This sequence explores Gestalt psychology, examining how the human brain organizes sensory information into coherent patterns. Students progress from historical theory to practical application in modern design and visual media.
Social Studies Standards Revision Project for ABC Schools.
A bundle of essential resources for middle and high school, covering cellular biology and American history.
A four-part exploration of the Reconstruction era, focusing on the economic, social, and legal challenges of rebuilding the United States after the Civil War. Students analyze primary sources to understand the transition from slavery to freedom and the obstacles faced by formerly enslaved people.
A focused exploration of medieval social and economic structures, specifically contrasting the political hierarchy of feudalism with the agricultural economy of manorialism.
Une séquence complète sur le processus de décolonisation après la Seconde Guerre mondiale, l'émergence du Tiers-Monde et les défis des nouveaux États indépendants. Conçue pour une préparation optimale au Brevet.
A comprehensive review series covering the New York State Modern World History Regents curriculum, focusing on Units 1 through 9.
An intensive review series for the Modern World History NYS Regents exam, structured as high-speed 30-minute 'blueprint' sessions focusing on key units and test-taking strategies.
A comprehensive assessment sequence covering the pivotal moments of 20th-century US history, from the build-up to World War II through the height of the Cold War and the diverse Civil Rights movements.
A comprehensive one-week unit on the Legislative Branch tailored for Pennsylvania high school students. The unit covers the structure of the US Congress and the PA General Assembly, the law-making process, and the influence of interest groups, culminating in a simple, independent legislative proposal project.
A 4-day unit exploring the long-term M.A.I.N. causes of World War I, the immediate spark of the conflict, the power of propaganda, and the diplomatic shifts that brought the United States into the war.
A global geography unit focusing on the identification and analysis of the Earth's diverse landscapes. Students will master map-reading skills including elevation, contour lines, and global physical regions to understand how geography shapes our world.
A comprehensive study of the American Civil War's most pivotal military engagements through collaborative jigsaw reading and primary source analysis.
A deep dive into the history and contemporary reality of child labor, comparing the Industrial Revolution to modern global supply chains. Students analyze primary-source-inspired fiction and modern reporting to understand systemic drivers and ethical implications.
A unit exploring the foundations of humanistic psychology, focusing on person-centered approaches, therapeutic relationships, and the drive toward self-actualization.
A comprehensive study of leadership, civil rights, and social ethics through the lens of the film Remember the Titans.
A comprehensive two-week unit covering the social, economic, and political transformations of the 1980s and 1990s, from the Reagan Revolution to the dawn of the Digital Age and the roots of 21st-century security challenges.
A sequence for high school students (B1+ level) exploring the social and cultural impacts of gentrification in London, focusing on the tension between urban development and local community identity.
A two-part sequence that takes students from a deep-dive analysis of George Washington's Farewell Address to a modern-day evaluation of his warnings regarding political parties, media bias, and national unity.
A comprehensive overview of four major turning points in United States history: the American Revolution, Westward Expansion, the Civil War, and World War II. This sequence explores how each era redefined the American identity and shifted the nation's trajectory.
A comprehensive unit covering United States history from 1960 to 1980, focusing on the Cold War, domestic policy, and political scandals.
A comprehensive 5-day unit covering the United States from 1960 to 1980, focusing on the Vietnam War's impact on foreign policy, domestic programs, and constitutional crises. Students analyze the tension between the Great Society and war spending, the role of technology in warfare, and the legacy of the Watergate scandal.
A comprehensive assessment sequence covering mid-century American history, focusing on the Cold War and the Civil Rights Movement. It includes a unit test, answer key, source registry, and study guide.
A comprehensive 10-lesson unit exploring the political, economic, religious, and technological landscape of the Middle Ages across Western Europe, Japan, and the Islamic Empire. Students will analyze feudal systems, cultural achievements, and global connections through slides, guided activities, and comparative studies.
A comprehensive 10-day unit exploring the causes, courses, and consequences of four major world-altering revolutions: American, French, Industrial, and China's Communist Revolution. Students will analyze political and economic drivers, human costs, and lasting global impacts through comparative study.
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 comprehensive two-lesson sequence covering the American Civil Rights Movement from 1954 to 1968, with a specific focus on Tennessee-based events and the comparison of different activist philosophies. Students explore key figures, legislative battles, and the impact of grassroots organizing.
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.
An intensive two-week exploration of the Classical Period's greatest powers—Persia, China, and Rome. Students act as 'Imperial Architects,' analyzing the structural components that allowed these empires to rise, flourish, and eventually crumble.
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.
A comprehensive exploration of the American Revolution, from the sparks of rebellion to the birth of a new nation.
A comprehensive 5-part curriculum exploring social neuroscience through a macro social work lens, focusing on systemic change, practitioner wellbeing, and collective action.
A 5-week immersive ethics storyline following the evolution of a single nonprofit organization as it navigates a massive corporate grant, data ethics, policy clashes, and eventual sustainability crises.
A comprehensive 5-lesson depth study of Judaism for Year 11 Studies of Religion, focusing on origins (Abraham, the Covenant, Moses), principal beliefs, ethics, and practices.
A comprehensive high school curriculum plan for American History, covering 13 units from the American Revolution to the modern era, aligned with North Carolina Social Studies standards.
A comprehensive unit covering the economic boom of the 1920s, the Great Depression, and the New Deal. Includes lessons on the Prosperity Paradox, the Stock Market Collapse, the Dust Bowl, and government responses.
A comprehensive study of Judaism focusing on ethical teachings and significant practices like marriage. Students investigate the connections between core beliefs, sacred texts, and the lived experience of adherents in preparation for an extended response.
A series of four 50-minute independent assignments for 10th-grade World History, focusing on key Cold War conflicts, alliances, and the nuclear threat. Designed for sub days, these assignments use an 'intelligence archive' theme to engage students in map work, reading, and primary source analysis.
A comprehensive study sequence covering the Executive and Judicial branches of the U.S. government, designed for high school students to master the powers, structures, and functions of these two pillars of federal power.
An intensive investigative unit on Franz Kafka's *The Metamorphosis* following the North Star/Uncommon Schools instructional model. The unit focuses on the thematic intersection of labor, identity, and dehumanization. Students analyze Gregor's alienation from his family and society through a structured rigorous framework including vocabulary acquisition, character identification, and thematic synthesis.
A 10-week comprehensive unit exploring the history of disasters from antiquity to the modern era, focusing on the shift from natural events to man-made catastrophes and changing human perspectives.