A comprehensive unit on World War II covering the causes, major events, the Holocaust, and life on the home front through the lens of historical dossiers and propaganda analysis.
A comprehensive history sequence covering the American Revolution, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, and the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on developing historical thinking skills.
A comprehensive study of Act III of 12 Angry Men, focusing on the final shifts in juror opinions, the debunking of the final witnesses, and the themes of prejudice and reasonable doubt.
A therapeutic and educational exploration of Native Alaskan history and traditions, specifically adapted for middle school students in foster care. This sequence uses cultural resilience and traditional ingenuity as metaphors for personal healing, identity building, and navigating life's transitions.
A week-long exploration of World War I, covering the causes, trench warfare, American involvement, and the Treaty of Versailles through engaging reading passages and analysis.
A comprehensive dual-course sequence covering all units for both AP Comparative Government and AP US Government & Politics. The sequence bridges domestic and international political concepts, from foundational structures to civil liberties and participation.
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 unit focused on the psychological debate of Nature vs. Nurture, culminating in a major literature review research paper. Students will explore theoretical frameworks and synthesize existing research.
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 comprehensive 5-lesson unit on the American Civil Rights Movement, covering the legal battles, non-violent protests, key legislation, and the evolving strategies for racial justice.