Students analyze excerpts from the Epic of Gilgamesh to understand how writing shifted from accounting to literature.
A speaking-focused lesson exploring the human cost of urban change through a role-play debate regarding the redevelopment of a local community market.
Introduction to the concept of gentrification through visual analysis and a 'live listening' exercise focusing on the transformation of East London neighborhoods.
A comprehensive exploration of the Cold War's global impact, focusing on proxy wars in Korea and Vietnam, the division of Europe and the Berlin Wall, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Students will analyze how the superpower rivalry reshaped the 20th-century world.
A project-based lesson where students act as political analysts to evaluate the modern-day relevance of George Washington's 1796 warnings using current news media and political events.
A comprehensive two-week final project for high school students to investigate and propose solutions for a major global issue from one of five core units: News Literacy, Immigration, Climate Change, Global Conflict, or Human Rights.
A 45-minute deep dive into George Washington's Farewell Address, focusing on his prophetic warnings regarding the dangers of political factions and their impact on national unity.
A lesson focused on identifying misinformation and disinformation through short case studies, culminating in a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) paragraph about spotting digital red flags.
A comprehensive exploration of the European colonization of Africa, featuring diverse primary sources that highlight both imperialist motivations and African resistance. Students will analyze the human, economic, and political impacts of the 'Scramble for Africa'.
A high-school level exploration of how the 14th Amendment's scope was expanded through legislative acts like the ADA and IDEA, and judicial rulings like Obergefell v. Hodges. Students analyze the roles of different government branches in securing civil rights.
A comprehensive 40-minute lesson on the impact of the September 11 attacks, President Bush's response, and the legislative aftermath of the USA PATRIOT Act, tailored to Tennessee state standards.
A 25-minute deep dive into the Clinton Administration, covering major domestic policies, foreign interventions, and the technological boom of the 1990s. This lesson addresses TN Standard US.89 through direct instruction and a policy-impact activity.
