This lesson sharpens 10th graders' ability to analyze media messages for intent, bias, and underlying subtext through the deconstruction of advertisements and social media.

The unit culminates in a structured inquiry seminar where students synthesize all evidence to answer the core unit question.

Comparing President Wilson's "Safe for Democracy" rhetoric with anti-war perspectives and the internal debate over American intervention.

Students decode the Zimmermann Telegram and analyze how the threat of a Mexican-German alliance pushed the US closer to war.

An investigation into the impact of unrestricted submarine warfare and the sinking of the Lusitania on US public opinion and economic interests.

Students explore the initial US stance of neutrality and the complex M.A.I.N. causes of the war in Europe, establishing the baseline for the inquiry.

A comprehensive vocabulary unit focusing on twenty sophisticated literary terms, including altruistic, quarantine, conscientious, wizened, meek, reminisce, dissipate, solemn, assess, unison, agitated, defiance, grandeur, ailing, benediction, veritable, notorious, incentive, delude, and precede.

A deep dive into the 1856 caning of Charles Sumner, exploring the breakdown of political civility, the southern code of honor, and the escalating sectional tensions that led to the American Civil War. Students analyze the motivations of both Brooks and Sumner and evaluate the national reaction to this violent event.

A lesson exploring the causes, spread, and impact of the Black Death in the 14th century, focusing on identifying the main idea and supporting details in historical texts.

A lesson exploring the ethical complexities of end-of-life medical decisions through real-world case studies and discussion.

A high school social studies lesson exploring the sociological causes and societal impacts of stress and anxiety in the modern era. Students analyze systemic factors like economic pressure, digital culture, and global uncertainty through a sociological lens.

A comprehensive vocabulary and literary term study for Elie Wiesel's *Night*, focusing on language that captures the trauma, resilience, and dehumanization depicted in the memoir.