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Category: Lesson plans
Lesson Plan: Understanding the Subtle Body Language of Liars
Online influencers claim subtle, non-verbal cues expose when a person is lying. But how much do gestures, eye contact and
Lesson Plan: Understanding Wildfires and Their Global Impact
Objective: Students will explore the causes, trends, and impacts of wildfires globally and locally, compare wildfire data from their own
Lesson Plan: Kodachrome (2017) – Memory, Technology, and the End of an Era
Grade Level: High School (Grades 9–12)Subjects: Media Studies / History / Visual Arts “We’re all so frightened by time, the
Lesson Plan: The New Pope in a Time of Global Crisis
Title: Hopes for the New Pope: Understanding Papal Influence in Contemporary Global Affairs Grade Level: Upper Secondary / College Prep
Lesson plan; What Has Happened to the American Dream?
THE AMERICAN DREAM — often idealized by the house and white picket fence — has been debated, pondered and relentlessly pursued
Lesson Plan: Exploring Memorable Commencement Speeches
Objective Students will analyze famous commencement speeches, collaborate to select and justify their favorite speaker, and use rhetorical techniques from
Lesson Plan: Exploring Existential Risk and AI—Critical Thinking in the Age of Intelligent Systems
“AI companies should be required to calculate the risk of their systems escaping human control, experts have said, amid fears
Lesson plan; The Science and Practice of Nasal Breathing
Overview: This lesson explores the physiological benefits of nasal breathing, the implications of mouth breathing, and the emerging trend of
Lesson Plan: Analyzing the Shift from Evidence-Based to Intuition-Based Language in U.S. Political Speeches
Overview This lesson plan is designed for advanced high school or undergraduate students studying political science, linguistics, or media studies.
Lesson Plan: Comparing the First 100 Days of FDR and Trump’s Second Term
Grade Level: Upper Secondary / UndergraduateSubject: History / Civics / Political ScienceTheme: Presidential Power, Crisis Governance, and the Legacy of
Lesson Plan: Exploring Institutional Accountability and Personal Resilience through Philomena
Grade Level: Upper Secondary / Post-Secondary (A16+)Subjects: Social Studies, Ethics, Religious Studies, Film Studies, English Language ArtsCore Materials: Film: Philomena
Title: The Power of Words: Lessons in Debate, Justice, and Civic Courage from The Great Debaters
Overview: The Great Debaters is more than a film about a debate team—it’s a narrative of resilience, intellect, and the
Lesson Plan: Navigating the AI Revolution in Writing Education
Grade Level: High School (Grades 10–12) or Early UniversitySubject Areas: English Language Arts, Media Studies, Ethics As artificial intelligence makes
Lesson plan; How Is Economic Uncertainty Affecting You and Your Family?
Student Opinion. President Trump’s latest wave of on-again, off-again tariffs has created anxiety for global markets, businesses and consumers. The
