An exploration of the history and types of currency, from commodity money to fiat systems, designed for a 90-minute block.

A Grade 10 History lesson focused on developing social awareness and relationship skills through the analysis of community viewpoints. Students explore how individual identities and historical contexts shape perspectives on social issues.

An exploration of Labeling Theory, focusing on social stigma, the self-fulfilling prophecy, and the impact of disciplinary and criminal labels on identity.

A lesson exploring the intersections of Ohio history, early American conflicts, and the great civilizations of the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas. students will identify key figures, locations, and events that shaped the North American frontier and Mesoamerica.

A lesson exploring the interactions between key figures and events in the Women's Suffrage movement, specifically focusing on the shift to a federal amendment strategy.

An exploration of Empress Carlota's influence on Mexican social traditions, specifically the evolution of the Quinceañera from European debutante balls and indigenous rituals.

A comprehensive reading and analysis lesson exploring the life and downfall of Carlota of Belgium, the last Empress of Mexico. Students will examine her political ambitions, the complexities of the Mexican Empire, and the personal tragedy that defined her legacy.

A deep-dive investigation into the JFK assassination where students analyze six exhibits of evidence to evaluate conspiracy theories and the official Warren Commission findings. Students act as lead investigators to determine if the assassination was a cover-up.

A deep dive into the policies of Presidential Reconstruction and how they systematically returned power to white Southerners while limiting the freedom of formerly enslaved people through land seizure, sharecropping, and Black Codes.

A final assessment and review lesson to verify student mastery of the unit's geography skills.

Analyzing the major physical regions of the world and their impact on human settlement and activity.

Using contour maps to visualize 3D terrain and calculate gradients across various global landscapes.

Mastering the use of relief shading and elevation data to interpret global mountain ranges and basins.

Identification of major landforms and bodies of water found across the seven continents.

Students will examine eight major battles of the American Civil War using a jigsaw strategy to build a collective understanding of military strategy, casualty impacts, and the soldier's experience.

This lesson explores the psychological nature of guilt as a targeted interpersonal emotion, comparing it to shame and regret through a study of five behavioral experiments.

Students compare historical accounts of child labor from the Industrial Revolution with modern-day case studies in global industries. The lesson focuses on identifying patterns of exploitation and the evolution of labor laws.

Students explore the ethical and personal challenges faced by Abraham Lincoln during the passage of the 13th Amendment, focusing on simplified versions of complex historical and political themes.