A 5-lesson sequence for 6th graders to master source evaluation, lateral reading, and credibility auditing for debate research. Students act as 'Digital Detectives' to uncover the truth behind online information.
A comprehensive exploration of the American Revolution, from the sparks of rebellion to the birth of a new nation.
A comprehensive 5-part curriculum exploring social neuroscience through a macro social work lens, focusing on systemic change, practitioner wellbeing, and collective action.
A 5-week immersive ethics storyline following the evolution of a single nonprofit organization as it navigates a massive corporate grant, data ethics, policy clashes, and eventual sustainability crises.
A comprehensive high school curriculum plan for American History, covering 13 units from the American Revolution to the modern era, aligned with North Carolina Social Studies standards.
An intensive investigative unit on Franz Kafka's *The Metamorphosis* following the North Star/Uncommon Schools instructional model. The unit focuses on the thematic intersection of labor, identity, and dehumanization. Students analyze Gregor's alienation from his family and society through a structured rigorous framework including vocabulary acquisition, character identification, and thematic synthesis.
A comprehensive 5-day mini-unit exploring the Declaration of Independence through the lens of its 250th anniversary, focusing on grievances, the signers, global impact, and the ongoing struggle for civil rights.
A two-day structured lesson for 11th-grade US History students to analyze current events through a historical lens, featuring heavily scaffolded writing supports for EB and SPED learners.
A multi-day project sequence where students design their own nation, exploring concepts of geography, governance, economics, and civil rights.
Une séquence pédagogique pour les élèves de 5ème visant à déconstruire les stéréotypes de genre dans les médias et à produire une infographie de sensibilisation.
A comprehensive exploration of the Theseus and Minotaur myth, covering historical origins, narrative structure, and character archetypes.
A unit exploring the transformative decade of the 1950s, covering the Civil Rights movement, postwar economic booms, the rise of suburbia, and the cultural shifts of the Atomic Age.
An analytical deep-dive into the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, treating history as a forensic investigation into why great powers fail.
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 series of lessons exploring the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt, focusing on their architecture, gods, and historical figures through decodable texts and activities.
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 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 exploration of Philadelphia's cultural history through the lens of the film Rocky, covering the late 1970s, the Bicentennial, and the real-life inspirations behind the character.
A fundamental sequence designed to orient students to the major geographic regions used in global historical and social studies, focusing on clear spatial identification and standardized nomenclature.
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.