Focuses on the legal challenges to segregation, specifically Brown v. Board of Education, and the early community-led protests like the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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 exploration of the United States presidential election process, from primary campaigns and national conventions to the Electoral College and Inauguration Day.
An exploration of the three branches of the United States government—Legislative, Executive, and Judicial—and the system of checks and balances that ensures no single branch becomes too powerful.