What does it mean to be governed by the people? This lesson introduces students to the foundations of democracy in ancient Athens, highlighting how reformers like Solon, Cleisthenes, and Pericles expanded political participation and shaped a system based on civic engagement and equality.
What can prehistoric art reveal about the lives, beliefs, and creativity of early humans? In this lesson, students investigate three ancient cave paintings from France, Argentina, and Africa to compare artistic techniques, materials, and purposes across time and cultures.
This lesson from U.S History America Through the Lens invites students to explore Japanese American internment through powerful works of art and photography.
This lesson from World History: Great Civilizations introduces students to the five essential traits that define a civilization. Through engaging discussion, visual analysis, and hands-on group work, students examine how elements like record keeping, specialized labor, and complex institutions contributed to the development of early societies.
This lesson explores how the independent city-states of ancient Sumer laid the foundation for the first civilization in Southwest Asia. Students examine how geographic conditions, food surpluses, and trade networks influenced the rise of complex societies in Mesopotamia.
This engaging lesson guides students through the rise of feudalism in Japan and the central role played by samurai warriors. Through visual analysis, historical comparison, and interactive activities, students explore the structure of Japanese society and the values of loyalty, honor, and service that defined the samurai code of bushido.
Bring the Civil War to life through the authentic voices of those who lived it. This powerful lesson invites students to explore firsthand accounts, photographs, and personal reflections that reveal the daily hardships and emotional toll of war on both soldiers and civilians.
Chemistry mini labs provide students with valuable opportunities to explore and discover the principles and phenomena of chemistry firsthand, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the subject. The mini labs give students opportunities for hands-on chemistry through Minilabs. Minilabs can be performed with readily available materials.
Earth & Space Science mini labs can be performed quickly and easily with readily available materials. The objective of the mini labs is to provide students with a hands-on experience to explore and understand Earth & Space Science concepts. Each mini lab is tied to a Science and Engineering Practice and Cross Cutting Concept.
As a teacher, I must admit that although I love teaching and working with students, the first few weeks of school can be challenging. Many districts, including my district, give teachers a week or two of professional development and new teacher orientation.