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Major Court Cases (Follow-Along Notes and Slideshow on Major SCOTUS cases)
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Walk students through the most influential Supreme Court cases in American history with this engaging teaching package. The informative slides and detailed student notes foster critical thinking skills by examining concepts like judicial review and landmark decisions. \n\nStarting with foundational cases like Marbury v. Madison and Gibbons v. Ogden, this chronological resource analyzes judicial activism and restraint. It then progresses through pivotal 20th century rulings, sparking compelling class discussions on civil rights, criminal justice, economic policy and more. Landmark cases covered include Miranda v. Arizona, Tinker v. Des Moines, Roe v. Wade, Brown v. Board and others that redefined political and social norms. Suitable for secondary Social Studies or Government curricula, this versatile 24-page package empowers educators to invigorate analysis of legal turning points shaping modern America.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Scotus, Court Cases, Social Studies, Government, Law
U.S. Constitution Clauses (Content slides, Videos, and a Graphic Organizer)
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Presentations, Teacher Tools
The U.S. Constitution Clauses teaching resource provides educators with 30 pages of content to help students understand key constitutional clauses. The slides and graphic organizers cover the Commerce Clause, General Welfare Clause, Necessary and Proper Clause, Advise and Consent Clause, Full Faith and Credit Clause, Privileges and Immunities Clause, Supremacy Clause, Establishment Clause, Due Process, Selective Incorporation, and Equal Protection Clause. For each clause, the materials include explanations of the clause's meaning, location in the Constitution, related court cases, clarifying videos, and sections for students to organize their learning. This comprehensive package allows teachers to guide students through the most influential constitutional clauses in an engaging way. The materials are designed to support various instruction methods such as whole group lessons, small group discussions, or independent assignments.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Constitution, Clauses, Law, Government, Rights
Civil Rights (Lecture slides, videos, and guided notes sheet)
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Expanding Civil Rights in America is a 32-page teaching resource that covers the historical fight for civil rights in an engaging way. The PowerPoint slides and embedded videos provide an informative overview of key events and figures, including the Emancipation Proclamation, Reconstruction Amendments, Jim Crow laws, Plessy v. Ferguson's "separate but equal" ruling, 24th Amendment ending poll taxes, and the pivotal Civil Rights Act. Students will gain crucial background knowledge through the lecture content and check their understanding with a mini-quiz on constitutional amendments. This resource can be used flexibly for whole-class instruction, small group discussions, or independent review. The content strikes a factual yet accessible tone for middle and high school learners. Educators of history and government will appreciate having an all-in-one toolkit to teach this essential topic.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Civil Rights, American History, Government, Middle School, High School
American Elections (Class Slides, Videos, Visuals, and Worksheet)
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Presentations
American Elections Class Presentation covers the complex world of elections in an easy-to-understand format for students. This 30-page teaching resource explains key concepts of elections with slides, embedded videos, visuals, and a student worksheet. Topics covered include election dynamics like length, cost, and participation, understanding why voter turnout is low, differentiation between local, primary and general elections, the electoral college and swing states versus safe states. Created by teachers for teachers, this informative presentation aims to demystify elections. The step-by-step slides scaffold learning with clear explanations, discussions, and activities. Recommended for social studies, government, or history classes in grades 7-12.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Elections, Government, Democracy, Voting, Electoral College
Investment Strategies (Class slides and Graphic Organizer)
Life Studies, Finance, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Presentations, Teacher Tools
Overviewing Dominant Investment Strategies provides educators with engaging slides and a graphic organizer to teach students key investment concepts. The 22 informative slides overview popular strategies like value investing, growth investing, momentum investing, dollar-cost averaging, indexing, and the 60/40 portfolio split. Crucial investing vocab is also covered, including price-to-earnings ratio, earnings per share, the efficient market hypothesis, confirmation bias, loss aversion bias, and risk tolerance. Created specifically for grades 7-12, this teaching resource allows teachers to easily provide an accessible introduction to investment for any class. The well-constructed slides use visuals to outline each strategy and concept in a clear, organized way. The accompanying graphic organizer lets students consolidate their learnings in an actionable format. Educators can implement this resource in many ways - as an introductory whole-class lesson, a small group activity, or even a homework supplement on investment strategies.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Investment Strategies, Financial Concepts, Investing Vocabulary, Portfolio Splits, Capital Market Concepts
