A unit on sustainable development that moves from foundational definitions to the analysis of specific practices and their long-term global impacts.

A comprehensive 10-lesson unit exploring the political, economic, religious, and technological landscape of the Middle Ages across Western Europe, Japan, and the Islamic Empire. Students will analyze feudal systems, cultural achievements, and global connections through slides, guided activities, and comparative studies.

A film study series exploring leadership, racial integration, and social change through the lens of 'Remember the Titans'. Students analyze character development and historical context within 1971 Virginia.

A comprehensive two-week unit exploring the four major river valley civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and Ancient China. Students will analyze how geography shaped human characteristics and evaluate the social, political, and cultural development of these early societies.

A comprehensive exploration of the American Revolution, from the sparks of rebellion to the birth of a new nation.

A multi-day project sequence where students design their own nation, exploring concepts of geography, governance, economics, and civil rights.

A comprehensive exploration of the Theseus and Minotaur myth, covering historical origins, narrative structure, and character archetypes.

An analytical deep-dive into the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, treating history as a forensic investigation into why great powers fail.

A case study of four famous ancient leaders (Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, Hatshepsut, and Empress Wu) focusing on the complexities of power, leadership, and moral ambiguity for 6th-grade students.

A multi-day exploration of Philadelphia's cultural history through the lens of the film Rocky, covering the late 1970s, the Bicentennial, and the real-life inspirations behind the character.

A fundamental sequence designed to orient students to the major geographic regions used in global historical and social studies, focusing on clear spatial identification and standardized nomenclature.

A comprehensive civics unit exploring the structure and functions of the American government, focusing on the Constitution, the three branches of power, and the balance of federalism.

A comprehensive 5-day unit exploring the Great Depression's impact on the United States and Minnesota, focusing on economic collapse, rural hardship, urban survival, and New Deal recovery through primary source analysis.

A three-lesson unit designed for ESL newcomers with minimal English proficiency, focusing on Dudley Randall's poem 'Booker T. and W.E.B.' and preparing them for a standardized assessment on author's purpose and language.

A comprehensive study of 'Hidden Figures' by Margot Lee Shetterly, focusing on chapter-by-chapter summaries, historical context, and the incredible contributions of the human computers at NASA.

A two-day exploration of the Battle of Thermopylae, focusing on strategic geography, historical context, and the concept of valor through evidence-based analysis and targeted vocabulary acquisition.

A 5-day unit exploring the social, religious, and political structures of Medieval Europe, from the feudal system to the devastating impact of the Black Death.