Geography, Humans, & the Environment

A comprehensive sequence focused on developing data literacy through the analysis of United States crime statistics. Students progress from national trend analysis to specific state and local investigations using primary data sources.

A 5-day unit exploring the multi-faceted decline of the Gupta Empire, from internal structural weaknesses to the devastating Huna invasions and economic collapse.

A graduate-level sequence exploring how visual culture, including journalism, cartoons, photography, and exhibitions, was used to construct racial hierarchies and manufacture public consent for US overseas expansion. Students will develop visual literacy and critical archival skills, culminating in a curated digital exhibition project.

This undergraduate sequence shifts the focus of human trafficking education from individual criminal acts to systemic societal failures. Students analyze how the foster care system, LGBTQ+ rejection, migration policies, and youth homelessness create structural vulnerabilities that traffickers exploit, ultimately proposing public health interventions.

This unit explores the transformative cultural movements of the 1920s, focusing on the Harlem Renaissance and the evolving social roles of women. Students analyze how the Great Migration, jazz, literature, and the suffrage movement collectively redefined American identity.

This undergraduate-level sequence explores the 1920s through its deep societal polarization, examining the tensions between urban modernization and reactionary social forces. Students analyze primary sources, economic data, and cultural artifacts to evaluate the decade's contradictions and the structural weaknesses leading to the Great Depression.

A comprehensive undergraduate sequence analyzing the socio-political, economic, and environmental factors that shape nutrition guidelines and food group accessibility. Students move from historical critiques of the Food Pyramid to proposing modernized, equitable dietary policies.

A graduate-level exploration of the Mongol Empire as a precursor to modern globalization, utilizing systems theory, environmental history, and network analysis to understand Eurasian integration.

This sequence explores the early Ming Dynasty's shift from unprecedented maritime exploration to strict isolationism. Students analyze the reign of Hongwu, the massive Treasure Fleets of Zheng He, and the internal court conflicts between Eunuchs and Scholar-Officials that ultimately changed the course of global history.

This 5-lesson sequence explores the 'Song Dynasty Economic Revolution,' analyzing the technological and economic innovations that placed China at the forefront of global development. Students examine agricultural breakthroughs, the 'Four Great Inventions,' financial systems like paper money, and the urbanization depicted in the Qingming Scroll to understand the conditions required for rapid innovation.

A comprehensive undergraduate-level sequence exploring the complex relationship between Ancient Egypt and Nubia (Kush). This course utilizes post-colonial frameworks to analyze trade, imperialism, and resistance, contrasting archaeological evidence with Egyptian textual records.

This sequence interrogates the environmental and geographic determinants that facilitated the rise of complex state societies in the Nile Valley. Students will critically analyze the 'Hydraulic Hypothesis' and investigate how the oscillating patterns of the Nile flood influenced early social stratification, bureaucracy, and theological concepts like Ma'at.

A project-based exploration of Ancient Egyptian and Kushite architecture as tools for political messaging, labor organization, and economic control. Students analyze the evolution of pyramids, the economic power of temples, and the propaganda strategies of pharaohs like Hatshepsut and Ramses II.

This sequence investigates the complex social structures, political systems, and environmental adaptations of Indigenous nations prior to North American contact. Students analyze how geography influenced the development of distinct economies and governance models, challenging the 'pristine wilderness' myth through archaeological evidence and oral traditions.

A graduate-level exploration of pre-Contact North American urbanism, political economy, and environmental engineering, challenging 'pristine wilderness' myths through archaeological data and ethnohistorical analysis.

This sequence challenges students to evaluate competing historical methodologies used to understand pre-contact North America, juxtaposing archaeological evidence with Indigenous oral traditions. Students explore the complexity of societies from Cahokia to the Haudenosaunee, critiquing narratives that marginalize pre-Columbian sophistication.

Students examine the sophisticated political and social structures of Indigenous nations, focusing on the Great Law of Peace, Mississippian hierarchy, kinship systems, and their influence on modern democracy.

An advanced seminar sequence for graduate students exploring the historiographical evolution of the Renaissance, from Burckhardtian individualism to global and post-colonial critiques.

This sequence examines the technological revolution of the printing press and its explosive impact on literacy, religion, and information control. Students simulate the transition from scriptoria to print shops to understand the economic shift, analyze the spread of ideas across Europe, and compare the print revolution to the modern digital information age.

