The Age of Social Media (2013-2024): What Will You Choose?

(Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Curricula)

Students tackle fascinating historical questions that put them in the shoes of a range of people from the past, from the rich and famous to ordinary citizens. Each lesson can be done either as an in-depth activity requiring up to two full class periods, or as a “quick motivator” requiring only 20–30 minutes. Detailed teacher pages give step-by-step instructions, list key vocabulary terms, offer troubleshooting tips, present ideas for post-activity discussions, and furnish lists of related sources. Reproducible student handouts clearly lay out the decision-making scenarios, provide "outcomes," and present related primary source readings and/or images with analysis questions. Decision-Making Book available for purchase on Social Studies School Service. Critical Thinking book available from Critical Thinking Co. Free samples available below!

Free Lessons

Conspiracy Theories (2013-2024)

Book Notes: Conspiracy

Book Notes: Excluded (about zoning and the housing shortage)

Book Notes: The End of White Christian America

Book Notes: 21 Lessons for the 21st Century

Book Notes: How Minds Change

What were the causes of inflation from 2020 to 2024? Evaluating cause-and-effect against evidence.