In each Mind Mission, students read about a real-world challenge from history or geography. Then they solve related challenges in teams. Student teams may design a political campaign, build an oil derrick, or develop a new way to communicate. Our Social Studies lesson plans engage students in critical thinking. Engagement increases the likelihood that students will absorb and retain social studies content. Students also develop strong language arts skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. And Mind Missions are fun! Students love our social studies lessons. They experience history using our hands-on, minds-on framework.