Abandon Ship! Titanic Social Stratification Game
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Games, Activities
Abandon Ship! Titanic Social Stratification Game is an immersive role-playing activity where students decide which passengers get a spot in the limited lifeboats as the Titanic sinks. Students are split into groups and assigned character sheets with information about fictional passengers' identities and backgrounds. Each group must collaborate and decide which 5 of the 8 characters to "save" based on the limited information they are given about each person. This activity sparks thoughtful discussions around social stratification, privilege, discrimination, and more while also working on teamwork and decision-making skills. Most importantly, students find this activity highly engaging as they take on the roles of Titanic passengers fighting for survival. This versatile 25+ page teaching resource can be used as a standalone activity or supplement lessons on the Titanic, social stratification, ethics, discrimination, psychology and more for grades 7-12.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Social Stratification, Privilege, Ethics, Teamwork
Class and Social Mobility (Social Stratification slides, notes, and activity)
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Introducing an engaging activity and lesson on class and social mobility in America. Students start by ranking various occupations to discuss their perceptions of occupational prestige in society. Accompanying class slides and notes then cover key concepts like social stratification, wealth and power dynamics, the modern American class system, generational advantages, and social mobility trends. With 24 total pages, this sociology resource equips educators to lead rich discussions analyzing the impacts of class and socioeconomic status. Students complete an occupational prestige reflection and annotated class notes to cement their learning. Applicable for social studies classes in grades 7-12 as an introduction or refresher on core sociological models. Can be implemented for whole-class instruction or small group discussions.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Social Stratification, Class System, Social Mobility, Sociology, Perceptions, Prestige
Sports and Sociology (Interactive slides and unit notes)
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Presentations, Teacher Tools
Sports and Society: An Interactive Unit on the Sociology of Sports serves as an engaging introduction to the relationship between sports, culture, and society. This 35-page teaching resource guides students through the role sports plays in areas such as socialization, identity formation, social issues, power dynamics, deviance, and entertainment. The interactive slide deck incorporates discussion questions, embedded videos, and a supplemental student worksheet to promote active learning. Educators can facilitate whole-class instruction with the slide deck or assign the worksheet for asynchronous learning. Overall, this standards-aligned sociology unit brings the sociological dimensions of sports to life through a multimedia and discussion-centered approach.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Sports, Society, Culture, Sociology, Socialization, Identity, Issues, Power, Deviance, Entertainment
Socialization and Social Groups (Unit Slides, Activity, and Worksheets)
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Introducing a 36-page teaching resource on the topic of socialization and social groups. This informative PowerPoint presentation covers key sociology concepts related to how people interact in society. Agents of socialization like family, school, peers, media, and religion are explored. Additional slides explain primary groups, secondary groups, reference groups, in-groups, out-groups, and leadership styles. Group interactions including cooperation, conflict, social exchange, coercion, and conformity are also discussed. A bonus crash course video worksheet and supplemental student socialization worksheet provide further learning extension. This versatile resource can be used for whole class instruction, small group discussion, or independent review on social groups. The engaging slides and complementary activities make this an ideal unit for middle school or high school sociology.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Socialization, Social Groups, Sociology, Agents, Interactions
Power, Obedience, and Conformity (Lesson Slides and Worksheet)