This high school history sequence examines the Gutenberg printing press as a pivotal information revolution. Students analyze the transition from manuscript culture to mass media, investigating its role in the Reformation, the standardization of European languages, and the rise of institutional censorship, while drawing parallels to the modern digital age.

A comprehensive dive into the pivotal moments and global impact of World War II, framed through the lens of military intelligence and historical analysis.

A comprehensive sequence focused on developing data literacy through the analysis of United States crime statistics. Students progress from national trend analysis to specific state and local investigations using primary data sources.

A rigorous undergraduate sequence exploring the economic divergence of the British North American colonies. Students analyze the transition from servitude to slavery, the influence of religious ideology on market regulation, and the complexities of the Atlantic mercantilist system.

A deep dive into the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars, examining media influence, diplomatic failure, strategic annexation, and the ethical costs of global empire building.

A 5-lesson unit exploring US foreign policy in Latin America from the late 19th to early 20th century, focusing on the shift from protectionism to interventionism through the Big Stick, Dollar, and Moral Diplomacy models.

A graduate-level sequence exploring how visual culture, including journalism, cartoons, photography, and exhibitions, was used to construct racial hierarchies and manufacture public consent for US overseas expansion. Students will develop visual literacy and critical archival skills, culminating in a curated digital exhibition project.

This undergraduate sequence shifts the focus of human trafficking education from individual criminal acts to systemic societal failures. Students analyze how the foster care system, LGBTQ+ rejection, migration policies, and youth homelessness create structural vulnerabilities that traffickers exploit, ultimately proposing public health interventions.

This sequence explores the final chapters of the Cold War, from the diplomatic easing of tensions to the dramatic collapse of the Soviet Union and its lasting impact on modern global politics.

This undergraduate-level sequence explores the 1920s through its deep societal polarization, examining the tensions between urban modernization and reactionary social forces. Students analyze primary sources, economic data, and cultural artifacts to evaluate the decade's contradictions and the structural weaknesses leading to the Great Depression.

A comprehensive undergraduate sequence analyzing the socio-political, economic, and environmental factors that shape nutrition guidelines and food group accessibility. Students move from historical critiques of the Food Pyramid to proposing modernized, equitable dietary policies.

A graduate-level exploration of the Mongol Empire as a precursor to modern globalization, utilizing systems theory, environmental history, and network analysis to understand Eurasian integration.

This sequence explores the early Ming Dynasty's shift from unprecedented maritime exploration to strict isolationism. Students analyze the reign of Hongwu, the massive Treasure Fleets of Zheng He, and the internal court conflicts between Eunuchs and Scholar-Officials that ultimately changed the course of global history.

Explore the Silk Road as a vehicle for religious and cultural syncretism. Students track the spread and adaptation of Buddhism, Islam, and Nestorian Christianity across Asia, culminating in a curated digital museum exhibit.

A comprehensive undergraduate-level sequence exploring the complex relationship between Ancient Egypt and Nubia (Kush). This course utilizes post-colonial frameworks to analyze trade, imperialism, and resistance, contrasting archaeological evidence with Egyptian textual records.

This sequence analyzes the complex interactions between Indigenous nations and European colonizers, moving beyond simple narratives of conquest. Students examine the Columbian Exchange, shifting trade alliances, and the various forms of resistance and cooperation, emphasizing Indigenous agency and long-term consequences.

This sequence examines the diverse strategies Indigenous nations employed to resist European colonization, highlighting agency, adaptation, and military prowess through case studies of armed conflict, diplomatic maneuvering, and strategic accommodation.

This sequence analyzes the complex diplomatic and economic interactions between Indigenous nations and European powers during the early colonial period. Students explore the 'Middle Ground' theory, the shift from mutual accommodation to conquest, and the strategic rise of pan-Indian alliances.

This inquiry-based sequence examines the profound relationship between physical geography and the development of pre-contact Indigenous cultures in North America, focusing on technological, agricultural, and social adaptations.

This unit explores the complex economic networks of Native Peoples in North America, tracing the transition from pre-contact continental trade to the disruptive impacts of the Trans-Atlantic fur trade and colonial economic dependency. Students will analyze archaeological evidence, simulate economic shifts, and evaluate how trade served as both a cultural bridge and a colonial weapon.

