A simulation-heavy 5-lesson sequence for 7th graders to explore the Executive Branch's powers, roles, and checks and balances through primary source analysis and role-play.
A comprehensive 7th-grade social studies curriculum sequence focused on the Eastern Hemisphere (Africa, Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific). This standards-aligned sequence includes detailed teacher lesson plans, student guided reading and worksheets, interactive presentation slides, and rigorous assessments with DBQs.
An inquiry-driven social studies sequence investigating Ancient Greece and Rome across four core pillars: government, philosophy, trade, and engineering. Students engage with primary sources, architectural achievements, and ethical dilemmas to construct arguments about classical legacies.
A comparative and deep-dive review sequence exploring foundational teachings, sacred texts, and cultural practices of major world religions.
A middle-school history unit exploring the emergence of early humans, their prehistoric migrations, the radical transition of the agricultural revolution, and the foundations of early civilizations.
A comprehensive historical unit tracking the Age of Exploration, maritime trade routes, and the shift from mercantilism to early capitalism.
A final project sequence designed for middle school students with emerging literacy skills, enabling them to showcase their historical knowledge of geography, the Farmers' Movement, government, and the Harlem Renaissance through highly visual, expressive mediums.
A comprehensive study of the Atlantic slave trade, the plantation economy, forms of resistance, and the eventual path to emancipation.
A comprehensive unit on citizenship, focusing on the rights, duties, and active involvement of individuals in society.
A series of materials focused on Massachusetts coastal geography and cartography.
A focused exploration of World War I through the experiences of American soldiers, known as Doughboys, and the memorials built to honor their service.
A critical exploration of the Seminole Wars and the unique alliance between Indigenous people and self-liberated Black individuals, framed through Howard Zinn's 'history from below' perspective.
A comprehensive 5-day reading comprehension packet focusing on European exploration and early American settlements. Each day features a high-rigor historical passage followed by 10 multiple-choice questions designed to build critical ELA skills.
A series of activities exploring the rise of cities and factory life during the Industrial Revolution, designed for middle school students with very low reading levels. The materials focus on visual evidence and basic cause-and-effect relationships.