Unit 1: Stand Alone Lessons Lesson 1: Women's History Month Lesson: Remember the Ladies Students read letters between John and Abigail Adams and engage in a socratic seminar Lesson 2: Black Youth Movements in History, Day 1 of 2 Students explore Black youth movements and create teach-ins Lesson 3: Black Youth Movements in History, Day 2 of 2 Students explore Black youth movements and create teach-ins Lesson 4: Government Mandates- When Are They Okay? When can the government tell you what to do? Lesson 5: Processing The Verdict in the Derek Chauvin Trial Students are encouraged to process their thoughts about the Derek Chauvin murder trial Lesson 6: Attack on the Capitol/ Insurrection in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021 Students have an opportunity to process the events of January 6, 2021 Lesson 7: Building a Presidential Cabinet (The 2020 Transition) Students explore the qualities of cabinet members Lesson 8: The First 100 Days (The 2020 Transition) Students consider what they think Presidential priorities should be Lesson 9: Addressing the Climate Crisis Students analyze solutions to the climate crisis Lesson 10: Unity and Progress in American Politics Part 1 Students explore the ideas of unity and division Lesson 11: Unity and Progress in American Politics Part 2 Students explore unity, compromise, and progress
