Covers the high-intensity years of the Civil Rights Movement (1963-1968), from the Birmingham campaign and the March on Washington to the Voting Rights Act and the Memphis Sanitation Strike.

Explores the early years of the modern Civil Rights Movement (1954-1961), focusing on the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Nashville sit-ins, and the rise of nonviolent direct action.

A comprehensive 40-minute lesson on Brown v. Board of Education and its impact on school desegregation, focusing on Tennessee's Scarboro 85 and Clinton 12 alongside the Little Rock 9.

This lesson explores the key components of LBJ's Great Society, specifically Medicare, urban renewal, and the War on Poverty, through direct instruction and primary source analysis.

A 30-minute high school history lesson exploring John F. Kennedy's New Frontier programs, covering education, civil rights, the Peace Corps, and the Space Race.

A 30-minute exploration of the Space Race, focusing on the competition between the US and USSR, Operation Paperclip, and the resulting transformation of American education and industry.

A 30-minute exploration of the high-stakes relationship between Cuba and the U.S. during the Cold War, focusing on the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Students will analyze primary sources and map missile ranges to understand the gravity of the nuclear standoff.

An in-depth exploration of the movie 'Remember the Titans', focusing on the T.C. Williams High School football team's journey toward unity and the social challenges of integration.

An inquiry-based workshop where students explore philosophical paradoxes and lateral thinking puzzles to sharpen critical reasoning skills.

An immersive gallery walk exploring the core beliefs and historical influences of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Taoism. Students rotate through visual stations to build a comparative understanding of global spiritual traditions.

An exploration of the foundations of citizenship in ancient Athens, covering eligibility, rights, responsibilities, and the unique practice of ostracism.

An in-depth look at the landmark Supreme Court case of Dred Scott v. Sandford, exploring its legal complexities and its role as a catalyst for the American Civil War.

A lesson exploring the Olmec civilization through their iconic colossal heads, focusing on social hierarchy, political power, and their enduring legacy as Mesoamerica's 'Mother Culture'.

This lesson compares the exclusionary nature of citizenship in Ancient Athens with the 1857 Dred Scott decision, exploring how legal standing and individual rights were historically denied based on birth and status.

A final comparison of the four civilizations, focusing on shared characteristics like irrigation, social classes, and writing systems, culminating in a unit assessment.