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Standards-aligned classroom resources for grades 3–8, designed to support meaningful instruction and save teachers time.
Focus: The Reopening of the East: Trade, Travel, and Global Exchange
Focus: The Reopening of the East: Trade, Travel, and Global Exchange
Master Standard HSS 7.8.3 by retracing the legendary journeys that reconnected Europe with the riches and innovations of Asia. This collection utilizes a Puzzle Pack, Trivia Game, and PBL Choice Board to analyze the reopening of the Silk Road and the profound impact of Marco Polo’s travels on the European imagination. From investigating the spread of new technologies to creating evidence-based projects on "Connecting Worlds," these resources provide the academic rigor and "Radiant" engagement your classroom deserves.
Column 1: Puzzle Pack
Foundational Literacy
Puzzle Pack is where the learning starts. Use the informational text article and visual vocabulary puzzles (crossword, word search, maze) to build the core knowledge base for the unit.
Column 2: Trivia Game
Practice & Test
Designed for high-speed review to keep classroom pace fun. This resource is cast to the whole class for active social practice, followed by a formal test for individual accountability.
Column 3: PBL Choice Board
Summative Assessment
Our alternate assessment solution. Includes 6 creative project options with rubrics and step-by-step instructions to ensure built-in differentiation for every student.
Column 4: 20% Off Bundles
The Complete Solution
Includes the puzzle pack, trivia game, and choice board. This bundle fulfills every stage of the lesson—from introduction to assessment—in print or digital formats.
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