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.

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.

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 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.

A comprehensive 5-day unit exploring the Great Depression's impact on the United States and Minnesota, focusing on economic collapse, rural hardship, urban survival, and New Deal recovery through primary source analysis.

A comprehensive 5-day unit exploring the Great Depression's impact on the United States and Minnesota, focusing on economic collapse, rural hardship, urban survival, and New Deal recovery through primary source analysis.

A three-lesson unit designed for ESL newcomers with minimal English proficiency, focusing on Dudley Randall's poem 'Booker T. and W.E.B.' and preparing them for a standardized assessment on author's purpose and language.

A comprehensive study of the rise and fall of the Athenian Empire, focusing on the Delian League, the Peloponnesian War, and the impact of democratic leadership. Students explore key historical texts through structured discussion and evidence-based writing.

A two-day exploration of the Battle of Thermopylae, focusing on strategic geography, historical context, and the concept of valor through evidence-based analysis and targeted vocabulary acquisition.

A comprehensive unit exploring the foundational structures of American government through the lens of the US Constitution.

A 5-day unit exploring the social, religious, and political structures of Medieval Europe, from the feudal system to the devastating impact of the Black Death.

A comprehensive middle school history unit where students act as 'history detectives' to investigate the rise of nation-states in England, France, Spain, and Russia through primary source analysis.