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Power, Obedience, and Conformity Lesson Slides and Worksheet introduces key sociology concepts through a series of classic psychology experiments . This 30-page teaching resource includes PowerPoint presentation slides covering the Stanford Prison Experiment, Milgram Shock Experiment, Asch Line Study, and more. The content analyzes the dynamics of power, societal obedience, conformity, fundamental attribution error, and the social advantages of conformity. Also included is a basic printable worksheet for students to demonstrate understanding of the Stanford Prison Experiment. Written for grades 7-12, this resource can be used flexibly for whole class instruction, small group discussion, or independent learning. The engaging slides and reinforcement worksheet provide an effective way for social studies teachers to foster critical thinking on complex group dynamics.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Sociology Experiments, Group Dynamics, Psychology Concepts, Power Obedience, Conformity Fundamentals
Culture, Values, and Norms (Slides and Engaging Values Activity)
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Culture, Values, and Norms is a 30-page teaching resource that uses an engaging activity and informative slides to help students in grades 7-12 understand key sociology concepts. It begins by posing a hypothetical situation where students must make difficult choices about which hospital patients receive a limited supply of antidote. This activity reveals students' values and beliefs in an eye-opening way. The slides then explain essential ideas like individualism, collectivism, culture, subcultures, and multiculturalism. By combining an interactive opening activity with clear explanations, this resource grabs students' attention while building their understanding of how societal values and norms are formed. Educators can use it for whole-class instruction or small group discussions on culture.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Sociology, Culture, Values, Norms, Beliefs
Engaging Culture Lesson and Game (Beautiful slides, Barnga materials, worksheet)
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Engaging Culture Lesson and Game provides educators with a comprehensive set of materials for teaching key cultural concepts. The resource includes an informative slideshow that covers major topics such as culture, subcultures, cultural diffusion and assimilation, ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, and globalization. Also included is a teacher implementation guide with instructions for facilitating the engaging Barnga game activity . Game materials such as playing cards and a student reflection worksheet allow learners to directly experience how cultures can differ in subtle ways. With vivid slides, hands-on activities, and reflection prompts, this resource equips educators to facilitate dynamic discussions around intercultural awareness. The materials are adaptable for whole-class instruction or small group activities.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Culture, Assimilation, Diffusion, Ethnocentrism, Globalization, Game, Discussion
Cults and Group Socialization (Class slides, videos, and guided notes)
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Introducing an engaging slide deck that covers cults and radical group socialization for secondary students. The 30+ slides serve to spark discussion and analysis on social groups, cult characteristics, recruitment tactics, prominent cult leaders, and the long-term impacts of cult involvement. Accompanying guided notes allow learners to digest key concepts on influence, identity loss, and modern day prevalence as they move through the thought-provoking content. Implementation ideas include whole-class interactive lectures, small group analysis of real-world case studies, independent learning via video, or a blended homework assignment to extend understanding. This versatile resource empowers educators to broach the complex topic of cult indoctrination across various formats.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Cults, Socialization, Recruitment, Leaders, Impacts
Sociocultural Diversity & Implicit Bias (Slides, videos, student worksheet)
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Introducing an informative slide deck that serves to teach middle and high school students about societal bias, implicit bias, and how prejudice and discrimination ultimately influence social interactions. Created by experienced educators, this 40+ page interactive learning experience includes a slide presentation covering concepts of racial, gender, wealth, age, and sexual orientation bias. An embedded video crash course in psychology engages students with follow-up comprehension questions. Discussion prompts encourage perspective-taking, while a student worksheet allows for personal reflection. This versatile resource can be used for whole or small group lessons or independent assignments. When implemented thoughtfully, it has the power to increase mutual understanding.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Societal Bias, Implicit Bias, Prejudice, Discrimination, Social Interactions
Gender Roles and Gender Socialization (Class slides and worksheet)
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Introducing a sociology teaching resource on gender roles and socialization. This 30-page slide deck serves to spark discussion on the topic of gender in society. It introduces key concepts like gender roles, socialization, and inequality. The slides cover how gender roles are reinforced, gender socialization, pay gaps and barriers facing women, as well as discrimination facing LGBTQ+ people. It aims to provide an informative overview without being politically charged. The product includes a slide deck , embedded video, discussion questions, and student worksheet for reflective note-taking. Educators can facilitate whole-class discussion or small group analysis. This teaching resource was designed to boost critical thinking on modern conceptions of gender.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Gender Roles, Socialization, Inequality, Discussion, Sociology
