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.
A series of activities exploring the rise of cities and factory life during the Industrial Revolution, designed for middle school students with very low reading levels. The materials focus on visual evidence and basic cause-and-effect relationships.
A multi-day social studies unit for 5th grade students with low literacy, focusing on historical landmarks in Boston and New York City. Students explore the concept of landmarks through visual-heavy instruction, mapping activities, and historical facts about the Northeast.
A four-part exploration of the Reconstruction era, focusing on the economic, social, and legal challenges of rebuilding the United States after the Civil War. Students analyze primary sources to understand the transition from slavery to freedom and the obstacles faced by formerly enslaved people.
A comprehensive 4-lesson unit for 5th grade exploring the pivotal figures, major conflicts, and the courageous escape routes of the American Civil War. Students engage with historical primary-source styles while learning about leadership and the quest for freedom.
A 4-part exploration of the deep-seated tensions and pivotal events that led the United States to the brink of the Civil War, focusing on economic shifts, legislative compromises, and political flashpoints.
A 3-day deep dive into the life and legacy of David Letterman, exploring his journey from Indianapolis to late-night television stardom and his lasting impact on the state of Indiana.
A focused exploration of medieval social and economic structures, specifically contrasting the political hierarchy of feudalism with the agricultural economy of manorialism.
A series of accessible lessons on the Civil Rights Movement designed for middle school English Learners reading at an elementary level. This sequence focuses on key figures and events through simplified text and visual support.
A multi-disciplinary sequence for 4th-grade students focusing on North Carolina's history, geography, and science through rigorous reading comprehension.
A social studies project sequence where 3rd grade students research and create multifaceted posters about key figures of the American Revolution.
A multi-disciplinary sequence for elementary students that combines social-emotional learning about community kindness with a social studies unit on the American Revolution, exploring how community values shape history.