Using a Florida map from 1597, young explorers consider the physical characteristics they would need in a site for a new colony and the resources they would need to survive. After selecting a site, class members research to discover the...

Tenth graders develop an understanding of the Arab-Israeli conflict. They describe how each side has a valid claim to the Holy Land. They familiarize themselves with the challenges of settling this issue.

Tenth graders examine and discuss the crusades led by the Christian world against Muslims between the XI and XIV centuries. They view authentic paintings, contemporary photographs, timelines, and maps online.