Teaching Price Controls to High School Economics Students
High school seniors often assume that a law setting a lower price for medicine or rent is a win for everyone. It is the most common mistake they make in a classroom. They focus entirely on the sticker price and forget that the market has to function for the seller,... read more
Teaching High School US History Labor and Agriculture
Balancing the demands of the 11th grade history curriculum requires efficiency, especially during the packed spring semester. Finding resources that meet specific state standards while allowing for independent study can make a significant difference in keeping your... read more
Eleventh Grade Social Studies Lesson on US Foreign Policy Trends
Students often mistake foreign policy for simple military action. They see ships and soldiers but miss the economic treaties and diplomatic back-channel negotiations that define how the United States functions on the world stage. In my 11th grade history classes, I... read more
Teaching the Constitutional Amendment Process in High School
I remember a student asking me why we cannot just change the law overnight when something in our society stops working. It is a common frustration, but it misses the deliberate slow-down built into our governing framework. In a high school Government or Principles of... read more