A 45-minute exploration of the social and environmental impacts of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl on American families in the 1930s. Students analyze primary source photos and narratives to understand the human cost of economic and ecological collapse.

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.

A study of Act 1, Scene 2, where Count Paris asks for Juliet's hand and Romeo and Benvolio discover the Capulet party through a chance encounter. Students will analyze the dynamics of parental choice, the role of chance, and the poetic language used to describe the ladies of Verona.

An intensive study of the opening scene and prologue of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Students will analyze the mechanics of the ancient grudge, the characterization of the principal families, and the specific poetic techniques used to establish Romeo's unrequited love for Rosaline.

Examines the demand and supply of labor, wage determination, and the impact of unions and minimum wage laws on the workforce.

Analyzes situations where markets fail to allocate resources efficiently, including externalities and public goods, and evaluates government policy responses.

Explores how consumers make decisions to maximize utility and how markets respond to price changes through the lens of elasticity.

A bright and playful exploration of motivation theories through the lens of early childhood development. Students will analyze the 'big feelings' and 'big questions' behind behavior, using primary colors and simple scenarios to master complex psychological concepts.

A comprehensive research project exploring the 1960s-80s social movements, focusing on the roles of protest, advocacy, and citizen participation in shaping civil rights for diverse communities.

A social science lesson exploring the historical, biological, and social roots of gender stereotypes, challenging students to distinguish between biological sex and social gender roles.

An exploration of the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius and its impact on Pompeii, focusing on how archaeological evidence serves as a primary source for understanding Roman life.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the enduring influence of the Shogunate on modern Japanese culture, politics, and society. Students examine the transition from feudalism to modernity and identify the 'shadows' of the Shogun in today's world.

A short dramatic unit exploring the aftermath of the 19th Amendment through a 10-character play, focusing on the diversity of women's experiences and the ongoing fight for equality in 1922.

Students will perform a short play set in 1922, highlighting the everyday contributions of women to the suffrage movement and their new roles as voters.

An engaging introduction to the Law of Supply for high school students, covering the supply curve, price effects, and non-price determinants of supply.

A lesson exploring the divergent viewpoints of Patriots and Loyalists regarding the justification of colonial protests against British rule.

This lesson explores the escalating tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain, focusing on the conflicting perspectives of Patriots and Loyalists regarding colonial protests and British authority.

Examine the structural changes in the Americas following the fall of indigenous empires. Students explore the Encomienda system, the Casta hierarchy, and the long-term cultural fusion that shaped modern Latin America.

An immersive exploration of the Spanish Conquest of the Americas through role-play and primary source analysis. Students examine the motivations of various groups and the transformative impacts of colonization.

Students delve into the legal and social bonds of the feudal contract through a knighting ceremony simulation and drafting their own oaths of fealty.