Middle School Social Studies Foundations · Unit 1
Foundations
Three focused lessons with worked examples, independent practice and explained answers. This is a starter collection, not a complete yearly curriculum.
Unit at a glance3 lessons · 60 minutes
By the end
You’ll be able to…
- Distinguish source types and evaluate what a source can and cannot show.
- Explain how location and resources can influence settlement without assuming they determine every outcome.
- Compare civic proposals using goals, evidence, costs and affected groups.
Your lessons
Learn it step by step
01Ask Questions of Historical SourcesDistinguish source types and evaluate what a source can and cannot show.20 min→02Geography, Resources and SettlementExplain how location and resources can influence settlement without assuming they determine every outcome.20 min→03Compare Solutions to a Community ProblemCompare civic proposals using goals, evidence, costs and affected groups.20 min→