DSM-5 Decoded

A comprehensive unit on child development from birth through age 18, focusing on physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth across early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence.

An immersive history and civics lesson exploring the origins of government through a hands-on 'State of Nature' resource simulation and a comparative study of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Niccolò Machiavelli.

A high-impact 6-slide deck introducing the simulation phases, presenting the core arguments of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Niccolò Machiavelli, and guiding the final debrief.

This sequence equips undergraduate students with technical policy analysis skills, covering root cause analysis, criteria evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, and professional memo writing. Students transition from data interpretation to synthesizing evidence-based recommendations for decision-makers.

An essential legal overview for K-12 educators and support staff, covering crucial constitutional rights, student privacy, mandatory reporting, and school search parameters to keep teachers protected and compliant.

A beautifully designed 2-page student worksheet containing simulation trackers, philosopher summaries (Hobbes, Locke, Machiavelli), and high-level synthesis questions on why governments exist.

A complete, printable study system of high-contrast, large-print double-sided flashcards covering all 128 questions of the citizenship test, optimized for easy home or classroom printing and maximum readability.

A comprehensive, graduate-level instructional and compliance series designed for new educators and school leaders to navigate complex legal, administrative, and constitutional standards.

A comprehensive 2-page teacher guide detailing the setup, rules, and debrief instructions for the 'State of Nature' simulation, featuring step-by-step game rounds and philosophical connection guides.

A three-day social psychology sequence exploring conformity, groupthink, and social influence. Students analyze foundational experiments, compare compliance versus internalization, and dissect modern digital peer pressure and media dynamics.

A graduate-level legal case analysis lesson centered on school law, administrative hearings, and educational accountability. The lesson evaluates the legal standards for tenured employee dismissal through the lens of a landmark 2017 New Jersey Department of Education decision.

A high-impact, professional slide deck introducing new faculty to school law and student constitutional rights at Marlboro Memorial Middle School. Employs the Monarch Lion mascot, school colors, and connects Teacher Ethics to New Jersey tenure laws (TEACHNJ Act).