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 * Unit Theme**: Causes of Disunion
 * Conceptual Lens:** Relationships
 * Unit Length:** 8 lessons (4 weeks)
 * Grade Level(s):** 11


 * ===Unit Overview=== ||
 * Why do siblings fight? Why do best friends grow apart? In the most general of terms, why do relationships fail?

From Cain and Abel to the antebellum States struggling under a federal Constitution, mankind has always struggled to harmoniously maintain even the most important of relationships. Today is no different as social media has fundamentally changed what a "friend" is, what "liking" means and how we interact with each other. Yet, despite emerging technology, age-old patterns of human behavior continue to be present and deserve our investigation.

This unit will explore different complex relationships in history, literature and personal experience to examine the behaviors and dilemmas that can lead to disunion and social conflict. Students will analyze relationships with the aid of graphic organizers and restorative "circle" discussions, as well as employ technology to share and collaborate on their ideas. ||


 * English || Social Studies ||
 * Allegory
 * Cain & Abel

Memoir Writing Skills
 * Personal

Annotation Skills
 * Autobiography of Frederick Douglas

Ethical Dilemmas || US History (1820 - 1860)
 * Sectionalism

Civics
 * Federalism

Economics
 * Competitive Advantages

Ethical Dilemmas ||

Designer(s): Jason Long and Donna Marcotte Bell
Students will understand that relationships fail for many reasons.

Essential Question: Why do relationships fail?

Mission Statement: Preparing students for college, career and citizenship through academic and technical experience and positive school relationships.