Students examine the sophisticated political and social structures of Indigenous nations, focusing on the Great Law of Peace, Mississippian hierarchy, kinship systems, and their influence on modern democracy.

A comprehensive sequence focused on developing data literacy through the analysis of United States crime statistics. Students progress from national trend analysis to specific state and local investigations using primary data sources.

This sequence examines the complexities of US annexation and resistance in the Pacific, specifically focusing on Hawaii and the Philippines. Students explore the contradictions between American democratic ideals and the realities of imperial expansion through primary source analysis and project-based learning.

Students evaluate the lasting legacy of US Imperialism through a project-based inquiry. They synthesize historical knowledge to create museum exhibits connecting 19th-century events to modern geopolitical realities.

This sequence explores the final chapters of the Cold War, from the diplomatic easing of tensions to the dramatic collapse of the Soviet Union and its lasting impact on modern global politics.

A project-based exploration of Ancient Egyptian and Kushite architecture as tools for political messaging, labor organization, and economic control. Students analyze the evolution of pyramids, the economic power of temples, and the propaganda strategies of pharaohs like Hatshepsut and Ramses II.

This undergraduate-level sequence explores the contemporary legal, environmental, and cultural landscape of Indigenous nations in North America, focusing on sovereignty, decolonization, and resilience.

Students examine the sophisticated political and social structures of Indigenous nations, focusing on the Great Law of Peace, Mississippian hierarchy, kinship systems, and their influence on modern democracy.

A high-stakes exploration of Renaissance power dynamics, banking innovations, and political theory. Students navigate the volatile landscape of Italian city-states through simulations and primary source analysis to understand the transition from feudalism to modern statecraft.

This sequence explores the brutal and brilliant world of Renaissance politics, focusing on Niccolò Machiavelli's theories and the practical application of power by the Medici, the Borgias, and influential women of the era. Students evaluate whether the ends justify the means in the quest for political stability.

This sequence explores the Scramble for Africa through a simulation-based lens, focusing on the arbitrary creation of colonial borders and their lasting impact on the continent's political landscape. Students move from analyzing pre-colonial complexity to role-playing the Berlin Conference and examining the human costs in the Congo Free State.

An advanced graduate seminar sequence analyzing the Cold War through the lens of the Global South, focusing on historiography, non-alignment, and the legacies of superpower interventions.

This sequence explores the mechanisms of international cooperation and human rights. Students analyze the UN's structure, the UDHR, the role of NGOs, and the complexities of climate diplomacy, culminating in a global crisis simulation.

A comprehensive unit for 11th-grade students examining the shift from the bipolar Cold War era to a multipolar world defined by ethnic conflict, terrorism, and asymmetric warfare. Students analyze the breakup of Yugoslavia, genocides in Rwanda and Bosnia, the global impact of 9/11, the Arab Spring, and contemporary geopolitical hotspots.

This sequence explores the collapse of colonial empires after World War II, examining the diverse paths to independence in Asia and Africa. Students analyze the tension between Western democratic rhetoric and colonial reality, the strategic choices of independence leaders, and the lasting impact of colonial borders on modern nation-states.

This sequence explores the global wave of decolonization following World War II, examining the strategies nations used for independence, the human cost of partition, and the complex challenges of building new nations. Students analyze case studies from Asia and Africa to understand the transition from colonial rule to self-determination and the lasting impacts on modern geopolitics.

This sequence explores the transition from the end of the Great War to the fragile peace of 1919. Students will critically analyze the Treaty of Versailles, the redrawing of global borders, and the structural flaws of the League of Nations, assessing how these post-war decisions shaped the 20th century.

This undergraduate-level sequence explores the global dimensions of World War I, moving beyond the Western Front to examine the Eastern Front, Ottoman territories, African and Asian campaigns, and the critical role of colonial troops. It analyzes how the conflict reshaped global power structures and ignited anti-colonial movements.

This sequence explores the complex peace process ending World War I, focusing on the Treaty of Versailles, the collapse of empires, and how the resulting geopolitical changes set the stage for future conflict. Students engage in simulations, map analysis, and primary source critique to understand the 'Big Four' interests and the treaty's long-term legacy.

