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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…
What is the government? It’s a pretty big idea for kids to wrap their heads around. Teach kids the basics with this music video in which Jade and Max work through what the…
Talking to kids about rules might seem like a drag, but Carla can help your students see why rules are really important. Use this music video to teach kids about law basics by…
Rights are a big deal! National documents are changed to include them. Court systems are created to protect them. Jade and Ava teach kids what a right is and how it protects…
It takes three branches to share the work of the U.S. government, each with its own important job. Teach students about the branches of government with this music video in which…
Communities come in all shapes and sizes, and they often need unique responses to address their residents’ needs. Kids will learn what local government is and how it functions as…
Our democracy and our communities won’t work without us, the people! Jade teaches kids citizenship duties and how they can get involved—including voting, staying informed, and…
Teach kids what voting is and the importance of their vote using this music video about a class election.
Differences and disagreements are expected in a democracy. Teach kids about civil discourse and compromise through song!
We all need to follow the rules, whether we are at school, at home, or walking down the sidewalk. Teach young children about rules and laws with Ava and Johnny, who sing and dance…
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