This lesson explores the landmark California Supreme Court case Serrano v. Priest (1971), which challenged the constitutionality of using local property taxes to fund public schools. Students will analyze the legal arguments for educational equity and the long-term impact on school finance in California.

A comprehensive lesson exploring Martin Niemöller's poem through the lens of historical context, personal responsibility, and the consequences of silence during the Holocaust.

A foundational World Geography lesson covering physical processes, human-environment interaction, regional classification, and global economic and cultural systems. Designed to align with multiple TEKS standards for a 45-minute introductory or review session.

A comprehensive 45-minute lesson on the French Revolution, covering the causes (Three Estates), major events (Bastille, Reign of Terror), and the rise of Napoleon, aligned with 9th Grade World History TEKS.

A high school lesson exploring the pillars of civic engagement, featuring a comparative case study of the Civil Rights Movement and modern activism, culminating in a student-designed civic action plan.

A 50-minute exploration of Turangawaewae, focusing on how 'place' shapes identity, comparing cultural perspectives on belonging, and analyzing the emotional weight of connection and displacement.

A comprehensive lesson on the core principles of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on how power is limited, shared, and checked to prevent tyranny. Includes guided reading, interactive annotations, and a section review.

This lesson explores the motivations, methods, and consequences of 19th-century European imperialism in Africa and Asia. Students will analyze the impact of industrialization, technology, and social ideologies on global expansion.

An introductory lesson on the American Industrial Revolution, focusing on technological advances, the expansion of railroads, and the rise of industrial giants like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Morgan. Students analyze primary sources to understand the shift from agrarian to industrial society.

An exploration of the Aztec Empire's rapid expansion from a swampy island to a regional powerhouse, focusing on urban engineering, military conquest, and cultural expression through monumental sculpture.