A 5th-grade Social Studies sequence where students act as state analysts, researching demographics, symbols, governance, and environment to understand what gives a state its unique identity.
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 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 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.