A comprehensive project-based learning unit focused on cultural awareness, community building, and research skills. Students explore the diverse traditions within their school through a series of weekly workshops culminating in a public showcase.
A comprehensive tour of the 50 United States, exploring their flags, shapes, capitals, and unique facts through interactive worksheets and visual aids.
A multi-day project sequence where students design their own nation, exploring concepts of geography, governance, economics, and civil rights.
A two-part series designed to empower 4th and 5th graders to identify needs and take action in their neighborhoods and schools. Students move from mapping local needs to designing impactful school-wide service projects.
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 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 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 collection of high-quality instructional materials across Science, History, ELA, and Math, designed for upper elementary classrooms.
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 13-day journey through modern American history, from the Industrial Revolution to the present day, focusing on key historical figures and major conflicts as outlined in the 5th Grade TEKS. Each lesson is designed for a quick 30-minute block, integrating multimedia and primary source analysis.
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 comprehensive 5th-grade unit exploring the fundamentals of economics, from basic needs to complex banking concepts like interest rates and production chains.
A 5-day unit exploring the geography, climate, indigenous cultures (Paiute and Coast Salish), and modern life of the Western United States, culminating in a travel brochure project.
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 series of lessons focusing on the key figures, battles, and turning points of the American Civil War, designed for students with low reading comprehension.
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.