Grades 6 through 12. Five day Research Simulation Task. Ma’at Standard.
Humanity Beyond Borders: An SEL RST
Evidence, Identity, Dignity, Unity and Respect
How can truthful historical inquiry build empathy, unity and respect across borders? Built around Terrence Knox’s statement on documented scholarship and respect for humanity, this inquiry connects historical evidence with self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.
Explore Malala Yousafzai’s advocacy for girls’ education and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s defense of African languages and cultural voice. Examine Hansa Mehta’s contribution to inclusive human-rights language, Wangari Maathai’s community organizing, Abdul Sattar and Bilquis Edhi’s humanitarian partnership, and Nelson Mandela’s democratic goals. Scholars compare documented actions across different contexts, evaluate sources and develop respectful ways to share findings.
13 page student RST. $39.99 per educator per year.
Five separate downloads after confirmed payment
- 13 page print student PDF with two final RACE writing pages and 42 ruled lines.
- Matching fillable student PDF with 1,000 character written response fields.
- Separate 10 page Teacher Notes and Answer Key PDF with daily I Do, We Do and They Do guidance, rationales, a 19 point rubric and model argument.
- Separate 6 page Teacher Guide PDF with standards, SEL connections, differentiation and references.
- Digital reader with complete Supported, Standard and Extended passages, numbered step reading, full passage view and optional read aloud.
All five days include Do Nows and Quick Writes. The packet includes a supplied locator map, chronology, an explicitly invented caption-audit calculation, a controlled runoff science investigation, 15 multiple choice questions with five per assessment page, and a RACE argument. NJSLS Social Studies and ELA, CCSS/CCLS and NJDOE/CASEL SEL connections are identified.
Evidence, voice and human dignity
Scholars analyze choices and source limits rather than diagnosing historical figures’ emotions. Reflection can use readings and clearly labeled fictional scenarios. Assessment rewards evidence and reasoning; it does not require private disclosures, political agreement or forgiveness. Unity is examined alongside truth and accountability.
Annual instructional license
The $39.99 purchase licenses one educator and their own scholars for 12 months. Renewal requires a new annual purchase; there is no automatic billing. One school is $100 per year through a written license order. District discounts use actual participating school counts. View licensing and request a quote.
Digital access and delivery
Save five separate files during the 30 day download window. The instructional license lasts 12 months. No ZIP file is required. Open fillable PDFs in a compatible PDF reader. Download and open the HTML reader in a modern browser. Available device voices, speed, pause, resume and stop support reading. Reading options are instructional adaptations, not certified Lexile measures. Export or print work for Google Classroom submission; automatic submission and automatic RACE scoring are not included.