Local Leaders

A comprehensive 4th-grade social studies unit where students analyze the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. Through primary-source-style document analysis, geographical exploration, and civic action, students discover what made these empires successful and apply ancient engineering solutions to improve the modern City of Surprise.

A high-support, scaffolded version of the Communities and Local Government lesson designed for students needing extra language and cognitive scaffolds. It features visual vocabulary cards, structured matching, guided sentence frames, and an accessible exit ticket.

A comprehensive, 4-page scaffolded packet for students needing extra support, containing 8 illustrated vocabulary flashcards, a guided matching activity, a scaffolded writing template with sentence frames, and an accessible exit ticket with a built-in self-assessment.

Cette séquence explore l'organisation sociale du Moyen Âge à travers les trois ordres (ceux qui prient, combattent et travaillent) ainsi que l'architecture et le rôle défensif des châteaux forts. Elle alterne entre analyse de documents historiques, visionnage de vidéos et synthèses créatives.

Students explore the key roles of local government, specifically the mayor, city council, and public services, through collaborative matching tasks, multi-level reading passages, and structured language scaffolds.

A 2-page student activity sheet featuring a visual 'Problem Solvers' matching task and tiered independent writing worksheets, complete with a scaffolded exit ticket.

Une séquence de sensibilisation aux enjeux du numérique pour les classes de CM1-CM2, couvrant l'identité numérique, la sécurité, la santé et l'impact environnemental. Cette séquence vise à former des citoyens numériques responsables et éclairés.

An adapted 4th-grade social studies lesson on local government roles, public services, and decision-making, specifically scaffolded for multilingual learners spanning WIDA levels 1 to 4 with visual, graphic, and linguistic supports.

A 2-page student reading resource featuring differentiated texts for Level 1/2 and Level 3/4 English learners. It includes a comprehensive multilingual visual glossary tailored to the classroom's roster.

A comprehensive unit on citizenship, focusing on the rights, duties, and active involvement of individuals in society.

An interactive 4th-grade social studies lesson on local government roles (mayor, city council, public services) specifically adapted for multilingual learners across WIDA levels 1-5. It includes a step-by-step teacher guide, visual presentation slides, tiered problem-solving matching cards, and scaffolded independent writing templates.

A 2-page teacher scaffolding guide for the 'Town Power' lesson. It details specific language strategies, grouping plans, and response pathways tailored to the classroom's WIDA roster.