Embedded Files
Standards-aligned classroom resources for grades 3–8, designed to support meaningful instruction and save teachers time.
Focus: The Evolution of Learning and the Common School Movement
Focus: The Evolution of Learning and the Common School Movement
Guided by Standard HSS 8.6.5, this resource collection examines the transformation of American education from private instruction to the rise of common schools. The curriculum utilizes a Puzzle Pack for key term reinforcement—highlighting the influence of reformers like Horace Mann and the push for universal literacy—and an interactive Trivia Game to analyze how "Education Expands" impacted different social and regional groups. Students synthesize these "Foundations of Learning" concepts through a PBL Choice Board that includes infographic creation, video reporting, and comic strip storytelling. By analyzing the role of schools in shaping national identity, learners engage with essential questions regarding social progress and equity, ensuring a "Radiant" and differentiated educational experience.
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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