Ryan Mikula

May be adapted as the teacher sees fit. However, this is set up as a discussion primer. There are eight philosophical questions that pertain to ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. For example, the first question is "Is free will real or just an illusion". I have students answer the questions in roughly 15 minutes and then discuss each question as a class and then debate which philosopher would be most interested in the question as an opportunity to flesh out their philosophical ideas. Co

This assignment asks students to develop a persuasive speech on a topic of their choice. Teachers may modify the topics as they see fit. Comes with a rubric based on performance only. Comes with 45 speech topics.

This assignment gets students acquainted with a variety of Wisconsin indigenous tribes and explore their ways of life as well as introduce the history of their treatment. Teachers can pick and choose how many of the videos and questions students wish to answer. The questions of the assignment are the discussion questions attached to each video from the website. Teachers can use them as discussion questions or assess them if they wish.

This document provides guidelines for an extensive upper High School level research project with a flexible rubric dependent on the topic chosen. Half of the document consists of rubrics. Provides a foundation and should be adapted for the purposes of your class and how you wish to progress.

Assignment that tasks students with developing a presentation on a topic of their choice (or the teacher's choice). Topics are divided into 4 categories (Culture, Politics, Military, and Science) and there 9 topics in each category.

Assignment that tasks students with developing a presentation on a topic of their choice (or the teacher's choice). Topics are divided into 4 categories (Culture, Politics, Military, and Science) and there 9 topics in each category except military (6). A rubric is also included.

Assignment that tasks students with developing a presentation on a topic of their choice (or the teacher's choice). Topics are divided into 4 categories (Culture, Politics, Military, and Science) and there 9 topics in each category. A rubric is also included.

This resource can be used as an activity or an assessment. Designed to introduce students to the concept of bias and consider how bias applies to their daily lives. Students are asked to explore the various forms of psychological bias, compile information on the bias to convey to the class, come up with real life examples, and perform a brief skit that demonstrates the bias in action. Adaptable rubric included

This activity asks students to consider de facto social hierarchies within the United States and compare those with the caste system of Ancient India Students will go through a list of major professions and place them into a hierarchy based on how well the profession is respected and compensated.

This assessment asks students to evaluate several quotes from Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Comes with an example and a rubric.

Assessment for three types of graphic design projects (logo, character, and environment).

Psychology class activity or assessment. Provides an outline for students to follow to devise a real life example of using a mix of classical and operant conditioning.

Two straightforward examples of applying reinforcement to increase a behavior and punishment to decrease a behavior. Also has examples of pros and cons for each. Does not go into the difference between positive and negative reinforcement/punishment

Students are tasked with examining five arguments presented by ancient greek thinkers. Students either agree or disagree with the statement and provide their justification. Recommended as an activity rather than assessment but can be used for either.

This resource is to be used as an introduction into an Ancient Greece unit of world history.

Google Slides presentation that compares and contrasts ancient Egypt and Sumer

Students are tasked with exploring sources to evaluate Ancient Egypt's geography and consider the importance of technology.

Ancient Rome vocabulary terms

Google slideshow for a psychology class preparing students to create a research survey.

31 historical research paper ideas to get students started.