An exploration of the internal and external factors that led to the collapse of the Tokugawa Shogunate, including social unrest, economic stagnation, and the pressure of Western imperialism.
A project-based unit where students become investigative journalists, uncovering hyper-local history through research and audio storytelling. Students will research, script, record, and edit a three-minute podcast episode focused on an untold story from their own community.
This lesson explores the transformative reign of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, focusing on the religious, political, and social upheavals of the English Reformation and its lasting impact on English society.
A comprehensive lesson detailing the systemic causes and key figures of the Protestant Reformation, designed to accompany the 'Great Split' graphic organizer. Students explore the corruption, political tensions, and technological shifts that led Martin Luther and John Calvin to challenge the Catholic Church.
A comprehensive exploration of Japan's rapid transformation from a feudal society to a global industrial power during the Meiji Restoration.
An exploration of the nervous system's building blocks, focusing on neuron structure, the synaptic gap, and the chemical messengers that drive human behavior and sensation.
A lesson exploring the legal and social definitions of refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons to help students understand the complexities of global displacement.
A simplified history lesson on the D-Day invasion focusing on the visuals of the beaches, military tactics, and the turning point of WWII for Tier 2 special education students.
An introductory lesson on American imperialism in the late 1800s, focusing on the geographic expansion into the Pacific and Caribbean. Students will identify key territories and understand the shift in US foreign policy.
A regional investigation into the social and economic consequences of global warming in Latin America, focusing on human displacement, glacial melt in the Andes, and agricultural shifts. Students analyze a detailed text and construct a Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) argument.
A deep dive into the contributions of Black women to the suffrage movement, focusing on their dual advocacy for racial and gender equality. Students will analyze key figures and the concept of intersectional activism.