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 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 comprehensive 5th-grade unit exploring the fundamentals of economics, from basic needs to complex banking concepts like interest rates and production chains.
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 5-day immersive unit exploring the Southwestern United States, covering geography, climate, indigenous cultures (Pueblo, Navajo, Apache, Comanche), and the transition from historic to modern life in AZ, NM, TX, and OK.
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.
An immersive 5-day unit exploring the Southeastern United States, covering geography, climate, the Powhatan, Seminole, Cherokee, and Creek nations, and modern-day cultural traditions.
A 5-day unit exploring the Northeastern United States, covering its unique geography and climate, the rich history of the Wampanoag, Abenaki, and Iroquois nations, and the vibrant modern culture of its eleven states.
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 K-5 Media Center curriculum spanning August to May. Each month features a thematic unit integrating library skills (Dewey Decimal System, research, digital citizenship), literacy (poetry, biographies, informational texts), and STEM/Maker Space challenges. Resources are differentiated for K-2 and 3-5.
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 comprehensive middle school history unit where students act as 'history detectives' to investigate the rise of nation-states in England, France, Spain, and Russia through primary source analysis.