A 5-lesson sequence for 3rd grade students to master the fundamentals of map reading, spatial reasoning, and cardinal directions. Students progress from understanding bird's-eye perspective to creating their own accurate maps of familiar spaces.
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 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 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.
This 3rd-grade sequence explores Africa's natural resources, historical trade routes like the salt-gold trade, agricultural reliance on the Nile, and modern economic connections. Students engage in simulations and mapping activities to understand how resources drive human movement and community growth.
This sequence challenges stereotypes by exploring the diversity of cultures, languages, and settlement types across Africa's regions. Students compare rural village life with modern urban centers, recognizing that Africa is a continent of contrast and modernity through inquiry, case studies, and creative projects.
A 3rd-grade geography sequence exploring Africa's three major biomes—rainforest, savanna, and desert—and how human communities adapt their lifestyles, shelters, and clothing to these diverse environments.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 3rd graders exploring Africa's geography, from global location and regional divisions to major waterways and iconic landforms, culminating in a creative cartography project.