High School Global Justice Lessons

Explore key Enlightenment principles and understand how influential thinkers such as John Locke and Montesquieu shaped political ideas and social movements. Develop a comprehensive understanding of natural rights and examine the historical context of these philosophical concepts. Apply these insights to modern governance and human rights discussions, enhancing analytical and critical thinking skills.

Explore significant global issues as illustrated in William Shakespeare's "As You Like It," with a focus on themes and societal impacts. Develop analytical skills to recognize and interpret complex social themes within classical literature.

Examine critical elements of business law with a focus on control and regulation in a global environment. Learners will gain an understanding of international trade compliance, legal accountability, and ethical standards, equipping them with the skills necessary to effectively navigate the intricacies of international markets.

Examine the pivotal historical events from Ancient Greece to the Age of Enlightenment and their influence on global trade. Analyze the evolution of global commerce, focusing on its effects on economic and social structures over various eras. Gain insights into the transformation of trade dynamics and understand their implications across different periods. Develop skills in historical analysis and interpretation, focusing on the interconnectedness of global trade and societal impacts.

Explore historical trends in global temperature and carbon levels, examining their effects on biodiversity and habitability in urban areas like New York. Gain insights into the implications of climate change on ecosystems and human living conditions, enhancing critical thinking skills related to environmental sustainability.

Examine the origins and spread of civilizations through the study of culture hearths and cultural diffusion. Gain understanding and ability to identify how cultural elements move across regions, fostering a deeper appreciation of global cultural interconnectedness.

Investigate how various feedback loops influence global warming by examining the roles of water vapor, carbon dioxide, and natural phenomena including algae and glaciers. Learn to differentiate between positive and negative feedback mechanisms and comprehend their impacts on climate systems. The learning focus is on understanding these concepts to analyze their effects on global warming with clarity and precision.

Explore the interconnected nature of our world by examining key concepts such as globalization, pop culture, and time-space compression. Enhance understanding of global connections and the exchange of ideas, developing a comprehensive knowledge of international dynamics.

Investigate the complexities of global wind patterns, examining the Coriolis effect and the influence of trade winds and westerlies on weather systems. Understand the impact these winds have on weather phenomena and develop a comprehensive understanding of atmospheric dynamics and climatic influences.

Explore the core principles of journalism ethics, including seeking truth and reporting it, minimizing harm, acting independently, and being accountable and transparent. Develop understanding and critical thinking skills necessary for ethical decision-making in journalism, evaluating and applying these standards in real-world contexts.

Explore the key concepts of global economics by focusing on comparative and absolute advantage, specialization, and opportunity cost. Develop a foundational understanding of how countries use these economic principles to achieve competitive advantage in international trade.

Explore the principles of wind patterns, with a focus on both global and local winds. Gain insights into the effects of Earth's rotation and atmospheric movements, and understand their implications for weather and climate dynamics. Develop skills in analyzing wind-related phenomena and their influence on environmental conditions.

Explore the influence of greenhouse gases on global climate change, focusing on the role of CO2 levels, methane emissions, and the origins of atmospheric CO2. Gain insights into how these gases affect climate patterns and understand their broader implications for environmental science and policy.

Students will enhance their ability to recognize and replace vague language, and identify and eliminate redundant or extraneous information in sentence construction. They will develop skills to improve sentence clarity and conciseness, leading to more effective communication and writing proficiency.

Examine the complex processes in managing a global supply chain with a focus on strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Gain insights into optimizing supply chain operations and understand the global market dynamics impacting them.

Explore the essential components and sequence of the criminal justice process, focusing on legal rights including Miranda rights, arraignments, plea bargains, and the functions of bail. Gain a comprehensive understanding of key legal concepts, and develop skills in identifying and evaluating rights and processes within the criminal justice system.

Analyze the factors contributing to the emergence of the Han Dynasty and its governance system rooted in Confucianism. Understand the importance of civil service examinations, the administration's stability, and the influence of Confucian values on governmental efficiency.

Examine the essential concepts of climate change by identifying which gases contribute to the greenhouse effect and which do not. Understand the impact of various gases on global warming and develop critical thinking skills in environmental science.

Explore how high-level and low-level clouds affect the transmission of shortwave and longwave radiation and their influence on global warming. Understand the distinct atmospheric roles of different cloud types to gain a deeper comprehension of climate dynamics.