A comprehensive lesson on the Cuban Missile Crisis, focusing on the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War, the concept of brinkmanship, and the long-term impacts on international diplomacy.
Examine the factors that led to the abolition of slavery and the legal process of emancipation in the Americas.
Investigate the various forms of resistance used by enslaved people, from daily acts of defiance to organized rebellions.
Analyze the economic structure of the plantation system and the daily lives of enslaved people across the Americas.
Explore the economic mechanics of the Atlantic slave trade and the harrowing reality of the Middle Passage through primary sources and mapping.
A guided reading lesson focused on Henry VIII's six wives, designed for middle school students who need support with reading comprehension and citing textual evidence. Students act as court investigators to gather facts and evidence about the fates of the Tudor queens.
An immersive simulation where students step into the roles of world leaders during the thirteen days of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Students must balance national security, international pressure, and the personal weight of potential nuclear war.