Cognitive, social, and emotional shifts during the transition from childhood to adulthood. Examines identity formation, peer influence, and neurobiological development in the adolescent brain.
A two-page deeper learning inquiry worksheet guiding students through critical analysis, algorithmic systems mapping, stakeholder tensions, and constitutional policy debates on youth social media regulation.
A two-block introductory unit for Elie Wiesel's 'Night' designed for students with ADHD and SLD, focusing on character introduction, historical context, and the psychological impact of the Holocaust through movement and tactile activities.
A comprehensive 5-day unit exploring the Great Depression's impact on the United States and Minnesota, focusing on economic collapse, rural hardship, urban survival, and New Deal recovery through primary source analysis.
A comprehensive unit on child development from birth through age 18, focusing on physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth across early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence.
This sequence explores the psychological journey of adolescence, focusing on identity formation through Erikson's theory, social conformity, digital self-perception, and the quest for autonomy. Students will analyze their own development and the social forces that shape who they are.
A high school psychology unit exploring the biological and environmental underpinnings of addiction, focusing on the nature vs. nurture debate and the brain's capacity for adaptation.
An advanced graduate-level exploration of juvenile jurisprudence, tracking the evolution from historical 'Parens Patriae' origins to modern neuroscience-based Supreme Court decisions. Students analyze the tension between rehabilitative ideals and legal culpability through case law, statistical data, and restorative justice models.
A high school child development lesson using a jigsaw strategy to explore Piaget's four stages of cognitive development, featuring expert research and peer-to-peer teaching.
A comprehensive scenario-based assessment on the PIES domains of child development (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social) and the fundamental principles/characteristics of human development.
A lesson exploring the ethical complexities of end-of-life medical decisions through real-world case studies and discussion.
A Year 11 Society and Culture lesson exploring rites of passage, comparing traditional Yolngu initiation ceremonies with contemporary Western adolescent transitions using the film Yolngu Boy.
A comprehensive MCAT-focused lesson covering Erik Erikson's 8 stages of psychosocial development, with a deep dive into clinical vignette analysis and board-style exam applications.
This lesson explores the psychological factors and interrogation techniques that lead to confessions, with a specific focus on why innocent suspects might confess to crimes they didn't commit.
