A two-part exploration of resistance movements, comparing the strategies, causes, and effects of nonviolent civil disobedience and armed rebellion through historical case studies.
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.
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-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.