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Teaching the Black Death can feel abstract for students—but its impact becomes real when they must make decisions under pressure. In this interactive Black Death simulation, students take on the role of medieval states and navigate trade, religion, labor shortages, and public health choices as the Bubonic Plague spreads across Afro-Eurasian networks from 1347–1353. Each decision increases wealth or risk, forcing students to confront the same dilemmas historical societies faced. This simulation

In this highly engaging poetry mini-unit, students will explore the theme of forgiveness. They will work through works by Tupac to Brandi Carlile that will encourage students to think through what types of forgiveness can be found in life and how they personally process forgiveness. The unit will wrap with a personal final poem on a journey of their own forgiveness. I teach this mini-unit alongside my Holocaust Literature unit. My struggling writers take no hesitation with this mini-unit. They

Abolitionist Research Project1) Builds students' historical context skills: Link abolitionists' efforts to the forces that influenced them (social, political, and economic). 2) Learn more about the abolitionist movement: study the strategies and tactics used to promote their cause. 3) Recognize the importance of activism in citizenship: Activism can drive social change in their communities, country, and world. 4) Reflect: Examine contemporary issues that ties to the challenges and issues f

** All sales will be donated to the Equal Justice Initiative.** Meaningful and engaging lesson for 8-12 grade to expand on Jim Crow Era, Lynching, and Civil Rights Era in U.S. History. These activities can be used a number of ways - to enhance a historical understanding and open up meaningful dialogue in the classroom setting about racism and protest. 1st Song Analysis - Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" Can be used to expand on Jim Crow Era, Lynching in America, and systemic racism, protest th

My favorite classroom extension: The Comparative Literature Essay! Students read The Hunger Games and "The Lottery" to analyze how authors learn and take influence from each other. It's a great review of all things literature! Struggling readers stay interested in high-interest stories. In this product, you'll have graphic organizers to encourage student note-taking in gathering evidence to compare and contrast the two pieces of literature. The rubric focuses on "grows" and "glows" with set exp

This project was designed out of my frustrations with the traditional creative and personal narratives done in the classroom. I realized my students were craving authentic conversations with the adults in their homes, so why not help make it happen for them? The interview narrative is designed to create an authentic interview and storytelling opportunity for students in grades 7-12. This project can lead to so many meaningful writing and listening skills opportunities. I hope you and your stude

Research project created for 8th grade U.S. History grows students' research skills and presentation skills! 3 weeks - can be done in 1 - 4

As students end their school year, invite them to reflect on who they are in this moment of life. Students get to reflect on the people in their life, their world, the things they do, and who they are. This project can be saved in an envelope and gifted to students upon graduating high school, or it can be an item students take home with them as they end the year. The mini-project can be stretched out over the last month of the school year or within one week. It can be finished in class or ass

I use this project to close the first semester in my ELA class. Students spend time writing small cards to their classmates and every adult they come into contact consistently throughout the week. It's a small project that shows how meaningful it can be to share kind words with others.

Used for student support in reminding students during research projects how to avoid and look out for fake news! Easy to print and a very student-friendly resource for them to have in hand!