Units: Browse by Grade Level
Elementary
A Look at Virginians During Reconstruction
In this lesson students will examine how governmental actions...[more]
The Rise and Fall of Reconstruction in Virginia
In this unit, a heterogeneous group of 4th grade students will examine...[more]
Causes of the Civil War
Prior to the start of this unit, the extent of what my students know...[more]
Desegregation and Massive Resistance in Virginia
In this unit, a heterogeneous group of fourth grade students will...[more]
Middle
Crossing of the Delaware and the Battle of Trenton
In this lesson, students will read primary documents and study a...[more]
Colonial American Women
This lesson is part of a unit of study on life in Colonial America....[more]
Reconstruction
This is a unit of study about Reconstruction, the time period from...[more]
The Growth of Cities and Industry
The “Growth of Cities” unit will cover the inventions and technology...[more]
The Depressing Depression
This unit is designed to teach about the causes and effects of the...[more]
High School
The Constitution
In this unit, a heterogeneous group of 11th grade students will examine...[more]
Enlightenment Ideals As Realized by Jefferson and Others
This lesson works well with an honors class that has a background on...[more]
The Gettysburg Address: An American Treasure
Students will find evidence of the development of the ideas...[more]
Civil War and Reconstruction
In this unit, students will learn about the Civil War and...[more]