Analyze the contested election of 1876 and the subsequent Compromise of 1877 through a political simulation.
A comprehensive exploration of world-shaping historical events from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, focusing on the social and economic shifts that defined humanity's path. Students will use a narrative framework to analyze and compare the impact of plagues, empires, and revolutions.
A comprehensive investigation into the Great Irish Famine, examining the intersection of biological catastrophe and political decision-making. Students analyze primary sources to evaluate the relative weight of natural and human factors in the tragedy.
Explores the deep spiritual and cultural connection First Nations Australians have with the land, comparing geomorphological creation with Dreamtime stories and investigating traditional 'Caring for Country' land management practices.
An 11th-grade history lesson comparing the Women's, American Indian, and Chicano Movements. Students analyze their unique goals and tactics while identifying how they adapted the strategies of the Black Civil Rights Movement.
An 11th-grade history lesson comparing the goals and methods of the Women's, Chicano, and American Indian Movements during the post-WWII era. Students analyze how these groups adapted Civil Rights strategies to their own unique social and political contexts.
A lesson exploring the foundational narratives of Christianity, focusing on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth at a modified 7th-grade reading level.
A lesson exploring the neo-Colonial Period in Latin America (1870-1930), focusing on how US economic and political influence via multinational corporations created the conditions for long-term migration patterns.
A targeted intervention lesson focused on correcting misconceptions regarding government intervention in the economy, specifically mixed vs. command economies, antitrust legislation, and international trade (tariffs).
A deep dive into Sandra Cisneros's 'Geraldo No Last Name,' examining how structural inequality and implicit bias render individuals invisible within society. Students will analyze the vignette to understand the systemic forces at play in the characters' lives.
