Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
In this lesson, students learn the history, culture, and importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Students begin by becoming familiar with some of the many famous and successful people who attended HBCUs. Then, after reading a short article about the history of HBCUs, they perform... Read more »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: September 22nd, 2025
This labor movement lesson guides students through an exploration of how collective action transforms society, using the United Farm Workers Union and Delano Grape Strike as a compelling historical case study. Students begin by grappling with César Chávez's provocative assertion that "perfect participation"... Read more »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: September 18th, 2025
The United Farm Workers Union and the Delano Grape Strike
In this lesson, students will explore the protected rights all students have on school grounds based on the precedent set by 1969 Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines. Students will analyze how this court case helped to clarify and extend students' First Amendment freedoms. They will then reflect... Read more »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: September 5th, 2025
Individual Rights and Freedoms
This lesson introduces students to Emmett Louis Till's life and his lasting impact on American history. For decades, Jim Crow laws had enforced racial segregation across the South, during which time countless African Americans were killed in violent lynchings. Till's brutal murder became a turning point... Read more »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: September 5th, 2025
The Early Struggles Against Jim Crow
An Identity Chart is a graphic organizer used to deepen understanding of a person, place, or topic. This graphic tool can help students further understand content, share their own previous knowledge, and break down stereotypes or misconceptions. Read more »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
August 18th, 2025
This lesson examines the role of organizations such as the Black Panther Party in advocating for social justice during the Civil Rights Movement. Using texts, images, and the Black Panther Party's Ten Point Program, students learn how the Black Panther Party fought against social injustices. By the... Read more »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: August 18th, 2025
The Civil Rights Movement and the Black Panther Party
In this professional development session, educators will examine the key differences between classroom rules, procedures, expectations and explore ways for involving students—or staff—in their creation. Participants will explore how shared ownership strengthens classroom and school culture. The session... Read more »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: August 15th, 2025
In this high school psychology lesson, students investigate how memory works and how it can lead to shared false memories known as the Mandela Effect. Through engaging, hands-on activities, students explore the processes of memory encoding, storage, and retrieval. This multi-day lesson develops critical... Read more »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: May 30th, 2025
Memory and the Mandela Effect
In this professional development session, educators explore the benefits of acknowledging students' cultural backgrounds in the classroom. Participants explore lessons, strategies, and activities that integrate diverse perspectives and experiences. By the end of the session, participants develop a personal... Read more »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: March 26th, 2025
In this lesson, students will learn about the history of Ivy League institutions and their role in postsecondary education. They will begin by becoming familiar with some of the many famous and successful people who attended Ivy League schools. Students will explore and conduct their own research on... Read more »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: November 14th, 2024
