A project-based sequence where 8th-grade students analyze the geographic and demographic factors influencing the location of state capitals, culminating in a proposal for relocation based on modern data.
A comprehensive two-lesson sequence covering the American Civil Rights Movement from 1954 to 1968, focused on key advocates, opponents, and pivotal events in the struggle for equality.
A deep dive into President Lyndon B. Johnson's domestic agenda, focusing on the Great Society's attempts to eliminate poverty and racial injustice. This sequence examines the legislative milestones of the mid-1960s and their lasting impact on American society and government.
A film study series exploring leadership, racial integration, and social change through the lens of 'Remember the Titans'. Students analyze character development and historical context within 1971 Virginia.
A comprehensive two-week unit exploring the four major river valley civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and Ancient China. Students will analyze how geography shaped human characteristics and evaluate the social, political, and cultural development of these early societies.
A deep dive into the rise of totalitarianism in the 20th century, focusing on the social, economic, and political factors that allowed dictators to seize and maintain absolute power.
A comprehensive unit exploring 18th and 19th-century imperialism, focusing on the Scramble for Africa, the British Raj in India, and the Opium Wars in China. Includes lecture materials, map activities, and primary source analysis.