FULL DOCUMENTARY: Immutable is a feature length documentary following students in the Washington D.C. Urban Debate League as they discover
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Lesson plan; how to use AI and what to do.
Training teams to use AI at work has given me a front-row seat to a new kind of professional divide.
Lesson Plan: Media Monopoly, Agenda-Setting, and Democratic Risk
Who Sets the Agenda? Media Monopoly, Power, and Public Understanding in the United States Overview In this lesson, students examine
Lesson plan; The power of teams
Case Study Example: Bodø/Glimt and the global reaction to their achievement. Just as the Winter Olympics rolled out of town,
Lesson plan: Democracy Under Pressure
This lesson plan uses the NYT video “Day of Rage: How Trump Supporters Took the U.S. Capitol” together with the
Lesson Plan: Rhetoric, Literary Devices, and Interpretation in Contemporary Political Commentary
Core Text: “The January 6th Insurrection Didn’t Fail, it Just Took Five Years” by John Pavlovitz (as provided)Recommended Level: Upper
Lesson Plan: Reading Political Cartoons in Times of Global Conflict
Lesson Overview & Objectives Title: Visual Literacy in Times of Conflict — Interpreting Political CartoonsAudience: Upper-secondaryDuration: FlexibleDisciplinary Lens: Media Literacy,
Reflecting on Short Stories: Exploring Theme, Character, and Meaning
A collection of short story masterpieces from the world’s finest storytellers Tasks Competency goals: Read, discuss, and reflect on the
Lesson Plan: Recognizing Democratic Erosion and Authoritarian Shifts
Text: Garrett Graff, “America Tips Into Fascism” (August 25, 2025) The United States, just months before its 250th birthday as the
Lesson Plan: Exploring Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Lesson Overview This interdisciplinary unit uses Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer as a central text to explore themes of
Lesson Plan: Understanding and Researching Current Events with CNN 10
CNN 10 is a daily news show for viewers who want to learn about current events and global issues in
Lesson Plan: “I Used to Think I Loved America” — Analyzing Rhetoric and Language Features in the Writing of John Pavlovitz
About the Author: John Pavlovitz John Pavlovitz is an American pastor, writer, and social justice advocate known for his outspoken
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; “The Price of Change: Analyzing Political Rhetoric and Economic Promises”
Lesson Plan Overview This lesson explores the complexities of political rhetoric, economic policies, and public reactions, using former President Donald
Lesson plan; Power, Politics, and the Chaos of Frozen Funds, Understanding Government Spending and Policy Shifts
Grade Level: High School (Grades 10-12) Subject: Civics, Social Studies, Government & Politics Theme: Executive Authority, Government Spending, and Policy
