Have you incorporated Private i History Detectives in your spring curriculum yet?
These free, whole-class, ready-to-go lessons will help you teach the fundamentals of history and civics to your K–5 learners. Trust us; these are the resources you've been looking for!
Private i History Detectives places young learners in the center of the action by challenging them to act as history detectives. Each unit asks students a “Big Question” such as “What does it mean to be a citizen?” and then guides them to use primary sources to form conclusions.
Reasons to love Private i History Detectives:
- Short and Standards Aligned: Lessons can be completed in 45 minutes or less and are aligned with state standards for all 50 states.
- Accessible and Adaptable: Student materials are adaptable, downloadable, and printable to meet the needs of your classroom.
- Teacher Led and Ready to Use: Each unit includes a slideshow with a brainstorm prompt, mystery question, vocabulary words, and lesson plans with clearly outlined key objectives.
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