Using Words to Solve Problems

A deep-dive lesson exploring the Cold War in Asia (focusing on the Korean and Vietnam Wars) using Crash Course US History #38. This lesson includes a 15-question comprehension worksheet, a complete teacher answer key, and specialized low-lexile definition flashcards for special education.

A deep-dive lesson exploring the Chinese revolutions of the 20th century using Crash Course World History #37. Includes a 15-question comprehension worksheet, a complete teacher answer key, and specialized low-lexile definition flashcards for special education.

A comprehensive lesson focused on the Russian Revolution and Civil War, utilizing Crash Course European History #35. This lesson includes a 15-question comprehension worksheet, a complete teacher answer key, and specialized low-lexile definition flashcards for special education support.

An introductory history lesson on the key events leading to the American Revolutionary War, designed specifically for third-grade English Language Learners (ELL). It includes a visual vocabulary cloze worksheet, interactive matching cards for learning events, and a comprehensive facilitation guide for teachers.

A foundational civics lesson on incumbency, electoral advantages, and media literacy. Students explore why current politicians usually win reelection and learn to distinguish between objective news reports and opinion articles.

An investigation of Senegal's national soccer program (Lions of Teranga), French-African economic ties, and community soccer academies.

An exploration of Norway's soccer renaissance, wealth from North Sea oil, and its high-income equality model in professional sports.

An investigation of Algerian soccer (Fennec Foxes), the geopolitics of French-Algerian dual citizenship, and soccer as a historic symbol of anti-colonial resistance.

An exploration of Jordan's rise in Asian soccer, regional development, and the geopolitical role of sports infrastructure in the Middle East.

An investigation of France's elite soccer academies, the economics of Ligue 1, and the geopolitics of suburban Paris soccer.

An exploration of soccer, national identity, and post-war reconstruction in Iraq, analyzing the Lions of Mesopotamia national soccer program.

An advanced, interdisciplinary lesson for high school and undergraduate students exploring the causal relationship between 1930s Home Owners' Loan Corporation (HOLC) redlining maps and modern-day urban heat island (UHI) effects, analyzing systemic racism and environmental injustice.

A complete history webquest lesson bundle designed for late elementary students to independently research diverse historical figures. Students act as research detectives to discover the lives, struggles, and lasting legacies of inventors, activists, and leaders.

A comprehensive facilitation toolkit designed for superintendents, cabinets, and school boards to establish robust communication, align expectations, and streamline summer policy updates.

Ce troisième chapitre interroge la dimension géopolitique et économique du numérique : le rôle et l'influence des GAFAM et des géants de l'IA, la souveraineté des données citoyennes, le cloud souverain et l'alternative du logiciel libre pour l'indépendance nationale et européenne.

Ce deuxième chapitre traite de la structure de l'espace public numérique, en abordant la polarisation des débats sur les réseaux sociaux, les bulles de filtres, la liberté d'expression face à la modération et la haine en ligne, ainsi que la citoyenneté numérique active.

Ce premier chapitre explore l'impact de l'intelligence artificielle générative et des algorithmes de recommandation sur la vérité historique, scientifique et journalistique. Les élèves analysent la notion de désinformation, les deepfakes et l'importance de l'épistémologie critique.

A hands-on workshop designed to introduce Society and Culture students to key research methodologies (Content Analysis, Interviews, Focus Groups, and Questionnaires) for their Personal Interest Projects (PIPs). Students analyze authentic research scenarios and justify the best methodological fit for each PIP topic.

A highly accessible watch guide lesson linking The Wizard of Oz (1939) to Gilded Age politics (Populism, the Gold Standard, and industrial workers), designed specifically for middle school students reading at a 1st-grade level using visual matching, word banks, and literal multiple-choice questions.

An engaging, multicultural lesson introducing students to four rich global celebrations: Diwali, Día de los Muertos, Lunar New Year, and Eid al-Fitr. The lesson explores cultural significance, seasonal customs, symbols, and values, supporting global citizenship and empathy.

A middle school history lesson exploring Martin Luther's role in the Protestant Reformation, focusing on key biographical events, critical vocabulary, and cause-and-effect historical analysis.

An instructional lesson exploring how the United States and the Soviet Union shifted from World War II allies to Cold War adversaries. The lesson outlines the core ideological, geopolitical, and military reasons behind this historical pivot.

Explores groupthink, social media algorithms, and peer pressure. Students analyze how online spaces amplify conformity and complete an exit ticket to assess their understanding across the unit.

Focuses on Solomon Asch's landmark 1951 conformity experiment. Students close-read an informational text about the study's design, results, and ethical implications, and answer critical thinking questions.

Introduces the social psychology of conformity, focusing on Herbert Kelman's three types: compliance, identification, and internalization. Students analyze real-world scenarios and map definitions on a graphic organizer.

An 8th-grade Civics station rotation lesson exploring the history, laws, funding, and federalism of 504 and IEP services, comparing federal mandates with Massachusetts state standards.

An engaging academic trivia game based on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?". Includes five comprehensive rounds of questions across five grade levels, complete with an interactive presentation, a print-ready student booklet, and a teacher's answer guide.

A differentiated history lesson analyzing three major Gilded Age political cartoons. It features student-facing worksheets with low-readability texts, visual analysis grids, a synthesis assessment, and a comprehensive teacher guide with full solutions.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the transition from the roaring optimism of the 1920s to the structural causes of the Great Depression, including the agricultural crisis, income inequality, global trade collapse, and the 1929 stock market crash.

An inquiry-based lesson investigating the transition from the roaring 1920s to the Great Depression. Students analyze how economic policies, consumer credit, and social tensions fueled a cultural boom that ended in systemic collapse.

An engaging introductory lesson on American Revolution espionage, focusing on the Culper Spy Ring, secret codes, and stealthy tactics used by George Washington's network. Students learn historical analysis through code-breaking, word puzzles, and critical thinking challenges.

A comprehensive assessment unit for high school civics, covering separation of powers, municipal and county government levels, and local social issues such as homelessness and food deserts in New Jersey.

A comprehensive instructional toolkit for analyzing editorial and political cartoons. Features a versatile double-page graphic organizer and a structured assessment rubric adaptable to any historical era.