Elementary

In this elementary history lesson, explore the courageous journey of Native Americans and European settlers during the colonial era. Discover how John Smith and other settlers established Jamestown, and how the Pilgrims formed bonds with the Wampanoag tribe, leading to the first Thanksgiving. Learn about the challenges they faced, from disease to food shortages, and how they persevered to build the foundations of America. From the Mayflower Compact to the struggles with the Powhatan Confederacy, this action-packed story shows how courage and resilience shaped the early American colonies into what we know today.

Get ready to travel back in time to the early days of America and discover the thrilling events that led to the American Revolution! In this elementary lesson, we explore the key moments that paved the road to independence—from the end of the French and Indian War to the fiery debates over "taxation without representation." Our elementary lessons are primary source-based that focus on content-area literacy instruction and performance-based assessments. Designed for grades 3-5, these lessons use a modular approach for all learners and are ideal for helping elementary students explore American history and citizenship.

In this elementary history lesson, explore the courageous actions of Paul Revere and the incredible resolve of the colonists in the battles of the American Revolution. Discover how Thomas Jefferson and other Founding Fathers drafted the Declaration of Independence, and learn about the brave women Mercy Otis Warren and Phillis Wheatley who played vital roles in the fight for liberty. From the freezing hardships of Valley Forge to the triumphant victory at Yorktown, this action-packed story shows how the colonists' perseverance shaped the nation we know today.

Explore the pivotal aftermath of the American Revolution in this elementary lesson. Learn how the 13 states transitioned from British rule to independence, creating the Articles of Confederation and facing challenges like Shays' Rebellion. Discover how these issues led to the 1787 Constitutional Convention and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, forming a stronger national government. See how these early choices laid the foundation for American self-governance and how principles like responsibility and consent of the governed continue to shape the nation.

Join us on an exciting journey as we uncover the secrets of the US Constitution! In this elementary history lesson, we explore how the founding fathers, like James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington, came together to solve the "puzzle" of creating a government for the new United States. From the challenges of the Articles of Confederation to the famous Great Compromise, discover how these brilliant minds crafted the framework that shaped the nation we know today. Learn about the Constitution’s three branches of government, the system of checks and balances, and how these pieces fit together to ensure a government by the people. Our elementary lessons are primary source-based that focus on content-area literacy instruction and performance-based assessments. Designed for grades 3-5, these lessons use a modular approach for all learners and are ideal for helping elementary students explore American history and citizenship.

How did individuals show courage in the Colonial era?

How did the ideals of natural rights and justice inspire a revolution for independence in the colonies?

How did Americans show courage in their fight for liberty during the American Revolution?

How did Americans organize their new government after the American Revolution?

How can the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights inspire us to establish justice in our classroom? 

How did the industrialization and immigration change the United States in the 1800s?

How did the growth of the United States lead to challenges and opportunities for individuals?

How did regional differences over slavery lead to sectionalism and the Civil War?