Social Institutions and Social Change (Content Slides and Worksheet)
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Social Institutions and Social Change explores the foundations of society and drivers of societal shifts. This 33-page teaching package begins by defining social institutions and their role in meeting human needs. Building on Maslow's hierarchy, it examines how societies evolve to better serve citizens. Major milestones like the Agricultural Revolution and Industrial Revolution underscore common pathways of societal advancement.\n\nEducators receive two resources - a slide deck overviewing key concepts plus a worksheet for crash course episode 12 on social change. Together they provide context around sociology then connect it to real-world trends. Whether delving deep into core curriculum or supplementing discussion, these materials make an excellent addition to any secondary social studies program. Their clear examples and guided questions invite students to analyze complex forces shaping collective progress.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Sociology, Social Change, Social Institutions, Society, Human Needs, Evolution
Ethnocentrism and the Body Rituals of the Nacirema
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Ethnocentrism and the Body Rituals of the Nacirema Teaching Slides\nThese engaging slides serve to introduce the concept of ethnocentrism to students. They feature the famous sociological activity "The Body Rituals of the Nacirema," which makes observations about American culture as if it were an exotic tribe, highlighting how strange customs can seem to outsiders. For example, it describes bathrooms as "beauty shrines" to poke fun at how rituals can seem bizarre out of context. Together, the slides cover topics like perspective, addressing ethnocentrism in research and maps, and feature videos and a reading guide. They are designed to be used in various ways - as an introduction in whole or small groups, as a homework assignment, or as the basis for class activities and discussions. The materials aim to help students recognize ethnocentric biases.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Ethnocentrism, Perspective, Culture, Bias
27 Amendments! (slides and follow-along worksheet for American Government)
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Introducing a comprehensive overview of the 27 amendments to the US Constitution. This 37-page teaching resource guides students through the amendment process and the key groupings of amendments: the Bill of Rights, Reconstruction Amendments, and Progressive Amendments. The informative slides highlight the historical context, summary, and ratification date for each amendment. Also included is a follow-along worksheet for students to complete color-coded notes on the amendments. This versatile resource can be used for whole-class instruction, small group review, or independent practice. Applicable for middle school civics and high school government curriculum, these materials aim to bolster students' understanding of the living Constitution. Educators can implement this resource to study the enduring relevance of the amendment process for shaping the nation.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Amendments, Constitution, Government, Civics, Bill Of Rights, Reconstruction, Progressive
Social Media and the Psychology of Phone Use (Screen Time Slides and Experiment)
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Presentations, Teacher Tools
Introducing a teaching resource that explores the psychology of social media and phone use. This product guides students to understand the current research on how social media impacts identity, relationships, and wellbeing. It begins by presenting statistics and discussion questions about social media usage. A TED talk with guided reflection prompts students to think critically about the effects of technology. Explanatory content dives deeper into concerns like digital addiction, comparison culture, privacy issues, and more with embedded discussion questions. Finally, an experiential project has students track their personal screen time, try an intervention to reduce usage, and reflect. This multifaceted resource covers the key issues through slides , videos, readings, discussions, and student self-exploration to illuminate the psychology behind social media and empower more intentional technology usage. Applicable for adolescent development or intro psychology courses.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Social Media, Phone Use, Psychology, Identity, Relationships, Wellbeing, Statistics, Discussion Questions, Digital Addiction, Comparison Culture, Privacy Issues, Intervention, Screen Time, Self-exploration, Technology Usage, Adolescent Development, Introductory Psychology
Eyewitness Testimony (Engaging Lesson and Activity on Memory)
