A geography sequence exploring the economic relationships between North American countries, focusing on the role of geography, infrastructure, and trade agreements in creating economic interdependence.
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 series of three investigative modules where middle school students analyze hypothetical disruptions to science, history, and society to develop critical cause-and-effect reasoning skills.
A comprehensive unit introducing the foundational concepts of geography, focusing on the Five Themes of Geography as a framework for understanding human and physical world interactions.
A unit exploring the human geography of the United States, focusing on population distribution, migration waves, and urban challenges.
A lesson sequence focusing on the sectional differences (economic, cultural, and political) that led to the American Civil War, featuring map analysis and a cause-and-effect chain activity.
A series of lessons exploring the rise and impact of major global empires, focusing on their geographical expansion, governance strategies, and cultural legacies during the first global age.
A lesson sequence exploring the intersection of geography and history through the lens of place naming, focusing on the cultural significance of Uluru and local place name origins.
A short unit focusing on the rise of labor unions, the Industrial Revolution's impact on workers, and the subsequent social reform movements including education and abolitionism.
A series of lessons exploring how major historical events and social shifts have shaped the cultural and religious identity of the United States.
A comprehensive lesson analyzing how the Great Schism between the Western and Eastern Christian churches directly contributed to the eventual collapse of the Byzantine Empire. Students use video evidence to trace a chain of cause-and-effect events spanning centuries of history.
A comprehensive lesson sequence exploring the major mountain ranges of Europe, their geological formation, and their significant role as natural political and cultural borders.
A sequence exploring the transition from agrarian societies to industrial hubs, focusing on the social, economic, and physical changes in 18th-century England.
A sequence exploring the Gilded Age, focusing on industrial growth, the rise of labor unions, and the struggle for workers' rights in the late 19th century.
This sequence explores the evolution of the US tax system and the ethical debates surrounding different tax structures. Students will investigate the concept of 'fairness' in financial policy and design their own tax system for a fictional nation.
A middle school civics and financial literacy sequence exploring how tax revenue is collected and utilized by federal, state, and local governments to fund public goods and services. Students progress from defining public goods to designing their own community budget.
Students participate in an immersive simulation where they navigate the world of arts policy and resource allocation. They take on roles in a community debate over funding priorities, learning about public budgeting, perspective-taking, and the necessity of civic engagement.