comprehensive civics unit exploring the structure and functions of the American government, focusing on the Constitution, the three branches of power, and the balance of federalism.

A comprehensive curriculum sequence covering late 19th and early 20th-century American history, focusing on economic transformation, Western expansion, global imperialism, and the impact of the Great War.

A 25-day intensive remediation program for 11th Grade US History students, focusing on the Cold War, Civil Rights, Vietnam, the Reagan Era, and contemporary history. Each day features a 'Ledger' reader with embedded annotations and a review worksheet, aligned with Texas TEKS standards.

A comprehensive unit exploring the foundational structures of American government through the lens of the US Constitution.

A comprehensive exploration of Article I of the U.S. Constitution, covering the structure, powers, and limitations of the Legislative Branch through deep text analysis and structured discussion.

A comprehensive review of 11th-grade US History EOC terms covering foundational documents, the Gilded Age, and Westward Expansion. This sequence prepares students for standardized testing through active recall and visual learning.

A series of lessons exploring the foundational documents and processes of the United States government, from the birth of the nation to the creation of modern laws.

A World History sequence for 10th grade focused on the evolution of law and ethics from ancient civilizations to the modern era. This course integrates Biblical perspectives on absolute morality, the nature of man, and the foundations of justice within the framework of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

A comprehensive review sequence focusing on the Gilded Age and Progressive Era through the analysis of historical imagery and political cartoons, specifically designed for Texas STAAR preparation.

A deep dive into the foundations of American government, covering the evolution of constitutional amendments and the structure and power of the judicial system.

A comprehensive US History EOC review sequence designed for AVID classrooms, utilizing WICOR strategies to master key eras from the Gilded Age through modern turning points.

A full-year curriculum of daily warm-ups and exit tickets for 11th Grade US History, spanning from 1877 to the present day, designed for visual impact and student engagement.

An 8-day US History remediation packet covering WWII, the Cold War, Civil Rights, and Vietnam, designed for 11th-grade students preparing for STAAR testing. Each day includes intensive reading with embedded vocabulary, active annotation guides, and a skill-based review worksheet.

A 5-week unit exploring the foundations of the United States government, the three branches of power, and the responsibilities of citizenship, specifically tailored for 4th-grade learners in Illinois.

This sequence explores the aftermath of the Compromise of 1877, detailing the systematic dismantling of Reconstruction-era progress and the establishment of the Jim Crow South. Students analyze the political, social, and legal mechanisms used to disenfranchise African Americans.

A comprehensive guide to the Bill of Rights designed for different learning needs. Students explore the first ten amendments through visual planning, vocabulary building, and a creative poster project.

A short dramatic unit exploring the impact of the women's suffrage movement in the early 1920s, focusing on the transition from protest to political participation.

A comprehensive unit on the women's suffrage movement, focusing on the tactical diversity of the movement and the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment. Students learn about the power of persistence and civil discourse through historical role-play.

A comprehensive exploration of the Canadian government's structure, focusing on the three branches of power, the legislative process, and the division of responsibilities between levels of government. Designed for Grade 11 students with a technical blueprint aesthetic.

A comprehensive unit exploring the diverse political and economic structures of North American and Caribbean nations.

A comprehensive final project where high school students design their own sovereign nation while demonstrating mastery of executive branch powers and government structures.

An in-depth exploration of the Reconstruction era, focusing on the promises made to formerly enslaved people and how those promises were ultimately broken. students will analyze primary sources and complete a research project on land ownership and the quest for economic independence.

A comprehensive civics unit exploring the structure and functions of the American government, focusing on the Constitution, the three branches of power, and the balance of federalism.

A comprehensive curriculum sequence covering late 19th and early 20th-century American history, focusing on economic transformation, Western expansion, global imperialism, and the impact of the Great War.

A 25-day intensive remediation program for 11th Grade US History students, focusing on the Cold War, Civil Rights, Vietnam, the Reagan Era, and contemporary history. Each day features a 'Ledger' reader with embedded annotations and a review worksheet, aligned with Texas TEKS standards.

A comprehensive unit exploring the foundational structures of American government through the lens of the US Constitution.

A series of lessons exploring the foundational documents and processes of the United States government, from the birth of the nation to the creation of modern laws.

A comprehensive review sequence focusing on the Gilded Age and Progressive Era through the analysis of historical imagery and political cartoons, specifically designed for Texas STAAR preparation.

A comprehensive US History EOC review sequence designed for AVID classrooms, utilizing WICOR strategies to master key eras from the Gilded Age through modern turning points.

A full-year curriculum of daily warm-ups and exit tickets for 11th Grade US History, spanning from 1877 to the present day, designed for visual impact and student engagement.

An 8-day US History remediation packet covering WWII, the Cold War, Civil Rights, and Vietnam, designed for 11th-grade students preparing for STAAR testing. Each day includes intensive reading with embedded vocabulary, active annotation guides, and a skill-based review worksheet.

A 5-week unit exploring the foundations of the United States government, the three branches of power, and the responsibilities of citizenship, specifically tailored for 4th-grade learners in Illinois.

A two-day historical simulation and project focused on the Bay of Pigs invasion, Cold War containment strategies, and multi-perspective journalism. Students analyze primary sources and government documents to create a 1961 newspaper report.

A comprehensive middle school history unit where students act as 'history detectives' to investigate the rise of nation-states in England, France, Spain, and Russia through primary source analysis.

A comprehensive unit on the Canadian government, exploring its historical roots, the division of powers between levels of government, the mechanics of different voting systems, and the creation of political parties.

A comprehensive exploration of the Canadian government's structure, focusing on the three branches of power, the legislative process, and the division of responsibilities between levels of government. Designed for Grade 11 students with a technical blueprint aesthetic.

