A deep dive into the diplomatic and military escalations of the 1930s that led to the Second World War, focusing on the failure of collective security and the rise of expansionist regimes.

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

An in-depth exploration of the Reconstruction era, focusing on the promises made to formerly enslaved people and how those promises were ultimately broken. students will analyze primary sources and complete a research project on land ownership and the quest for economic independence.

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 multi-day mini-unit exploring the contrasting philosophies of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois regarding African American progress, education, and civil rights at the turn of the 20th century.

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 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 curriculum sequence covering late 19th and early 20th-century American history, focusing on economic transformation, Western expansion, global imperialism, and the impact of the Great War.

A multi-day investigation into the Dred Scott case, focusing on the shifting definitions of citizenship and the legal battle for freedom in pre-Civil War America.