Examining the unique aesthetic principles of Islamic art, including geometry and calligraphy.
A deep dive into the Age of Exploration, comparing the motivations, encounters, and global impact of famous maritime explorers from around the world.
A comprehensive 35-minute lesson on the Korean War, covering its causes, major events, and long-term consequences as part of the Cold War. Students explore the Domino Theory, the 38th Parallel, and the impact of Chinese intervention.
A high-speed strategic briefing on the early Cold War policies of containment, covering the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the Berlin Airlift. Students analyze how the U.S. attempted to stop the spread of communism through economic aid and military posturing.
A 35-minute lesson analyzing the Cold War policies of containment, the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the Berlin Airlift. This lesson uses a military-intelligence 'briefing' theme to engage students in strategic historical analysis.
A 40-minute introductory lesson exploring the geopolitical, military, and economic motivations behind the US involvement in the Panama Canal's construction and Panamanian independence.
This lesson examines the ideological clash between Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois regarding the best path for African American progress in the post-Reconstruction South. Students will perform a critical analysis of primary sources and compare their distinct strategies for civil rights, education, and social status.
Une leçon complète sur les territoires ultramarins français, abordant leur géographie, leurs statuts (DROM et COM), leurs défis économiques et leur importance stratégique pour le Brevet.
An introductory lesson exploring the primary political and economic causes of the American Revolution, including the various tax acts and escalating tensions.
A comprehensive 50-minute lesson on the Cold War rivalry between the US and USSR, covering ideology, economic dominance, arms development, and international alliances like NATO and the Warsaw Pact.
A focused 15-minute exploration of the United Nations' origins, highlighting the pivotal role of Tennessee's own Cordell Hull, 'Father of the United Nations.'
Totalitarian Tactics, Radio Dispatch, Gatekeepers, War Room Briefings, Warrior Spirit, Justice Homefront, Home Front Heroines, Justice Denied, Home Front Heroes, Atomic Ambitions, and Yalta and Potsdam Conferences.
A comprehensive high school history lesson covering the Yalta and Potsdam Conferences, focusing on the division of Germany, the atomic bomb, and the onset of the Cold War.
A 25-minute intensive lesson on the Manhattan Project, focusing on the key sites (Oak Ridge, Los Alamos, Hanford) and President Truman's decision-making process for using the atomic bomb to end WWII.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the social, economic, and political impacts of World War II on the United States home front, covering rationing, industry, labor shifts, and civil unrest.
A focused examination of the constitutional issues, conditions, and historical impact of Japanese American internment during WWII, centered on Executive Order 9066 and the Korematsu v. US decision.
