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.

An in-depth look at production functions, diminishing marginal returns, and the various cost structures firms face in the short and long run.

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.