A project-based unit exploring the Dust Bowl as a man-made and natural disaster. Students investigate ecological causes, the intensity of storms, mass migration, and New Deal conservation efforts.
A comprehensive 5-lesson exploration of the West region of the United States, covering geography, climate, resources, culture, and states/capitals through reading passages and interactive activities.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit exploring the unique geography, climate, natural resources, diverse cultures, and political boundaries of the Southwest region of the United States.
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 comprehensive 6-lesson Black History Month curriculum for 5th-8th graders, exploring historical excellence, emotional expression, and community through the lens of five core values: Virtus, Kenkyo, Sankofa, Ubuntu, and Ganas. Inspired by a century of resilience and brilliance.
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 6-lesson sequence divided by grade level (5th, 6th, and 7th), celebrating 100 years of Black history through school values. Each grade explores two distinct lessons focusing on community joy, personal excellence, and mental health advocacy.