A comprehensive 50-minute packet exploring Africa's diverse climate zones, geographic regions, and rich cultural tapestry through readings, map work, and analysis.
A hands-on exploration of sustainable urban design using grid-based planning. Students learn about walkability, green spaces, and efficient transit while designing their own eco-friendly neighborhood.
A comprehensive remediation packet for 11th grade US History students covering the Great Depression and World War II, designed at a 9th-grade reading level to support struggling learners.
A high school senior level exploration of Afro-Latino figures who shaped American history, focusing on intersectionality, cultural impact, and the preservation of Black history. Students will analyze how these individuals navigated multiple identities to influence American social and cultural landscapes.
A quick review lesson on the landmark Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines, focusing on student free speech rights and the 'material and substantial disruption' test.
A foundational World Geography lesson covering physical processes, human-environment interaction, regional classification, and global economic and cultural systems. Designed to align with multiple TEKS standards for a 45-minute introductory or review session.
Explore the lives and legacies of early African American leaders and abolitionists through an interactive scavenger hunt. Students will rotate through stations to gather information about key historical figures.
A comprehensive 45-minute lesson on the French Revolution, covering the causes (Three Estates), major events (Bastille, Reign of Terror), and the rise of Napoleon, aligned with 9th Grade World History TEKS.
This lesson helps high school students distinguish between deep-seated core values and the specific policy positions that grow from them. Students will analyze neutral case studies to identify underlying values like freedom, security, and equality, practicing perspective-taking and civil discourse.
A 50-minute high school history lesson exploring the roots of modern political polarization through the lenses of the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal. Students analyze primary sources and compare historical divides to contemporary civic discourse.
A high school lesson exploring the pillars of civic engagement, featuring a comparative case study of the Civil Rights Movement and modern activism, culminating in a student-designed civic action plan.
An interactive lesson covering the three branches of government, the system of checks and balances, and the step-by-step process of how a bill becomes law, featuring a mock congressional simulation.
Students apply their analysis skills to compare major news outlets, identify misinformation strategies, and investigate how social media algorithms influence political discourse.
Students explore the mechanics of media bias, the critical distinction between fact and opinion, and how framing shapes public perception of political events.
A 50-minute exploration of Turangawaewae, focusing on how 'place' shapes identity, comparing cultural perspectives on belonging, and analyzing the emotional weight of connection and displacement.
A comprehensive lesson on the core principles of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on how power is limited, shared, and checked to prevent tyranny. Includes guided reading, interactive annotations, and a section review.
A comprehensive lesson on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the debates between Federalists and Antifederalists, the role of the Bill of Rights, and the contributions of key Founding Fathers.
This lesson covers the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, focusing on the conflicting Virginia and New Jersey Plans and the crucial compromises (Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise, and Commerce/Slave Trade) that shaped the U.S. government. Students will analyze the contributions of key Founding Fathers and evaluate how these debates led to the creation of the Constitution.
This lesson explores the motivations, methods, and consequences of 19th-century European imperialism in Africa and Asia. Students will analyze the impact of industrialization, technology, and social ideologies on global expansion.