Students examine the transition from the Compromise of 1877 to the legal codification of segregation. This lesson focuses on the 'Redeemer' governments, the implementation of poll taxes and literacy tests, and the landmark Plessy v. Ferguson decision.

A fast-paced role-play simulation of the Compromise of 1877, focusing on the political trade-offs that ended Reconstruction and the resulting impact on African American civil rights. Students negotiate the "Great Betrayal" and reflect on its long-term consequences.

This lesson explores the disputed election of 1876 and the subsequent Compromise of 1877, analyzing how this 'Great Betrayal' ended Reconstruction and led to the era of Jim Crow in the American South.

A lesson exploring the social and political causes of Latin American independence movements, with a focus on the leadership of the Creole class and the influence of Enlightenment ideals.

A hands-on project where students analyze the six essential elements of a crime through case studies and create visual anchor charts to map legal liability.

A comprehensive exploration of the mid-to-late Tudor monarchs (Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I), focusing on how their reigns reflect shifting religious, social, and political dynamics. Students use the ALARM matrix to analyze historical significance and prepare for an in-class essay.

A fast-paced Bingo game featuring influential women in politics and pop culture from 2015 to the present day. Students learn about the achievements of figures like Michelle Obama and Cardi B while competing to fill their cards.

An exploration of the Korean War's origins, major events, and lasting global impact through visual analysis and critical thinking.

A summative assessment project where students research, select, and analyze eight pivotal events from the first decade of the Cold War (1945-1955) to create an annotated timeline.

Students analyze the global fallout of the failed invasion from US, Cuban, and Soviet perspectives to produce a multi-perspective 1961 newspaper report.

Students explore the background of the Bay of Pigs invasion, the CIA's covert plan, and the execution of the operation within the context of Cold War containment.

Une leçon interactive pour maîtriser huit concepts fondamentaux de la philosophie à travers des révisions visuelles et un quiz d'évaluation.

An expert-level analytical exploration of the Icarus myth through the lens of Jungian archetypes, focusing on the Over-reacher and the Puer Aeternus. Includes studies on Daedalus as the Artifex and the symbolism of flight and fall.

A lesson exploring the impact of industrialization on warfare during World War I, focusing on the introduction of tanks, chemical weapons, and aircraft.

A deep dive into the moral and political complexities surrounding John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, focusing on the tension between legal obedience and moral conscience.

This lesson explores the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico, focusing on the humanitarian crisis and the complex government response that followed. Students will analyze the causes of the power grid failure and evaluate the effectiveness of relief efforts.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the foundational differences between microeconomics and macroeconomics through scale, perspective, and real-world application.

A study of Act 1, Scene 5, the pivotal moment where Romeo and Juliet meet at the Capulet ball. Students will analyze the shared sonnet and its religious metaphors, Tybalt's escalating rage as a driver of conflict, and the realization of the "prodigious birth of love" amidst "loathed enemy."

A study of Act 1, Scene 4, where Romeo, Mercutio, and Benvolio prepare to crash the Capulet ball. Students will analyze Mercutio's vivid Queen Mab speech, Romeo's persistent melancholy and prophetic dreams, and the tension between whimsical fantasy and dark reality.

A study of Act 1, Scene 3, introducing the Nurse and Lady Capulet's proposal of marriage to Paris. Students will analyze the Nurse's coarse humor, Lady Capulet's extended metaphor of Paris as a book, and Juliet's initial stance on marriage and obedience.