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A multi-day project-based learning unit in which student groups research whether King Tut was murdered, then conduct a web quest and mock trial, culminating in persuasive writing, to teach ancient history alongside persuasive writing and collaboration skills.
Teaches the structure of Roman Republic government (branches, separation of powers, Roman law) and its influence on the U.S. system of government, for a high school world/ancient history lesson.
teaches the Five Themes of Geography (location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, region) through informational text with embedded questions, a crossword puzzle, personal-connection homework, a review study guide, and a summative test
A U.S. History lesson package on the early Cold War (1945-onward) teaching key events immediately after WWII in Europe, including the UN, containment, the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the Berlin Airlift, NATO, and the Warsaw Pact.
Teach students to use linguistic comparison as evidence to infer historical migration patterns of Bantu peoples in Africa.
Guide literature-circle groups through reading a historical fiction novel and analyzing its plot, characters, and craft, culminating in a group presentation.
Guide students through a culminating book-report project on the historical fiction genre, covering plot structure, characterization, sensory description, and literary devices.
A lesson resource teaching the seven principles of the U.S. Constitution (popular sovereignty, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, limited government, individual rights) via text, a notetaker, discussion, and case studies.
A role-play lesson in which students act as a corrupt city political boss modeled on Boss Tweed/Tammany Hall to understand how historical political machines operated through patronage and graft.
A primary-source analysis lesson pack built around 'Tecumseh- A Warrior's Speech', teaching students to read and analyze a historical primary-source document using a structured Four-Reads method, then assess their understanding.
Have students research a chosen U.S. president and creatively synthesize that research into a fictional social media profile, practicing research, writing, and presentation skills.
A two-lesson resource teaching middle school students vocabulary related to the founding of the 13 colonies and how to read and analyze a historical data table.
Biography research and creative-writing project in which students build an imagined social-media profile for a historical scientist or inventor.
A 5-day novel study unit for 'Civil War on Sunday' (Magic Tree House #21) that builds reading comprehension, vocabulary, and knowledge of the Civil War era through videos, worksheets, discussion, and hands-on activities.
A multi-lesson unit teaching the history of the U.S. flag and the Pledge of Allegiance, including related Supreme Court cases on flag burning and mandatory pledge recitation.
A multi-resource unit study packet to teach elementary/middle grades about Ancient Greek civilization (geography, culture, key figures, gods, daily life, historical events).
A lesson-plan booklet from the 'Historic Monuments Series' teaching the history of World War II and the National WWII Memorial, using readings, maps, timelines, and primary-source excerpts.
A multi-resource unit study packet to teach elementary/middle grades about Ancient Mesopotamia: geography, key figures/places, innovations (writing, wheel, law code), and daily life.
A 5-day (extendable) Illinois state unit study covering the state capital, bird, flower, flag, and animal for homeschool or co-op use.
A multi-resource unit study packet to teach elementary/middle grades about Ancient Rome: geography, key figures, daily life, mythology, and the rise/fall of the empire.
Teach the historical origins of the U.S. Constitution (Ancient Greek/Roman influences, Enlightenment philosophers, Iroquois Confederacy, English law) through a full lesson plan, vocabulary development, note-taking, and assessment package.
A 5-day cross-curricular unit study guiding students through research on Hawaii's capital, bird, flower, flag, and animal, with a daily pacing guide of videos, readings, worksheets, and activities.
Teach students the history, legacy, and meaning of Juneteenth, including the Emancipation Proclamation, the 13th Amendment, and the delayed emancipation of enslaved people in Texas.
A 5-day homeschool/co-op unit study plan on Maine, pairing daily video and reading recommendations with worksheets, coloring pages, interactive notebook pieces, and graphic organizers covering the state capital, bird, flower, flag, and animal (with optional extension into culture, climate, government, and history).