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Discover the hidden history behind Memorial Day that textbooks rarely teach. This thought-provoking unit study reveals how the first Memorial Day was created by newly freed Black Americans in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865—a powerful story that was deliberately forgotten for over a century. Students will explore how this solemn day of remembrance has transformed over time and examine the complex questions surrounding patriotism, memory, and whose stories get told in American history.

Through engaging historical narratives, primary source analysis, and critical thinking activities, learners will investigate why certain historical events become celebrated while others disappear, how Memorial Day has been used to promote different political agendas, and what it means to honor sacrifice honestly. This unit challenges students to think deeply about the difference between genuine remembrance and manufactured patriotism, helping them develop the analytical skills needed to question official narratives and seek complete, truthful accounts of our shared past.

Perfect for families seeking history education that goes beyond surface-level celebrations to foster genuine understanding and thoughtful citizenship.

Prepare your child to think critically about one of the most significant events of their lifetime.

COVID-19: When Freedom Was Traded for Fear guides elementary students through a thoughtful examination of the pandemic response—exploring lockdowns, government messaging, economic impacts, civil liberties, and lessons for the future.

This 5-day unit study builds literacy skills and cognitive stamina through daily readings, vocabulary development, discussion questions, writing prompts, coloring sheets, and hands-on lapbook activities.

What’s included:

• 5 comprehensive readings with age-appropriate research
• 35 vocabulary terms with definitions
• Discussion questions and writing prompts
• Coloring sheets and lapbook activities
• Comprehension quiz with answer key
• BONUS: Podcast audio version for auditory learners

Designed for parents who want their children to understand history as it happened—and to become thoughtful citizens prepared to protect freedom in future challenges.

Complete one section daily for a full week of meaningful learning.

As a parent, you understand that the world your children will lead looks different from the one you inherited. They’ll face complex challenges around justice, inequality, and civic responsibility—challenges that demand not just knowledge, but critical thinking, moral courage, and historical understanding.

The Life, Death, and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. goes far beyond the simplified narratives most children encounter. This comprehensive unit study presents the full story of Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement—including the strategic brilliance of economic boycotts, the violent opposition protesters faced, the FBI’s campaign to destroy King, and the 1999 jury verdict finding government conspiracy in his assassination.

Help your child understand one of history’s most significant encounters while building essential literacy skills with this comprehensive 5-day unit study and lapbook. Perfect for parents who want to prepare their children to be thoughtful, informed citizens in our complex world.

This balanced curriculum presents both Columbus’s brave voyage and the rich civilizations of Indigenous peoples who were already here, teaching children to appreciate multiple perspectives on historical events. Through age-appropriate readings, your K-5 student will explore the meeting of two worlds, the consequences of that encounter, and why we celebrate both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day today.

Ages 8-11