This graduate-level seminar sequence explores the intersection of urban planning, cosmology, and political legitimacy in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica and the Andes. Students analyze how monumental architecture and spatial organization served as tools for social control and religious performance across major capital cities.

A deep dive into why state capitals move, exploring the tension between urban economic hubs and rural political centers through historical case studies and modern debates.

A comprehensive sequence focused on developing data literacy through the analysis of United States crime statistics. Students progress from national trend analysis to specific state and local investigations using primary data sources.

An immersive unit on the Cold War, styled as a series of declassified intelligence briefings exploring the global struggle for power between 1945 and 1991.

A university-level exploration of the evolution of human movement, comparing the 'Age of Mass Migration' with contemporary globalized mobility patterns. Students analyze how technology, policy, and social identity have transformed what it means to move across borders.

A deep dive into the Māori concept of Turangawaewae and global perspectives on belonging, identity, and the significance of land.

A comprehensive study of the major global shifts during the 19th and 20th centuries, focusing on industrialization, imperialism, and the resulting geopolitical changes.

A rigorous undergraduate sequence exploring the economic divergence of the British North American colonies. Students analyze the transition from servitude to slavery, the influence of religious ideology on market regulation, and the complexities of the Atlantic mercantilist system.

A deep dive into the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars, examining media influence, diplomatic failure, strategic annexation, and the ethical costs of global empire building.

A 5-lesson unit exploring US foreign policy in Latin America from the late 19th to early 20th century, focusing on the shift from protectionism to interventionism through the Big Stick, Dollar, and Moral Diplomacy models.

A graduate-level sequence exploring how visual culture, including journalism, cartoons, photography, and exhibitions, was used to construct racial hierarchies and manufacture public consent for US overseas expansion. Students will develop visual literacy and critical archival skills, culminating in a curated digital exhibition project.

This sequence examines the complexities of US annexation and resistance in the Pacific, specifically focusing on Hawaii and the Philippines. Students explore the contradictions between American democratic ideals and the realities of imperial expansion through primary source analysis and project-based learning.

Students evaluate the lasting legacy of US Imperialism through a project-based inquiry. They synthesize historical knowledge to create museum exhibits connecting 19th-century events to modern geopolitical realities.

This undergraduate sequence shifts the focus of human trafficking education from individual criminal acts to systemic societal failures. Students analyze how the foster care system, LGBTQ+ rejection, migration policies, and youth homelessness create structural vulnerabilities that traffickers exploit, ultimately proposing public health interventions.

This sequence explores the final chapters of the Cold War, from the diplomatic easing of tensions to the dramatic collapse of the Soviet Union and its lasting impact on modern global politics.

A deep-dive investigation into how narrative nonfiction explores systemic societal issues. Students analyze context, bias, and systemic roots before engaging in a formal Socratic Seminar.

This unit explores the transformative cultural movements of the 1920s, focusing on the Harlem Renaissance and the evolving social roles of women. Students analyze how the Great Migration, jazz, literature, and the suffrage movement collectively redefined American identity.

This undergraduate-level sequence explores the 1920s through its deep societal polarization, examining the tensions between urban modernization and reactionary social forces. Students analyze primary sources, economic data, and cultural artifacts to evaluate the decade's contradictions and the structural weaknesses leading to the Great Depression.

A comprehensive undergraduate sequence analyzing the socio-political, economic, and environmental factors that shape nutrition guidelines and food group accessibility. Students move from historical critiques of the Food Pyramid to proposing modernized, equitable dietary policies.

An undergraduate-level exploration of loanwords in English, focusing on the sociolinguistic history and philological origins of terms from German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Hindi, and Yiddish. Students investigate how culture, philosophy, and trade shape the lexicon.

A graduate-level exploration of the intersection of religion, commerce, and art along the Silk Road and maritime routes during the Tang and Song eras. This sequence focuses on the 'materiality of faith'—how religious institutions acted as economic drivers, technology hubs, and agents of cross-cultural syncretism in Medieval Asia.

A graduate-level exploration of the Mongol Empire as a precursor to modern globalization, utilizing systems theory, environmental history, and network analysis to understand Eurasian integration.

A comprehensive dive into the pivotal moments and global impact of World War II, framed through the lens of military intelligence and historical analysis.

