Students analyze propaganda posters from various nations, identifying the persuasive techniques used (demonization, emotional appeal, patriotism) to maintain public support for the war.
A comprehensive look at the classic novel 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963', including a complete plot summary and a comparative analysis between the book and its film adaptation.
A 40-minute high school history lesson exploring the rise of 1950s youth culture, the evolution of popular music, and Tennessee's pivotal role in the global music industry through Sun Studio and Stax Records.
A 25-minute exploration of how television transformed American life in the 1950s, focusing on consumer culture, the nuclear family ideal, and the shift in political campaigning.
A jigsaw activity where students become experts on specific facets of globalization—definitions, drivers/impacts, and economic consequences—before sharing their findings with peers to form a complete understanding of the topic.
A comprehensive 30-minute lesson on domestic developments during the Eisenhower administration, covering the polio vaccine, interstate highways, suburbia, and the rise of franchising.
Students explore the intersection of history, art, and civic values by analyzing controversial monuments and designing their own commemorative public art. This lesson specifically looks at New Mexico's complex history and global movements to rethink public memory.
A culminating primary source analysis assessment covering the global impacts and perspectives of imperialism.