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The past tells us about the present! In this unit, students analyze primary images from the past and compare them to those from today. Students will have the opportunity to learn…
Traditions can be large or small. Kids may be familiar with certain traditions. This unit allows them to explore more. They will have the opportunity to identify traditions that…
Every community needs leaders. But how do we choose them, and what makes someone a good leader?
We learn by asking questions! In this inquiry-based unit, students will have the chance to learn how asking questions can lead to learning. They will understand that sometimes…
People move for many different reasons. Maybe for jobs or to be closer to family. In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn all about moving. They will start by learning…
This inquiry-based unit puts kids on the map! Key vocabulary and primary source information allow kids to study different map projections and learn how maps have changed over time.…
In this unit, the story of the Clotilda Africans is the backdrop to learning about cultural values. Students will see how they incorporated many of the Yoruba cultural values they…
In this inquiry-based unit, students will become more familiar with Native history and people. They will learn about some elements of Native sovereignty and its importance in…
The Fourth of July is all about fireworks and barbeque. Or is it? In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn the historical context of the Fourth of July. They will gain a…
Women took charge during the American Revolution. In this inquiry-based unit, students will have the opportunity to explore how women who directly supported war efforts by being…
How do we ask the right questions to learn? This inquiry-based unit allows students to engage in artifact analysis as a form of close reading, and learn about sourcing,…
Water is all around us, but how does it shape our lives? In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn how access to water is a primary factor for early settlement. Following the…
Maps are our guides to the world! Students will explore how maps can tell us where we are and help us get where we want to go. In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn the…
This inquiry-based unit focuses on the Northeast of the United States. Students will explore and create maps of the Northeast. They will explore the National Park system and create…
Our government has a rich history. But when did it all start, and what does it all mean? In this inquiry-based lesson, students will learn about how life under British rule and the…
In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn about the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade through the stories of the Clotilda Africans. Students will be introduced to Kossula "Cudjo"…
What is free speech? Does it mean we can say whatever we want? In this inquiry-based unit, students are able to explore how and why we have the Bill of Rights. They will have the…
In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn how due process is outlined in the Constitution and how it has been interpreted with the stories of John Peter Zenger, Fred…
Has the Constitution ever changed? What if we wanted to change it now? These are questions students might have. Help them explore with this inquiry-based lesson which focuses on…
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