A project-based exploration of local government services, funding, and community planning. Students learn how taxes fund public works, safety, and infrastructure, culminating in a town budgeting simulation.
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 unit on the American Civil War era and the movements that led to change, focusing on the people and ideas that shaped history.
A comprehensive exploration of the Theseus and Minotaur myth, covering historical origins, narrative structure, and character archetypes.
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 comprehensive 4th-grade unit exploring the American Civil War, covering the causes, major battles, daily life of soldiers, and the path to peace. Students will analyze primary sources, understand the North-South divide, and reflect on the impact of the conflict.
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 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.
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.