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Engaging Eyewitness Testimony Lesson on Memory\nThis 30-page product is designed to facilitate student learning about human memory and why it can be unreliable. Students take on the role of a witness to a stolen laptop and describe what they saw. In the process, they realize how fallible memory can be and why eyewitness accounts should not be fully trusted. The materials cover the basics of memory, including the three types of memory (sensory, short-term, long-term). An engaging activity puts students in the shoes of an eyewitness. Reflection questions, statistics, summarized research, videos, and visual slides are also included. Educators can use this versatile product for whole-class instruction or small groups to teach key psychology concepts related to memory in an engaging way.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Eyewitness, Memory, Psychology, Engaging, Lesson
Memory and Thinking (Psychology Unit)
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Memory and Thinking Psychology Unit offers educators an engaging resource to facilitate student learning about human memory and cognition. This 40-page product includes visually appealing and informative class slides , an interactive memory challenge activity, relevant embedded videos, a crash course video guide, and guided student notes worksheets. Covering key topics such as the three main types of memory, chunking, the simplified memory process, memory biases, and case studies like Clive Wearing, this resource aims to break down complicated concepts into understandable lessons. Implement as whole class instruction, small group discussion, or even as a homework supplement. The materials aim to spark student interest and provide a thorough grounding in the foundations of memory and thinking.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Memory, Thinking, Psychology, Cognition, Class Slides, Student Lessons
Operant and Classical Conditioning (Slides, Class Activity, Worksheets, Videos)
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Understanding Psychological Conditioning Made Easy\nThis comprehensive 24-page teaching resource on operant and classical conditioning facilitates student learning through visually engaging slides , an introductory activity, embedded videos, and takeaway worksheets. Students will gain essential knowledge of key conditioning concepts like positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, negative punishment, antecedents, behaviors, consequences, and real-world examples. The informative slides use graphics and examples to clearly explain each concept in a student-friendly way. The introductory activity lets students apply their understanding, while the embedded videos further solidify learning. Finally, the student notes worksheets allow learners to document key takeaways for future studying. Together, these materials create an impactful learning experience that caters to different learning styles. Any educator aiming to effectively teach conditioning principles will find this resource invaluable.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Conditioning, Operant, Classical, Psychology, Learning
Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve (Slides, key ideas, follow along notes)
Social Studies, Economics, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Introducing a comprehensive economics resource on monetary policy and the Federal Reserve ideal for secondary economics and government classes. The 30-page packet begins with introductory slides covering key concepts related to the history and primary roles of the Fed. Embedded videos and an exit ticket quiz help reinforce student comprehension. Students are also provided guided follow-along notes formatted to complement the content-rich slides . Educators can implement the materials in various ways such as whole group direct instruction, small group review, or as a homework reinforcement assignment. This informative resource aims to effectively explain complex monetary policies and the intricate structure of the Federal Reserve System to secondary students through clear explanations, useful visuals, and opportunities for written reflection and discussion.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Economics, Government, Monetary Policy, Federal Reserve, Secondary
Fiscal Policy (Slides, key concepts, attached game and discussion questions)
Social Studies, Economics, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Presentations, Teacher Tools
Introducing an engaging resource that covers key fiscal policy concepts for middle and high school students. The informative slides define fiscal policy and explain critical ideas like policies to stimulate or cool the economy, mandatory versus discretionary spending, budget deficits and debt, and more. An interactive "Fiscal Ship" game allows students to try balancing the national budget by adjusting spending and revenue. Follow-along student notes and discussion questions deepen understanding. Videos and real-world examples make the content relatable. This versatile resource can be used flexibly for whole class instruction, small group review, or independent learning on core economic principles. Students will gain meaningful perspective on the competing priorities involved in real-world fiscal policy decisions.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Fiscal Policy, Economics, Budgeting, Spending, Revenue, Deficits, Debt, Interactive Game