The Man Before the Monument A History vs. Hollywood Examination On July 3, 2026, Young Washington arrived in American theaters with a striking historical coincidence. I saw the film on July 4, 2026, the anniversary…
Introducing the New Animated History Website I am excited to announce the launch of the new Animated History website, a central home for interactive history and government tools designed for teachers, students, and anyone interested…
Welcome to our exciting new project at Griffith High School, where our US History students will dive deep into one of the most significant social reform efforts in American history: President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War…
I am constantly looking for new simulations to do in my classroom. I found a great set of simulations to do around diplomacy. They were designed by the new National Museum of Diplomacy. I have…
The @stack Deliberation Game is a dynamic and engaging activity designed to foster critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills among high school students. By discussing a series of intriguing scenarios or questions, students in small…
Engaging students in a simulation or role-play activity is an excellent way to acquaint them with the challenges of managing limited resources. In this particular activity, students are assigned various government roles and tasked with…
This is a list of simulations I have collected over the last few years. I have not evaluated these in a long time. I will be evaluating them over the next few weeks and cleanup…
Inductive Study is individual and group discussion-based observations and insights from personal study are encouraged. It is in the discussion, for many students, that the lesson begins to “gel.” The discussion confirms, clarifies, and corrects…
Every year the Supreme Court hears dozens of cases related to key constitutional issues. These cases can be used to teach enduring concepts in government and law. In this lesson, students will learn about important…
This module delves into the examination of the fundamental principles that have shaped and motivated the establishment of a constitutional, federal republic. Providing a contextual foundation for this study, students will closely analyze Martin Luther…