History Through the Lens

An 8-day interdisciplinary project where 3rd-grade students design a sustainable historical Massachusetts settlement. Integrating math, ELA, science, and social studies, students apply area, perimeter, fractions, weather science, Wampanoag adaptations, and persuasive writing.

A comparative and deep-dive review sequence exploring foundational teachings, sacred texts, and cultural practices of major world religions.

A comprehensive 4th-grade social studies unit where students analyze the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. Through primary-source-style document analysis, geographical exploration, and civic action, students discover what made these empires successful and apply ancient engineering solutions to improve the modern City of Surprise.

A 4-day integrated unit for 3rd grade exploring the math, science, history, and language arts of guacamole. Students will learn about Mesoamerican history, investigate plant structures and life cycles, scale fractional recipes, and practice sensory and procedural writing.

An integrated 4-day unit for 3rd grade that uses the engaging theme of ice cream to teach ELA informational reading, fraction concepts in math, states of matter in science, and economics in social studies. Students read historical texts, partition scoops of fractions, perform a chemistry freezing lab, and design their own parlor business.

A comprehensive 3-day unit for Grade 5 exploring the plantation economy, the lived experiences of enslaved people, the abolitionist movement, and the Emancipation Proclamation.

A 5-day reading comprehension and social studies packet focused on geography and landforms. Designed with 3rd-grade state testing rigor, students explore diverse landscapes through high-interest passages and complex multiple-choice questions.

Cette séquence explore l'organisation sociale du Moyen Âge à travers les trois ordres (ceux qui prient, combattent et travaillent) ainsi que l'architecture et le rôle défensif des châteaux forts. Elle alterne entre analyse de documents historiques, visionnage de vidéos et synthèses créatives.

Une séquence de sensibilisation aux enjeux du numérique pour les classes de CM1-CM2, couvrant l'identité numérique, la sécurité, la santé et l'impact environnemental. Cette séquence vise à former des citoyens numériques responsables et éclairés.

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.

An exploration of Boston's historical and modern landmarks, helping students connect with the city's rich heritage and contemporary culture.

A comprehensive 4th-grade unit on historic Native American groups in Indiana (Miami, Potawatomi, Shawnee, and Delaware), focusing on their interactions and adaptations to the physical environment through interesting reading formats and extensive writing.

A comprehensive unit for 4th-grade students exploring the lives, adaptations, and environments of the Miami, Potawatomi, Shawnee, and Delaware tribes in Indiana during early European exploration.

A comprehensive 10-day exploration of Indiana's early indigenous cultures, from the Paleo-Indians to the arrival of Europeans, using an archaeological field journal theme. Students investigate the Adena, Hopewell, and Mississippian cultures through primary-source style readings and hands-on synthesis activities.