Hands on US History Unit Study 1 Youth
History theme units
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Official general rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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Product description
<h3>Inside This Bundle: Foundations of American History</h3><p> This hands-on American History course introduces students to three major cultural groups whose stories and traditions helped shape the foundations of the United States. Through creative projects, food history, stories, and games, students explore life before and during early contact in a meaningful and engaging way.</p><h3>Inside the Mali Box</h3><ul> <li> Create your own mud dye and decorate a bag using traditional design techniques. </li> <li> Enjoy a gold-themed treat while learning about the richest man in history. </li> <li> Play a traditional african instument while learning about music and oral tradition. </li> <li> Read an age-appropriate, abridged version of <em>The Epic of Sundiata</em>. </li> <li> Color a detailed Mali cityscape inspired by historical sources. </li></ul><h3>Inside the Powhatan Box</h3><ul> <li> Bake both historic and modern cornbread for a taste-test comparison, then pair it with pemican for a Powhatan-style meal. </li> <li> Explore bead weaving and create a wampum-style bracelet. </li> <li> Read the legend of the Three Sisters and plant your own Three Sisters garden. </li> <li> Meet the first Americans and learn about life just before contact with European explorers. </li></ul><h3>Inside the Explorers Box</h3><ul> <li> Learn how to use a compass and put your skills to the test on a treasure hunt. </li> <li> Play historic card games using replica sixteenth-century playing cards. </li> <li> Discover the people, foods, and ideas exchanged during the Columbian Exchange and sample a fruit once unknown to Europeans. </li> <li> Practice knot-tying skills used aboard sailing vessels in a hands-on knot game. </li> <li> Read a thrilling ghost story that reflects the fears and dangers faced by early explorers. </li></ul><p> <em>For a full list of all items included in each box, please visit our website.</em></p>
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- Catalog
- History Unboxed
- Source type
- Search
- Link status
- Stepup product link
- Enrichment confidence
- Unknown
Official policy source
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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