A 5-day unit exploring the multi-faceted decline of the Gupta Empire, from internal structural weaknesses to the devastating Huna invasions and economic collapse.

A rigorous undergraduate sequence exploring the economic divergence of the British North American colonies. Students analyze the transition from servitude to slavery, the influence of religious ideology on market regulation, and the complexities of the Atlantic mercantilist system.

A deep dive into the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars, examining media influence, diplomatic failure, strategic annexation, and the ethical costs of global empire building.

A graduate-level sequence exploring how visual culture, including journalism, cartoons, photography, and exhibitions, was used to construct racial hierarchies and manufacture public consent for US overseas expansion. Students will develop visual literacy and critical archival skills, culminating in a curated digital exhibition project.

A graduate-level exploration of the Mongol Empire as a precursor to modern globalization, utilizing systems theory, environmental history, and network analysis to understand Eurasian integration.

This sequence investigates the rise of the Mongol Empire and its dual legacy of destruction and connection. Students move beyond the stereotype of 'barbarian hordes' to analyze the sophisticated administration, military tactics, and trade networks (Pax Mongolica) established by Genghis and Kublai Khan, culminating in a student-led seminar evaluating historical revisionism regarding the Mongols' role in world history.

This undergraduate-level sequence explores the 25th Dynasty of Egypt, examining the rise of Kushite power, the conquest of Egypt by Piye, the cultural synthesis of the 'Black Pharaohs,' and the geopolitical clashes with the Neo-Assyrian Empire. Students will engage with primary sources, art history, and comparative historiography.

A comprehensive undergraduate-level sequence exploring the complex relationship between Ancient Egypt and Nubia (Kush). This course utilizes post-colonial frameworks to analyze trade, imperialism, and resistance, contrasting archaeological evidence with Egyptian textual records.

This sequence interrogates the environmental and geographic determinants that facilitated the rise of complex state societies in the Nile Valley. Students will critically analyze the 'Hydraulic Hypothesis' and investigate how the oscillating patterns of the Nile flood influenced early social stratification, bureaucracy, and theological concepts like Ma'at.

A project-based exploration of Ancient Egyptian and Kushite architecture as tools for political messaging, labor organization, and economic control. Students analyze the evolution of pyramids, the economic power of temples, and the propaganda strategies of pharaohs like Hatshepsut and Ramses II.

This sequence investigates the complex social structures, political systems, and environmental adaptations of Indigenous nations prior to North American contact. Students analyze how geography influenced the development of distinct economies and governance models, challenging the 'pristine wilderness' myth through archaeological evidence and oral traditions.

A graduate-level exploration of pre-Contact North American urbanism, political economy, and environmental engineering, challenging 'pristine wilderness' myths through archaeological data and ethnohistorical analysis.

This undergraduate-level sequence explores the contemporary legal, environmental, and cultural landscape of Indigenous nations in North America, focusing on sovereignty, decolonization, and resilience.

This sequence challenges students to evaluate competing historical methodologies used to understand pre-contact North America, juxtaposing archaeological evidence with Indigenous oral traditions. Students explore the complexity of societies from Cahokia to the Haudenosaunee, critiquing narratives that marginalize pre-Columbian sophistication.

This project-based sequence explores Indigenous resistance, resilience, and activism from the late 19th century to the present. Students move beyond the narrative of 'vanishing' peoples to study the Red Power movement, the American Indian Movement (AIM), and contemporary battles for environmental justice and cultural revitalization.

This inquiry-based sequence examines the profound relationship between physical geography and the development of pre-contact Indigenous cultures in North America, focusing on technological, agricultural, and social adaptations.

Students examine the sophisticated political and social structures of Indigenous nations, focusing on the Great Law of Peace, Mississippian hierarchy, kinship systems, and their influence on modern democracy.

This sequence examines the technological revolution of the printing press and its explosive impact on literacy, religion, and information control. Students simulate the transition from scriptoria to print shops to understand the economic shift, analyze the spread of ideas across Europe, and compare the print revolution to the modern digital information age.

This undergraduate-level sequence explores the philosophy of time in history, contrasting the Annales School's 'longue durée' with micro-history and deep time. Students investigate how changing the temporal scale of analysis fundamentally shifts the identification of causal factors.

