A 40-minute exploration of the factors that led the United States to abandon neutrality and enter World War I, focusing on unrestricted submarine warfare, the Zimmerman Telegram, and economic interests.

An introductory lesson on the causes of World War I, focusing on the MAIN factors (Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism) and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand that served as the spark. Students will also explore the initial U.S. stance of neutrality.

A high-speed 25-minute investigation into the three distinct foreign policy styles of the Progressive Era presidents: Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson. Students use a comparative dossier approach to analyze motives, methods, and outcomes of American expansionism.

A comprehensive 40-minute exploration of late 19th and early 20th-century American expansionism, covering key events from the Spanish-American War to the Roosevelt Corollary through guided reading and cartographic analysis.

A 45-minute civics lesson exploring the First Amendment through the lens of the landmark Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines, empowering students to understand their rights and responsibilities.

Students explore the vital role of a free press as the 'Fourth Estate' in a democracy, examining historical impact and current relevance through inquiry and analysis.

A historical exploration of tropical storms in the Caribbean, focusing on significant events, technological evolution, and the impact on regional history from the colonial era to the late 20th century.

A comparative look at Hawaiian culture and Southern US culture, focusing on language, housing, economics, and deep-rooted family values.

A comprehensive lesson on Public Relations in Psychology, focusing on translating complex research for public consumption, managing public perception of psychological science, and ethical communication.

A 4-week project-based learning unit where students plan a cross-country journey to explore the history and landscape of America's National Parks. Students balance logistical planning with deep historical research into the creation and cultural significance of each site.

A reflective lesson where students explore the poetic beauty and personal significance of the Psalms, choosing a specific passage to analyze and connect with their own lives.

A lesson exploring the theory and impact of Reaganomics through a comparative analysis of supply-side economic arguments. Students will examine primary perspectives on tax cuts, deregulation, and government spending to understand the debate over 'trickle-down' economics.

The final synthesis of the unit where students craft an evidence-based argument regarding the continued influence of the frontier myth on modern American identity.

A critical evaluation of the Frontier Thesis through the lens of 'The New Western History.' Students analyze whose voices were left out and how Turner's narrative justified westward expansion at the expense of others.

Examination of the specific personality traits Turner attributed to frontier life: individualism, practicality, and democratic spirit. Students analyze how these traits became embedded in the American identity.