A critical examination of the 'Great Man Theory' of history using Napoleon Bonaparte as a case study. Students analyze the interplay between individual agency and historical structures through video analysis, mapping, and historiographical debate.
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.