Contemporary American Issues

In this unit, students will learn to distinguish between factual information and personal opinions by identifying bias, evaluating sources, and developing media literacy skills in news articles, social media, and political discussions.

In this unit, students will examine major environmental challenges, including climate change, pollution, and resource depletion, while evaluating the responsibilities of governments, businesses, and individuals in creating sustainable global solutions.

In this unit, students will analyze debates about gun laws in the United States and around the world by examining issues related to public safety, constitutional rights, crime prevention, and policy solutions.

In this unit, students will evaluate arguments for and against the death penalty by considering the historical use of capital punishment and its ethical, legal, and social implications today.

In this unit, students will analyze the causes and effects of immigration by examining economic opportunity, conflict, government policies, immigration reform, border security, and cultural impact.

In this unit, students will examine government programs that support health and economic well-being while analyzing debates about healthcare access, public assistance, and the role of government in social services.

In this unit, students will examine compulsory military service around the world and debate whether countries should require citizens to participate in the armed forces or public service programs.

In this unit, students will explore how capitalist economies operate in different countries by comparing economic systems, examining the balance between free markets and government regulation, and evaluating the impact of globalization.

In this unit, students will investigate the development of human rights protections and evaluate the role of the United Nations in addressing global conflicts, humanitarian crises, and human rights violations.

In this unit, students will research and discuss current issues that are meaningful to them, including emerging global events, technology, social movements, and other contemporary debates.