A 30-minute introductory lesson for middle schoolers to explore career clusters, education pathways, and align personal interests with future goals using a 'Future Blueprint' theme.
This lesson introduces students to the SMART goal framework and the 'Goal-Setting Compass' metaphor to help them navigate their aspirations with clarity and purpose. It includes instructional slides, a teacher guide, a goal-setting worksheet, and a long-term project guide.
Covers the Battle of Gaugamela and the 'Pivot,' teaching students how to adapt their logic when circumstances change mid-stream.
Focuses on the Gordian Knot as a lesson in lateral thinking and rule-breaking logic, challenging students to find flaws in traditional strategies.
Explores the logistical logic of supply lines, teaching students that strategy is built on the foundation of 'If we don't have X, then we cannot do Y.'
Introduces 'The Strategist' identity, focusing on the power of the 'Long View' and the core logical framework of 'If This, Then What?' through Alexander's grand vision.
Covers the logic of synthesis, showing how combining diverse ideas or cultures creates a stronger, more resilient system.
Teaches the importance of objective analysis and removing personal bias to see a situation from a 'high ground' perspective.
Explores the logic of synergy and positioning using the 'Hammer and Anvil' metaphor, focusing on how different elements must work in concert to achieve a result.
Introduces lateral thinking through the metaphor of the Gordian Knot, teaching students to challenge conventional constraints when solving problems.
Connecting Aristotelian logic to leadership and problem-solving, using Alexander the Great's education as a case study.
Exploration of Aristotle's 'Golden Mean' and how to apply ethical balance to moral dilemmas.
An introduction to deductive and inductive reasoning, teaching students how to find patterns and build syllogisms.
Introduction to Aristotle's role as the 'Master Organizer' and his influence on Alexander the Great, focusing on the power of categorization.
The final challenge where students use the 'Change My Mind' cards to engage in Socratic dialogue, using all three previously learned skills to challenge claims.
Students learn to spot logical contradictions by pushing claims to their limits. Focuses on testing if a rule or belief is consistent across different scenarios.
Focuses on uncovering the hidden assumptions beneath common complaints and rules. Students learn to ask 'Why must that be true?' to find the root of a claim.
Focuses on the Socratic skill of defining terms to avoid 'The Definition Trap'. Students practice breaking down vague adjectives like 'good', 'fair', or 'trash' used in daily arguments.
A comprehensive 90-minute session for middle schoolers to identify conflict types, explore communication styles (passive, aggressive, assertive), and practice resolution strategies through laboratory-themed activities.
A comprehensive lesson focused on building resilience and coping strategies for life transitions, designed for middle school students through adults. The lesson uses a navigation theme to help individuals map out their past changes, understand their emotional responses, and plan for future stability.
A lesson focused on identifying and applying emotional regulation techniques to manage big feelings and maintain self-control in challenging situations.