The class enacts a mock trial or structured debate focusing on the conflict between Galileo and the Church. Students analyze primary source documents regarding the trial to understand the tension between tradition and innovation.
A comprehensive 35-minute lesson on the Watergate scandal, covering the break-in, media role, Supreme Court case, and historical legacy. Includes slides, guided notes, primary source activities, and a detailed study guide.
A comprehensive 35-minute lesson on the Watergate scandal, covering the break-in, the role of investigative journalism, the Supreme Court case US v. Nixon, and the lasting impact on American trust in government.
A high-speed dive into the pivotal foreign policy and domestic strategies of Richard Nixon, focusing on China, the USSR, and the 'Silent Majority.'
A 50-minute exploration of the 1960s counterculture movement, the generation gap, and the clash between mainstream values and the rise of social activism as defined by TN Standard US.82.
A comprehensive 35-minute high school lesson exploring the impact of the Vietnam War on the American home front, focusing on media, protest, the draft, and the long-term health effects on veterans.
A comprehensive high school lesson covering the Vietnam War through the policies of JFK, LBJ, and Nixon, including key turning points and military strategies.
Mastery assessment for the 1960s and Civil Rights Era, covering JFK, LBJ, the Space Race, and the various movements for equality.
A 40-minute high school US History lesson exploring the interconnectedness of the American Indian Movement, Chicano Movement, and Feminist Movement with the broader Civil Rights Movement, as per TN Standard US.79.
A concise 20-minute analysis of key civil rights legislation including the 24th Amendment and the Acts of 1964, 1965, and 1968. Students explore the specific legal impacts and societal changes brought about by these landmark federal actions.
A lesson exploring the linguistic and cultural threads connecting the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations to modern-day Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala. Students learn about indigenous words used in everyday language and enduring traditions.
A high school level lesson covering the complex historical and modern relationship between the United States, Israel, and Iran from 1948 to the present day.