A scaffolded worksheet for special education students on Medieval Japan, featuring a short reading on Samurai culture, multiple-choice comprehension questions, and a structured writing prompt with word banks and sentence starters.
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.
A two-page academic reading passage that compares and contrasts the major historical interpretations of the causes of the American Civil War, including the roles of slavery, states' rights, economics, and political failure.
An advanced icon-based cipher puzzle with a longer phrase and a more complex key to challenge students.
An upgraded 12x12 word search with diagonal words and more academic terms for increased challenge.
An advanced version of the Magna Carta crossword puzzle with more descriptive clues and the word bank removed for a higher challenge.
A teacher-facing answer key for the Charter Checkup Quiz, providing correct answers and brief explanations for each question.
A deeper look at four specific clauses of the Magna Carta (39, 40, 12, and 61) translated into simple language for students to understand the actual mechanics of the document.
A biographical profile of King John, explaining his family background, his nickname, and why he was considered a "bad" king to provide more context for the Magna Carta.
A comprehensive teacher-facing curriculum blueprint for a high school Economics course, featuring power skills, targeted vocabulary, and scaffolding strategies across five key units. The design uses a professional "blueprint" aesthetic with clear sectioning and visual icons.
A teacher-facing history blueprint resource that aligns the 2018 American Government curriculum with targeted Tier 2 academic vocabulary, instructional power skills, and concrete scaffolding strategies for each major unit.
An upgraded quiz with more options per question and a short-answer section to provide a slight challenge for students.
An expanded set of vocabulary cards including more academic terms like "Trial", "Taxes", and "Runnymede" for increased difficulty.
An upgraded simplified reading passage about the Magna Carta including details about Runnymede and specific clauses for slightly higher challenge.
Updated instructional slides with increased complexity, focusing on King John's biography, specific clauses (12, 39, 61), and the role of the 25 Barons.
An updated teacher facilitation guide reflecting increased difficulty, with more complex learning objectives and comparative analysis activities.
A teacher-facing answer key and rubric for the Shogun Stories Worksheet, including sample responses and scoring guidance tailored for special education students.
An introductory slide deck for the Power and Progress curriculum, designed to visually introduce the four units and core historical skills to students.
A curriculum roadmap for teachers and students, outlining the four units of the Power and Progress US History course with a focus on Tier 2 and 3 special education support.
A simplified vocabulary and skills guide for Unit 4: Rights and Modern America, designed for Tier 2 and 3 special education learners.
A simplified vocabulary and skills guide for Unit 3: Conflict and Tension, designed for Tier 2 and 3 special education learners.
A simplified vocabulary and skills guide for Unit 2: Emergence and Crisis, tailored for Tier 2 and 3 special education students.