A comprehensive dive into the pivotal moments and global impact of World War II, framed through the lens of military intelligence and historical analysis.

A comprehensive study of the major global shifts during the 19th and 20th centuries, focusing on industrialization, imperialism, and the resulting geopolitical changes.

A 5-day unit exploring the multi-faceted decline of the Gupta Empire, from internal structural weaknesses to the devastating Huna invasions and economic collapse.

A deep dive into the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars, examining media influence, diplomatic failure, strategic annexation, and the ethical costs of global empire building.

This sequence examines the complexities of US annexation and resistance in the Pacific, specifically focusing on Hawaii and the Philippines. Students explore the contradictions between American democratic ideals and the realities of imperial expansion through primary source analysis and project-based learning.

This sequence explores the final chapters of the Cold War, from the diplomatic easing of tensions to the dramatic collapse of the Soviet Union and its lasting impact on modern global politics.

A graduate-level exploration of the intersection of religion, commerce, and art along the Silk Road and maritime routes during the Tang and Song eras. This sequence focuses on the 'materiality of faith'—how religious institutions acted as economic drivers, technology hubs, and agents of cross-cultural syncretism in Medieval Asia.

A graduate-level exploration of the Mongol Empire as a precursor to modern globalization, utilizing systems theory, environmental history, and network analysis to understand Eurasian integration.

This sequence explores the early Ming Dynasty's shift from unprecedented maritime exploration to strict isolationism. Students analyze the reign of Hongwu, the massive Treasure Fleets of Zheng He, and the internal court conflicts between Eunuchs and Scholar-Officials that ultimately changed the course of global history.

This 5-lesson sequence explores the 'Song Dynasty Economic Revolution,' analyzing the technological and economic innovations that placed China at the forefront of global development. Students examine agricultural breakthroughs, the 'Four Great Inventions,' financial systems like paper money, and the urbanization depicted in the Qingming Scroll to understand the conditions required for rapid innovation.

Explore the Silk Road as a vehicle for religious and cultural syncretism. Students track the spread and adaptation of Buddhism, Islam, and Nestorian Christianity across Asia, culminating in a curated digital museum exhibit.

This sequence investigates the rise of the Mongol Empire and its dual legacy of destruction and connection. Students move beyond the stereotype of 'barbarian hordes' to analyze the sophisticated administration, military tactics, and trade networks (Pax Mongolica) established by Genghis and Kublai Khan, culminating in a student-led seminar evaluating historical revisionism regarding the Mongols' role in world history.

This sequence introduces undergraduate students to the anthropological frameworks used to study dance in its ritual and social contexts. Students explore the function of movement in religious, social, and healing practices across Indigenous American, West African, and Ancient Greek traditions, culminating in an analysis of how sacred dances transition to secular stages.

An advanced seminar sequence for graduate students exploring the historiographical evolution of the Renaissance, from Burckhardtian individualism to global and post-colonial critiques.

This inquiry-based sequence challenges the traditional Eurocentric narrative of the Renaissance by exploring global connections and historiography. Students investigate the influence of the Islamic Golden Age, trade with the Ottomans, and the presence of Africans in Europe to critique the concept of an isolated 'European' rebirth.

This sequence connects historical imperialism to contemporary global structures, analyzing economic dependency, geopolitical borders, and cultural shifts. Students evaluate the extent to which the modern world is still defined by imperial relationships through case studies and a final research project.

This sequence explores the contrasting methods of imperialism in Asia during the 19th century, focusing on the corporate-to-crown transition in India and the economic partitioning of China, concluding with Japan's unique path of modernization.

This sequence explores the administrative machinery of 19th and 20th-century imperialism, comparing British Indirect Rule and French Direct Rule through case studies of India, Nigeria, and Indochina. Students analyze the political, cultural, and economic impacts of these systems, culminating in a comparative analytical essay.

This sequence explores the economic, ideological, and technological drivers of 19th-century New Imperialism. Students analyze how the Industrial Revolution, Social Darwinism, and modern inventions combined to facilitate global expansion, concluding with a formal seminar on the primary motivations for empire.

This sequence connects the history of imperialism to the contemporary world, analyzing long-term economic, cultural, and political legacies like neo-colonialism and dependency theory. students bridge 19th-century decisions with modern global issues.