Students will explore the diverse perspectives of people living in Colonial America in 1700, analyzing their unique 'visions' for the future and predicting potential conflicts through a visual round-table activity.
A practical transition program for students moving from the US to Canada, focusing on daily survival skills like the metric system and understanding how the Canadian parliamentary government compares to the US presidential system.
A historical project lesson where students act as ancient travel agents, researching and designing a travel brochure for the Roman Empire. The lesson includes a student project guide, a comprehensive research organizer, a graded rubric, and launch slides.
A 4-slide introductory presentation to launch the Empire Expeditions historical travel brochure project in the classroom. Slides introduce the travel agency scenario, target patrician clientele, provincial travel routes, and essential Roman architectural wonders to highlight.
A premium comparative inquiry bundle exploring the foundational 'Big Four' ancient river valley civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and Ancient China). Designed with high-quality primary sources, structured guided notes, and analytical rubrics to foster deep historical investigation.
A comparative look at the Canadian and US systems of government, exploring the constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy, and the different roles of leaders.
A teacher-facing lesson plan and instructional facilitation guide for the Empire Expeditions historical travel brochure project. It outlines historical context (117 CE), a 5-day pacing guide, common student misconceptions, and high-impact differentiation tips.
A comprehensive 6th-grade social studies unit exploring the trajectory of human history, from nomadic hunter-gatherers and the cognitive evolution of early humans, to the agricultural revolution, and finally the development of structured ancient governments.
A practical guide to mastering the metric system for daily life in Canada, including temperature, distance, speed, weight, and volume conversions in real-world scenarios.
A formal grading rubric for the Empire Expeditions Roman travel brochure project. It contains a detailed, 4-tier evaluation grid assessing historical accuracy, visual design, content criteria, and writing mechanics, along with a custom calculator block for points and professional teacher feedback lines.
A middle school mini-unit on AI civics, empowering students to think critically about autonomy, convenience, and human potential. Inspired by Uncommon Schools' pioneering AI Literacy curriculum, students debate the role of technology and craft their own Civic Declarations.
Une leçon immersive conçue comme un jeu de combat intellectuel ("Bagarre d'Idées") où les élèves incarnent des figures historiques et scientifiques. Cette leçon propose des joutes verbales et des débats philosophiques adaptés au collège (argumentation) et au lycée (dilemmes éthiques).
A student-facing project guide and planning template for the Empire Expeditions historical travel brochure project. Page 1 introduces the project mission, guidelines, and checklist; Page 2 provides a physical layout template for planning a tri-fold brochure's six panels.
