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3 New DBQuests to Sharpen Your Student’s Primary Source Analysis

Unlock the power of inquiry-based learning with our three new DBQuests! Each DBQuest asks students a big question which acts as a guiding light for in-depth analysis of three multimedia primary resources.

The Constitution EXPLAINED Video Series

Our comprehensive, short-form video series created with the Center for Civic Education explains the text, history, and relevance of the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and additional amendments in everyday language. Check out all 35 videos today!

Private i History Detectives—Now with Narration!

Wondering how our Private i History Detectives lessons work? Let our narrators show you! Each unit’s Google slide decks are narrated, providing insight into how to deliver and a sense of the lesson flow.

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    How Did Laws, Courts, and People Impact Civil Rights…

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    Everyone deserves to be treated equally. But how can people make sure that happens? In this inquiry-based unit, students will explain how Amendments to the Constitution attempted to address slavery’s…
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    Introduction to Inquiry Mysteries, Grades K-1

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    Why Do Many People Celebrate on the Fourth of July?

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    The Fourth of July is all about fireworks and barbeque. Or is it? In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn the historical context of the Fourth of July. They will gain a better understanding…
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    How Did Women Influence the American Revolutionary War?

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    Women took charge during the American Revolution. In this inquiry-based unit, students will have the opportunity to explore how women who directly supported war efforts by being camp followers who…
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    How Does Water Shape Our Lives?

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    Water is all around us, but how does it shape our lives? In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn how access to water is a primary factor for early settlement. Following the story of William…
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    How Do Maps Help Us Understand the World?

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    Maps are our guides to the world! Students will explore how maps can tell us where we are and help us get where we want to go. In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn the basic vocabulary of…
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    Why Would People Live in the Northeast?

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    This inquiry-based unit focuses on the Northeast of the United States. Students will explore and create maps of the Northeast. They will explore the National Park system and create a book and…
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    Why Do We Have So Many Governments?

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    Our government has a rich history. But when did it all start, and what does it all mean? In this inquiry-based lesson, students will learn about how life under British rule and the Articles of…
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    How Did Kossula Cudjo Lewis and Other Enslaved People…

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    In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn about the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade through the stories of the Clotilda Africans. Students will be introduced to Kossula "Cudjo" Lewis, whose stories…
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    What Is “Free Speech” and Why Does It Matter?

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    What is free speech? Does it mean we can say whatever we want? In this inquiry-based unit, students are able to explore how and why we have the Bill of Rights. They will have the opportunity to apply…
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    How Did the Constitution Create Compromise?

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    Has the Constitution ever changed? What if we wanted to change it now? These are questions students might have. Help them explore with this inquiry-based lesson which focuses on how the Articles of…
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