Informational texts to help students understand the earliest British settlements in America.

Primary sources documenting the slave trade in the colonial era.

A scripted activity to guide students through exploration of the Declaration of Independence.

Additional readings to give students background for the creation of the Declaration of Independence.

A debate activity to help students gain understanding of the complexities of the move toward Independence.

Readings that provide an overview of the detail the powers and structure of the Colonial government.

A step-by-step handout to help students prepare for the verbal portion of their Wax Museum presentation.

Readings that provide an overview of the development of the Constitution and the major items discussed at Constitutional Convention.

Text that covers Industrialization through the lens of the Lowell Girls.

Text that explores Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny.

Four primary source resources from the Trail of Tears period.

Readings that provide an overview of the causes of the Civil War.

A primary source set that focuses on experiences of slavery and discusses sensitive topics surrounding the emotional toll of slavery.

Excerpts from 1860's newspapers that compare and contrast the election coverage in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Indiana.

Lexiled readings that provide an overview of the Civil War for elementary students.

A scaffolded version of this primary source for elementary students.

A handout to accompany the lesson video that helps guide students through the major themes of the Civil War.

Song Lyrics and MP3 Audio Files. Vocabulary, Movement. Two classroom-ready songs that introduce civic virtue and vocabulary. Each song uses simple movements, so students remember key ideas through actions and fun repetition.

Assessment Tool. Observation, Assessment Indicators, Easy Tracking. Simple checklists help teachers record student participation, understanding, and collaboration during lessons and stations.

Mini-Book. Early Readers, Virtue, Benjamin Franklin. This K-1 mini-book introduces Benjamin Franklin and civic virtue using simple sentences, supportive illustrations, and predictable text patterns. Students practice early literacy skills and learn how Franklin's daily habits connect to contributing to one's community.

Mini-Book. Grades 2-3, Franklin, Virtue, Character. Use this version if you are printing mini-books for student use. This mini-book helps growing readers explore Benjamin Franklin's civic virtues with richer vocabulary and historical detail. Students see how Franklin's habits and choices strengthened his community.

Song. Courage, Vocabulary, Joyful Learning. A classroom-friendly song that introduces courage through Elizabeth Eckford's story. Simple motions and repeated vocabulary help students understand what courage looks and feels like.

Mini-Book. Early Readers, Courage, Eckford. A K-1 mini-book with simple sentences and clear illustrations that introduces Elizabeth Eckford's story and the meaning of courage.

Mini-Book. Grades 2-3, Civil Rights, Courage. A more detailed mini-book with richer vocabulary and historical context showing how Eckford's brave actions helped desegregate Little Rock Central High.

Song. Courage, Exploration. A lively song introducing Neil Armstrong's courage and determination. Repetition and movement help students learn key vocabulary.

Mini-Book. Early Readers, Courage, Armstrong. A printable mini-book with simple text and clear illustrations showing how courage, curiosity, and hard work helped Armstrong achieve something extraordinary.

Mini-Book. Grades 2-3, Space, Courage. A more detailed mini-book with richer vocabulary and historical detail about Armstrong's journey and the courage behind the Moon landing.

Based on the game Timeline by Frédéric Henry, this game contains cards that focus on key dates in American history between 1020 and 2008. About the Game: Game can be played with 2 or more players. Gameplay takes 10-20 minutes per round. Available in a print-and-play version via the Download button or for purchase through the BRI Store.

A card game to give students an understanding of major events during the 1800s that relate to industrialization and immigration.

A dice game that allows students to understand the various groups that moved Westward and the choices they had to make along the way.