Students explore regulatory capture and rent-seeking through game theory, investigating the relationship between corporate power and government agencies.
An immersive stations-based lesson exploring the causes and consequences of the Panic of 1873, focusing on railroad over-speculation, banking failures, and its impact on Reconstruction.
A cultural exploration of the Cold War where students analyze popular music and propaganda from both sides of the Iron Curtain to understand ideological warfare.
The final assessment phase for Semester 2, including a structured study guide and a comprehensive 50-question exam with short answer components.
An exploration of the history and types of currency, from commodity money to fiat systems, designed for a 90-minute block.
An exploration of Labeling Theory, focusing on social stigma, the self-fulfilling prophecy, and the impact of disciplinary and criminal labels on identity.
A deep-dive investigation into the JFK assassination where students analyze six exhibits of evidence to evaluate conspiracy theories and the official Warren Commission findings. Students act as lead investigators to determine if the assassination was a cover-up.
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.
This lesson introduces students to Carl Rogers' Person-Centered Therapy, focusing on the three core conditions for growth and the concept of self-actualization. Students will explore how empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard create a safe environment for personal development.
A lesson exploring the legal, ethical, and social ramifications of the creation of Facebook through the film The Social Network. Students analyze intellectual property disputes, business ethics, and the transformative power of social media.
A speaking-focused lesson exploring the human cost of urban change through a role-play debate regarding the redevelopment of a local community market.
Introduction to the concept of gentrification through visual analysis and a 'live listening' exercise focusing on the transformation of East London neighborhoods.
A comprehensive exploration of the European colonization of Africa, featuring diverse primary sources that highlight both imperialist motivations and African resistance. Students will analyze the human, economic, and political impacts of the 'Scramble for Africa'.