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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.
Eleven hands-on projects for Grades K–12, fully differentiated across four grade bands. Students build, illustrate, and analyze using 9 print-ready handouts, with rubrics and a teacher/parent reference guide included. Works with any American Alligator study or resource, no specific curriculum required.
One to Three Sessions. Real learning.
Transform a single afternoon into meaningful exploration of frontier friendship. Students analyze gift exchanges, research traditional plants, and build model snares to understand survival physics.
What’s Included:
Perfect for: Book clubs, co-op meetings, quick units, or testing this teaching approach before committing to the comprehensive study.
Time: 1-3 hours | Ages: Grades 3-9
Note: The Character Development Tracker also appears in the comprehensive study.
Transform The Sign of the Beaver into weeks of hands-on learning. Students assess survival skills, build working traps, investigate treaties, plan Indigenous gardens, and analyze cross-cultural friendship.
What’s Included:
Perfect for: Homeschool families, classroom enrichment, co-ops, unit studies on frontier life or Native American cultures.
Time: 2-10 weeks (flexible) | Ages: Grades 3-9
Transform medieval history into hands-on adventure! This K-12 mini project-based unit features castle building, tally stick accounting, and differentiated instruction for every age.
A Companion guide for Castle Diary by Richard Platt! Features 6 differentiated worksheet sections (Grades 3–12) connecting Tobias Burgess’s medieval diary to real history. Includes analysis questions, comprehension activities, complete answer key, rubrics, and extension projects. Perfect for whole class, differentiated instruction, or homeschool. Covers feudalism, castle life, medieval society, and historical thinking skills. 30 pages, print-and-go format!
Embark on a medieval adventure with Adam, his loyal dog Nick, and his harp in this richly detailed, differentiated novel study packet for Adam of the Road by Elizabeth Janet Gray (Newbery Medal winner)! Designed for grades 3–12, this flexible resource lets you mix-and-match multilevel activities to fit every learner: Story Explorers & Comprehension: Plot…
Transform history lessons with authentic Great Depression recipes!
Perfect standalone resource or novel study companion for Bud, Not Buddy, Echo Mountain, Esperanza Rising & more. Includes nutritional charts, historical context, cultural heritage dishes, and hands-on activities. Features community survival meals like Hooverville Soup, foraged foods, and kid-friendly treats.
Complete with discussion questions, safety guides, and modern adaptations. Ideal for grades 3-8 social studies, literature units, or homeschool. No books required—ready to use immediately!
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