This inquiry-based sequence explores the rapid modernization of China through technology, pop culture, and urbanization, bridging the gap between historical China and today's high-tech reality.
This sequence explores the aftermath of the Compromise of 1877, detailing the systematic dismantling of Reconstruction-era progress and the establishment of the Jim Crow South. Students analyze the political, social, and legal mechanisms used to disenfranchise African Americans.
An exploration of 19th-century Imperialism through the lens of a high-stakes geopolitical simulation. Students take on the roles of industrial nations to understand the economic, social, and political motivations behind the Scramble for Africa.
A collection of mixed-grade resources.
A comprehensive unit exploring the diverse urban and rural land use patterns across the Balkan Peninsula, culminating in a comparative research project.
A tribute to influential women of color from 2015 to the present, focusing on their achievements in politics, science, arts, and activism. Students explore biographies through a trivia-style game and creative research activities.
A 5-day unit exploring the geography, climate, indigenous cultures (Paiute and Coast Salish), and modern life of the Western United States, culminating in a travel brochure project.
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 two-day historical simulation and project focused on the Bay of Pigs invasion, Cold War containment strategies, and multi-perspective journalism. Students analyze primary sources and government documents to create a 1961 newspaper report.
A series of lessons focusing on the key figures, battles, and turning points of the American Civil War, designed for students with low reading comprehension.
A comprehensive guide to the Bill of Rights designed for different learning needs. Students explore the first ten amendments through visual planning, vocabulary building, and a creative poster project.
A comprehensive 12-day unit for 7th graders covering the origins, events, and aftermath of the Cold War. Using a 'Top Secret Dossier' theme, students explore ideologies, decolonization, proxy wars, and the eventual fall of the Soviet Union through data literacy, source analysis, and collaborative activities.
A foundational unit exploring the multifaceted nature of families, their structures, roles, and the daily rhythms that shape our lives.