The armistice was signed around 5 a.m., but the ceasefire didn’t begin until 11. So what happened in those six hours, and why does it still matter? This free, 15-page mini-investigation sends learners in grades K-12 into the last morning of World War I. Pick a level, work through the sources, and finish with something of their own. 20 to 40 minutes, no prep.
A 26-page primary source analysis unit exploring how the 1935 Matanuska Colony reflects the shifting role of American government, from Homestead-era individualism to New Deal federal intervention. Includes real, composite, and illustrative sources, each clearly labeled with full transparency notes and verified archive links. Built for grades 6–12.
Teach sophisticated historical thinking through food historiography! This 106-page toolkit shows students grades K-12 how to analyze historical recipes as primary sources revealing economic pressure, daily realities, and the context behind historical decisions.
Includes complete theoretical framework, two ready-to-teach lesson plans (Colonial & Great Depression), grade-level adaptations K-12, student worksheets, assessment rubrics, and flexible implementation for classrooms, homeschools, and co-ops. Uses the Four Lenses framework (Economic, Technological, Social/Cultural, Policy) to develop critical thinking, primary source analysis, and evidence-based argumentation.
Four investigation frameworks + complete lesson plan to turn students into history detectives.
Includes C.L.U.E.S. (artifacts), V.I.S.I.O.N. (visual sources), S.O.U.R.C.E. (documents), and T.R.A.C.E. (corroboration) methods. Features the viral “Soda Can Investigation” lesson, Case Closed template, and curated learning pathways. Print-and-go. Grades 3-12.
Fire Safety Family Scavenger Hunt & Action Relay — Send home this practical, hands-on fire safety unit or use it as an interactive life skills lesson. Six family missions cover real-world safety (grease fires, smoke alarms, escape plans, fire extinguishers, first aid) plus an active relay game that makes “Stop, Drop, Roll” and “Get Low and Go” unforgettable. Perfect for Fire Prevention Week, safety units, or year-round family engagement. Print and go!
Cook, eat, and learn! This educational cookbook brings American history to life with 18 authentic colonial recipes, all adapted for modern kitchens. Complete with historical context, literary connections, and 8 hands-on extension projects, this resource is perfect for teachers and homeschoolers looking to supplement their U.S. history curriculum. A linked bibliography provides academic backing for further research.
Engage grades 4-7 with this interactive “Bud, Not Buddy” choose-your-own-adventure PDF! Perfect for classroom or homeschool use, this 25-page resource includes 43 scenario cards, 3 finales, and reflection tools to explore Great Depression themes like resilience and family. No-prep, printable, and reusable
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