Students debate the fairness and necessity of mandatory civic duties like jury duty and selective service.
A comprehensive 35-minute lesson exploring the massive shift in American society as women entered the workforce and military during WWII, with a specific focus on Rosie the Riveter, Cornelia Fort, and the Women's Army Corps.
This lesson explores the economic and social impact of World War II on African Americans, focusing on the Double V campaign, the FEPC, and the integration of the military. Students will engage in a mock hearing to analyze employment discrimination and Truman's executive orders.
A fast-paced 25-minute lesson exploring the specialized units of WWII, focusing on the Tuskegee Airmen, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and Navajo Code Talkers. Students analyze the unique contributions and systemic barriers faced by these soldiers through a lecture and graphic organizer.
Integrates the study of Jewish ethics (Tikkun Olam, Proverbs) and the practice of Shabbat.
Analyzes the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai, the Ten Commandments, and the 613 Mitzvot.
Focuses on the life of Moses, the Exodus from Egypt, and the significance of the Passover.
Examines the continuation of the Covenant through Isaac and Jacob and the formation of the Twelve Tribes.
Explores the origins of Judaism through the call of Abraham and the establishment of the first Covenant.
A master curriculum framework for World History that defines standards, objectives, skills, learning goals, and vocabulary for nine instructional units spanning 1200 C.E. to the present.
A master curriculum framework for Civic Literacy that defines standards, objectives, skills, learning goals, and vocabulary for thirteen instructional units.
