A simulation-based sequence where 8th-grade students act as professional fact-checkers, mastering digital forensics, source tracing, and evidence corroboration to navigate modern information landscapes.
A comprehensive study of leadership, civil rights, and social ethics through the lens of the film Remember the Titans.
A comprehensive overview of four major turning points in United States history: the American Revolution, Westward Expansion, the Civil War, and World War II. This sequence explores how each era redefined the American identity and shifted the nation's trajectory.
A unit on sustainable development that moves from foundational definitions to the analysis of specific practices and their long-term global impacts.
A comprehensive review sequence for 8th grade students covering core curriculum in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English Language Arts.
A comprehensive 10-lesson unit exploring the political, economic, religious, and technological landscape of the Middle Ages across Western Europe, Japan, and the Islamic Empire. Students will analyze feudal systems, cultural achievements, and global connections through slides, guided activities, and comparative studies.
A film study series exploring leadership, racial integration, and social change through the lens of 'Remember the Titans'. Students analyze character development and historical context within 1971 Virginia.
A comprehensive two-week unit exploring the four major river valley civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and Ancient China. Students will analyze how geography shaped human characteristics and evaluate the social, political, and cultural development of these early societies.
A comprehensive exploration of the American Revolution, from the sparks of rebellion to the birth of a new nation.
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 multi-day project sequence where students design their own nation, exploring concepts of geography, governance, economics, and civil rights.
A comprehensive exploration of the Theseus and Minotaur myth, covering historical origins, narrative structure, and character archetypes.
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.