A high school psychology unit exploring the biological and environmental underpinnings of addiction, focusing on the nature vs. nurture debate and the brain's capacity for adaptation.

A comprehensive psychology lesson for high schoolers analyzing the biological and psychosocial components of depression, focusing on clinical definitions, the medical model of mental health, and providing supportive communication.

A High School Civics lesson focused on neurodiversity as a civil rights and workforce inclusion issue, featuring a design-thinking activity to create inclusive environments.

A comprehensive 9th-grade history unit focusing on the global causes and conflicts of World War II, intentionally centering European and Asian perspectives over the US-centric narrative. The unit explores the failures of diplomacy, the brutal scale of the Eastern Front, and the expansionist goals of Imperial Japan.

A sequence exploring the transformative power of listening in historical contexts, from diplomatic negotiations to the preservation of oral histories. Students analyze how listening (or the lack thereof) shaped major world events and learn to apply these skills to primary source analysis.

A comprehensive 4-day station rotation covering US history from the 1970s to the 2000s, aligned with TEKS 10 and 11. Students explore major political, economic, and social shifts through primary sources, data analysis, and interactive tasks.

A 4th-grade unit focused on kindness, fairness, and understanding how our words can make everyone feel like they belong, regardless of their background or skin color.

A high-stakes review series for the U.S. History STAAR exam, focusing on major eras, turning points, and key figures using a 'Mission-Based' archival theme.

A comprehensive unit on the American Abolitionist movement, examining the rhetorical strategies, diverse perspectives, and historical impact of leading abolitionist voices through primary source analysis.

A lesson sequence exploring the early American debate over federal vs. state power, focusing on the Alien and Sedition Acts and the Kentucky Resolutions.

This Economics lesson investigates the causes and consequences of hyperinflation in Weimar Germany following World War I. Students will analyze historical data to understand how printing money led to one of the most famous economic collapses in history.

A high school social studies sequence focused on the dynamics of domestic policy, federalism, and the 'tug-of-war' between state and federal jurisdictions. Students explore how policy is created, categorized, and contested in the American system.

A comprehensive unit introducing the foundational concepts of geography, focusing on the Five Themes of Geography as a framework for understanding human and physical world interactions.

A lesson examining the symbiotic relationship between Venice and the Ottoman Empire, focusing on how geography shaped their economic and political power. Students analyze trade networks, resource interdependence, and the eventual shift in global exploration.

A lesson examining the Populist Party's Omaha Platform of 1892, its agrarian roots, and its long-term impact on American political and economic policy through the Progressive Era.

A comprehensive unit exploring the geopolitical shifts, ideological conflicts, and strategic failures that led the world into the Second World War.

A high school history unit exploring the underlying economic and resource-driven motivations of World War II, moving beyond purely ideological narratives to understand the role of scarcity and expansionism.

A unit exploring the modern challenges and historical legacy of Eastern Europe, focusing on the intersection of geography, economy, and culture.

A comprehensive lesson sequence for AP Government students exploring the constitutional tension between the Supremacy Clause and State Rights through the lens of Judicial Review, featuring case studies and video analysis.

A series of lessons exploring the rise and impact of major global empires, focusing on their geographical expansion, governance strategies, and cultural legacies during the first global age.

A series of lessons exploring the intersectional history of the Black Power movement, focusing on the leadership of women and the cultural impact of Black activism.

A series of lessons exploring the intersection of primary source documents and modern historical memory, starting with the origins of American Independence.

A high school economics sequence focused on the Arabian Peninsula, exploring the impact of oil wealth, the necessity of economic diversification, and the stark wealth inequalities caused by conflict.

A series of lessons exploring how major historical events and social shifts have shaped the cultural and religious identity of the United States.

A lesson sequence exploring the economic consequences of imperial centralization and warfare through the lens of the Mughal Empire's most famous rulers, Akbar and Aurangzeb. Students evaluate how budget trade-offs and religious policies impact long-term national stability.

A civics sequence focused on the mechanics of American democracy, the two-party system, and the nuance of political identity.

A unit covering the structure, requirements, and controversial debates within the Federal Legislative Branch, focusing on representation and the balance of power.

A comprehensive lesson analyzing how the Great Schism between the Western and Eastern Christian churches directly contributed to the eventual collapse of the Byzantine Empire. Students use video evidence to trace a chain of cause-and-effect events spanning centuries of history.

A sequence exploring the intersection of medical history, racial narratives, and public health, focusing on how diseases like tuberculosis have been used to justify social hierarchies.

A sequence exploring the transition from agrarian societies to industrial hubs, focusing on the social, economic, and physical changes in 18th-century England.

A high school economics and history sequence exploring how the Black Death fundamentally reshaped European labor markets, social hierarchies, and economic structures through the lens of supply and demand.

A sequence exploring the Gilded Age, focusing on industrial growth, the rise of labor unions, and the struggle for workers' rights in the late 19th century.

A high school economics unit exploring why markets sometimes fail to provide essential services, focusing on the characteristics of public vs. private goods and the free rider problem.

A comprehensive unit for 9th-grade students exploring the mechanics, ethics, and societal impact of the United States tax system. Students move from basic tax types to complex budget analysis and policy debates, building both financial literacy and civic understanding.

A simulation-heavy sequence that immerses students in the civic processes of arts advocacy, from mapping power structures to simulating a town hall meeting. Students develop skills in negotiation, legislative communication, and digital mobilization to influence public policy.

Students participate in an immersive simulation where they navigate the world of arts policy and resource allocation. They take on roles in a community debate over funding priorities, learning about public budgeting, perspective-taking, and the necessity of civic engagement.

Students transition from passive observers of the arts to active advocates by developing a strategic communications campaign for a local arts initiative. The sequence covers stakeholder mapping, rhetorical strategies, data visualization, digital campaigning, and public speaking.

Students step into the roles of civic leaders and grant panelists to explore the economic and cultural value of the arts. They analyze the creative economy, evaluate funding models, and debate the allocation of public funds through a realistic simulation.

Students transition from passive observers to active arts advocates by learning cultural policy, economic impact analysis, and strategic communication. This sequence culminates in a comprehensive advocacy campaign presentation to secure sustainable support for the arts.

This sequence explores the economic and political power of the Ghana and Mali Empires. Students analyze geography, trade systems, leadership, and the intellectual legacy of Timbuktu to understand how resource control builds civilizations.

A deep-dive case study into the annexation of Hawaii, exploring the collision of indigenous sovereignty, missionary influence, and corporate interests. Students analyze the transition from a recognized sovereign monarchy to a US territory, evaluating the ethical and political implications of imperialism.

This high school US History sequence explores the multifaceted motivations behind American imperialism at the turn of the 20th century. Students analyze primary sources from Frederick Jackson Turner, Alfred Thayer Mahan, and Josiah Strong to evaluate the economic, strategic, and ideological 'push factors' that led the United States to look beyond its borders.

A high school history sequence exploring the intersection of mass media, public opinion, and American expansionism through the lens of the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars. Students analyze how 'Yellow Journalism' and strategic narratives shaped foreign policy at the turn of the 20th century.

A high school history sequence exploring the fierce domestic debate over American imperialism at the turn of the 20th century. Students analyze the rhetorical, moral, and legal arguments of both expansionists and anti-imperialists, culminating in a formal debate on the compatibility of empire and democracy.

This sequence examines the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars as the turning point of US foreign policy. Students will explore media influence, the tension between liberation and annexation, and the ethical consequences of empire-building.