Learners compare Medieval and Renaissance art styles, focusing on the introduction of perspective and realism. They explore the concept of humanism and how it changed the way people viewed themselves and the world around them.
This lesson explores the psychological nature of guilt as a targeted interpersonal emotion, comparing it to shame and regret through a study of five behavioral experiments.
Students compare historical accounts of child labor from the Industrial Revolution with modern-day case studies in global industries. The lesson focuses on identifying patterns of exploitation and the evolution of labor laws.
Students explore the ethical and personal challenges faced by Abraham Lincoln during the passage of the 13th Amendment, focusing on simplified versions of complex historical and political themes.
An introductory exploration of the historical and social themes in the film Remember the Titans, focusing on the 1971 integration of T.C. Williams High School and the leadership required to build a unified team.
A summative assessment evaluating student mastery of the 1980s and 90s through multiple-choice, true/false, short answer, and DBQ questions.
Investigate the technological revolution of the Internet, advancements in DNA, and the shifting landscape of global security leading toward 2001.
Examine the economic boom of the 90s, the impacts of NAFTA, and the process of deindustrialization.
Analyze the collapse of the Soviet Union, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the end of the Cold War.