This 5th-grade history sequence explores the dismantling of Reconstruction and the rise of Jim Crow laws, focusing on how legal and social systems were used to restrict the rights of African Americans after the Civil War.
A comprehensive 5-lesson exploration of the West region of the United States, covering geography, climate, resources, culture, and states/capitals through reading passages and interactive activities.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit exploring the unique geography, climate, natural resources, diverse cultures, and political boundaries of the Southwest region of the United States.
A comprehensive 6-lesson Black History Month curriculum for 5th-8th graders, exploring historical excellence, emotional expression, and community through the lens of five core values: Virtus, Kenkyo, Sankofa, Ubuntu, and Ganas. Inspired by a century of resilience and brilliance.
A 6-lesson sequence divided by grade level (5th, 6th, and 7th), celebrating 100 years of Black history through school values. Each grade explores two distinct lessons focusing on community joy, personal excellence, and mental health advocacy.
A 4th-grade unit focused on kindness, fairness, and understanding how our words can make everyone feel like they belong, regardless of their background or skin color.
A comprehensive journey through the Midwest region, covering its geography, economy, and culture in bite-sized 20-minute sessions.
A 5-lesson unit exploring the geography, climate, resources, and culture of the Southeast United States, concluding with a states and capitals challenge.
A 5-lesson sequence exploring the geography, climate, resources, culture, and states of the Northeast region of the United States. Students will engage with reading passages, comprehension activities, and a states-and-capitals matching game.
A 5th-grade history sequence exploring the transition from the feudal Middle Ages to the early modern period. Students analyze how the devastation of the Black Death triggered economic shifts, the rise of the merchant class, and the growth of towns, setting the stage for the Renaissance.
This sequence explores the evolution of rights and power in Medieval Europe, tracing the path from the Code of Chivalry and the Crusades to the signing of the Magna Carta and its lasting legacy on modern democracy.
A 5th-grade unit exploring the hierarchical social structure of the Middle Ages, focusing on the mutual obligations of the feudal pyramid after the fall of the Roman Empire. Students engage with simulations, role-play, and architectural analysis to understand life under the feudal contract.
Students investigate the economic foundation of medieval life by exploring the manor system, agricultural innovations, and specialized labor, culminating in the design of their own self-sufficient community.
A journey into the world of medieval knights and castles, exploring the training, ethics, engineering, and symbolism of the Middle Ages. Students learn about the life of a knight, the construction of fortresses, and the code of chivalry through hands-on activities and historical analysis.
Students explore the evolution of money from the barter system to digital currency, identifying the three primary functions of money: medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value. through hands-on simulations and creative workshops.