A comprehensive unit exploring the diverse political and economic structures of North American and Caribbean nations.

A collection of high-leverage US History warm-ups designed to prepare students for the STAAR EOC through stimulus-based practice and quick-hit review.

A comprehensive review unit designed to solidify student understanding of early American government foundations through interactive gameplay and independent analysis.

A comprehensive unit exploring the historical, scientific, and ethical dimensions of the Manhattan Project and the end of World War II, with differentiated tracks for diverse learners.

A comprehensive advanced ESL unit examining global citizenship through the lenses of law, migration, and human values. Students develop critical reading, persuasive writing, and metacognitive skills while mastering complex grammar like the present perfect, past perfect, and all four conditional types.

A comprehensive civics unit exploring the structure and functions of the American government, focusing on the Constitution, the three branches of power, and the balance of federalism.

A comprehensive curriculum sequence covering late 19th and early 20th-century American history, focusing on economic transformation, Western expansion, global imperialism, and the impact of the Great War.

A multi-day investigation into the Dred Scott case, focusing on the shifting definitions of citizenship and the legal battle for freedom in pre-Civil War America.

A 25-day intensive remediation program for 11th Grade US History students, focusing on the Cold War, Civil Rights, Vietnam, the Reagan Era, and contemporary history. Each day features a 'Ledger' reader with embedded annotations and a review worksheet, aligned with Texas TEKS standards.

A comprehensive unit exploring the foundational structures of American government through the lens of the US Constitution.

A comprehensive exploration of Article I of the U.S. Constitution, covering the structure, powers, and limitations of the Legislative Branch through deep text analysis and structured discussion.

A comprehensive review of 11th-grade US History EOC terms covering foundational documents, the Gilded Age, and Westward Expansion. This sequence prepares students for standardized testing through active recall and visual learning.

A series of lessons exploring the foundational documents and processes of the United States government, from the birth of the nation to the creation of modern laws.

A World History sequence for 10th grade focused on the evolution of law and ethics from ancient civilizations to the modern era. This course integrates Biblical perspectives on absolute morality, the nature of man, and the foundations of justice within the framework of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

A deep dive into the foundations of American government, covering the evolution of constitutional amendments and the structure and power of the judicial system.

A comprehensive US History EOC review sequence designed for AVID classrooms, utilizing WICOR strategies to master key eras from the Gilded Age through modern turning points.

A full-year curriculum of daily warm-ups and exit tickets for 11th Grade US History, spanning from 1877 to the present day, designed for visual impact and student engagement.

An 8-day US History remediation packet covering WWII, the Cold War, Civil Rights, and Vietnam, designed for 11th-grade students preparing for STAAR testing. Each day includes intensive reading with embedded vocabulary, active annotation guides, and a skill-based review worksheet.

A 5-week unit exploring the foundations of the United States government, the three branches of power, and the responsibilities of citizenship, specifically tailored for 4th-grade learners in Illinois.

This sequence explores the aftermath of the Compromise of 1877, detailing the systematic dismantling of Reconstruction-era progress and the establishment of the Jim Crow South. Students analyze the political, social, and legal mechanisms used to disenfranchise African Americans.

A comprehensive guide to the Bill of Rights designed for different learning needs. Students explore the first ten amendments through visual planning, vocabulary building, and a creative poster project.

A comprehensive middle school history unit where students act as 'history detectives' to investigate the rise of nation-states in England, France, Spain, and Russia through primary source analysis.

A short dramatic unit exploring the impact of the women's suffrage movement in the early 1920s, focusing on the transition from protest to political participation.

A comprehensive unit on the women's suffrage movement, focusing on the tactical diversity of the movement and the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment. Students learn about the power of persistence and civil discourse through historical role-play.

A deep dive into the diplomatic and military escalations of the 1930s that led to the Second World War, focusing on the failure of collective security and the rise of expansionist regimes.

A comprehensive final project where high school students design their own sovereign nation while demonstrating mastery of executive branch powers and government structures.

A case study of four famous ancient leaders (Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, Hatshepsut, and Empress Wu) focusing on the complexities of power, leadership, and moral ambiguity for 6th-grade students.

A three-lesson unit designed for ESL newcomers with minimal English proficiency, focusing on Dudley Randall's poem 'Booker T. and W.E.B.' and preparing them for a standardized assessment on author's purpose and language.

A comprehensive curriculum sequence covering late 19th and early 20th-century American history, focusing on economic transformation, Western expansion, global imperialism, and the impact of the Great War.

A comprehensive study of the rise and fall of the Athenian Empire, focusing on the Delian League, the Peloponnesian War, and the impact of democratic leadership. Students explore key historical texts through structured discussion and evidence-based writing.

A 25-day intensive remediation program for 11th Grade US History students, focusing on the Cold War, Civil Rights, Vietnam, the Reagan Era, and contemporary history. Each day features a 'Ledger' reader with embedded annotations and a review worksheet, aligned with Texas TEKS standards.

A comprehensive historical background unit designed to contextualize the events of 'A Thousand Splendid Suns', focusing on the political shifts in Afghanistan and their impact on women's lives and character motivations.

A comprehensive middle school history unit where students act as 'history detectives' to investigate the rise of nation-states in England, France, Spain, and Russia through primary source analysis.

A series of lessons exploring the foundational documents and processes of the United States government, from the birth of the nation to the creation of modern laws.

A comprehensive 12-day unit for 7th graders covering the origins, events, and aftermath of the Cold War. Using a 'Top Secret Dossier' theme, students explore ideologies, decolonization, proxy wars, and the eventual fall of the Soviet Union through data literacy, source analysis, and collaborative activities.