A Country for Castoffs Teacher Resources (Middle Grades)

Developed by award-winning educators Amanda M. Cetas and Adriana R. King, these comprehensive resources align with National Social Studies Standards to engage students in rigorous, relevant inquiry.

Your students will:

• Evaluate primary and secondary sources
• Explore historical events through multiple perspectives
• Develop point-of-view and critical thinking
• Participate in projects, simulations, and collaborative learning

Each Teacher Resource includes ready-made lessons, grading rubrics, and enrichment options.

Titles Include:

• Thrown to the Wind: Dive into 17th-century religious conflicts in France and the rise of piracy in global trade.
• A Home in the Wilderness: Investigate Native American-European settler relations in early colonial America with nuanced historical understanding.

Empower your middle-grade learners to think deeply, question critically, and connect past events to today’s world.

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