A 10-question multiple-choice quiz covering Part 1 of the Modern Era reader. Modeled after 11th grade STAAR format with 9th grade readability, focusing on technology, foreign policy, trade, and governance.
A teacher's facilitation guide for the Cuban Crossroads lesson. It includes an overview, objectives, pacing suggestions, background historical context, step-by-step instructions for using the slides and song lyrics, and discussion tips to deepen student understanding.
A visual presentation accompanying the lesson on the Cuban Refugee Crisis. It provides historical context on the political and economic reasons for departure, visualizes the harrowing journey across the Straits of Florida, and facilitates a classroom discussion based on the song lyrics.
A student handout featuring the original song "Straits of Hope," which explores the Cuban Refugee Crisis. The lyrics cover the political and economic reasons for departure, the harrowing journey across 90 miles of sea, and the resilience and contributions of refugees in their new home.
A teacher facilitation guide containing background information on historiographical schools, discussion prompts, and key takeaways for the Civil War causes lesson.
An instructional slide deck that visually breaks down the major historical schools of thought regarding Civil War causation, comparing slavery, economic sectionalism, and political failures.
A student worksheet featuring an analysis matrix for categorizing and comparing different historical interpretations of the Civil War's causes, followed by critical thinking questions.