Introduces the Daoist concepts of the Way and effortless action (Wu Wei), contrasting social construction with naturalism.
An exploration of Ancient Roman religion, from the polytheistic pantheon and state rituals to the historical transition toward Christianity.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the economic boom, social shifts, and systemic inequalities of 1950s America, covering consumerism, suburbia, the G.I. Bill, and energy dependence.
A comprehensive lesson on Eisenhower's Cold War policies, focusing on the evolution of containment through brinkmanship, peaceful coexistence, and the military-industrial complex. Designed for Tennessee US.62 standard and EOC preparation.
A comprehensive 30-minute lesson on the Second Red Scare, covering McCarthyism, HUAC, the Rosenbergs, and the cultural impact of anti-communist hysteria in 1950s America. Students will analyze primary sources and explore the ethical dilemmas of blacklisting.
A comprehensive lesson on the Korean War (US.61) covering the Domino Theory, China's entry, the 38th parallel, and the peninsula's final division. This lesson includes a presentation, student handouts, primary source analysis, and teacher resources.
A deep dive into the Age of Exploration, comparing the motivations, encounters, and global impact of famous maritime explorers from around the world.
A comprehensive 35-minute lesson on the Korean War, covering its causes, major events, and long-term consequences as part of the Cold War. Students explore the Domino Theory, the 38th Parallel, and the impact of Chinese intervention.
A high-speed strategic briefing on the early Cold War policies of containment, covering the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the Berlin Airlift. Students analyze how the U.S. attempted to stop the spread of communism through economic aid and military posturing.
A 35-minute lesson analyzing the Cold War policies of containment, the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the Berlin Airlift. This lesson uses a military-intelligence 'briefing' theme to engage students in strategic historical analysis.
A 40-minute introductory lesson exploring the geopolitical, military, and economic motivations behind the US involvement in the Panama Canal's construction and Panamanian independence.
An advanced high school lesson focused on analyzing complex global challenges through cultural competence and systems thinking to promote social justice and interdependence.
This lesson examines the ideological clash between Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois regarding the best path for African American progress in the post-Reconstruction South. Students will perform a critical analysis of primary sources and compare their distinct strategies for civil rights, education, and social status.
Une leçon complète sur les territoires ultramarins français, abordant leur géographie, leurs statuts (DROM et COM), leurs défis économiques et leur importance stratégique pour le Brevet.
An introductory lesson exploring the primary political and economic causes of the American Revolution, including the various tax acts and escalating tensions.
Integrating social empathy and neurobiological insights into systemic advocacy, policy development, and macro-level social change efforts.
Examining interbrain synchrony and its role in group dynamics, collective action, and building resilient community movements.
An exploration of the neural mechanisms of burnout and secondary traumatic stress, providing practitioners with evidence-based compassion interventions for recovery.
Bridging the gap between individual neurobiology and large-scale social systems, focusing on how neural processes inform macro social work interventions.
An introduction to the foundational concepts of social neuroscience, exploring how human brains are biologically wired for social interaction and systemic belonging.
Week 5 of the ethics storyline: The funder unexpectedly withdraws, leaving the organization in a sustainability crisis that forces a final decision on its future and ethical legacy.
Week 4 of the ethics storyline: The funder mandates a shift toward high-metric 'job training' programs, forcing the organization to defund its 'harm reduction' services for the most vulnerable.
Week 3 of the ethics storyline: A local policy change puts the organization's mission at direct odds with the funder's corporate interests, testing the organization's commitment to advocacy.
Week 2 of the ethics storyline: The funder demands real-time data tracking of all program participants, creating a conflict between technical efficiency and participant privacy/dignity.
The opening phase of a 5-week ethics simulation where a struggling nonprofit must decide whether to accept transformative funding from a controversial corporate donor.
A comprehensive lesson covering the technical aspects of grant writing for nonprofits alongside the ethical complexities of macro-level social work, resource allocation, and advocacy.