12th Grade Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to Common Core State Standards
13 subjects · 80 units · 265 topics
Ages 17-18
Visual & Performing Arts
This course challenges seniors to integrate technical mastery with conceptual depth across visual and performing arts. Students develop a professional portfolio and a signature performance style while critiquing the role of art in contemporary global society.
Biology
An intensive exploration of the mechanisms of life from molecular interactions to ecosystem dynamics. Students analyze complex biological systems using evidence based inquiry to understand how life sustains itself and evolves in a changing world.
Chemistry
This course explores the sophisticated interactions of matter and energy through the lens of modern chemical theory. Students investigate the relationship between microscopic structures and macroscopic behaviors using quantitative analysis and predictive modeling.
Civics & Government
This course examines the foundations of the United States government and the role of the citizen in a constitutional democracy. Students analyze the tension between individual liberty and public order while evaluating the ethical implications of modern policy decisions.
Computer Science
This course prepares students for university level computer science through rigorous software development and system analysis. Students explore complex data structures, network architecture, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
Economics
This course explores how individuals, firms, and governments make choices in a world of scarcity. Students analyze market structures, macroeconomic indicators, and personal financial strategies to understand the trade-offs inherent in policy and private life.
English Language Arts
This course prepares graduating seniors for university level inquiry by analyzing how literature and rhetoric shape cultural identity. Students engage with complex classical and contemporary texts to evaluate the relationship between individual agency and societal structures.
Geography
This course investigates the complex relationships between human societies and the physical environment. Students analyze spatial patterns, demographic shifts, and geopolitical conflicts to understand how geographic factors influence global affairs and sustainable development.
Government & Economics
An intensive study of the American political and economic systems. This course prepares students for civic life by exploring the foundations of democracy, the mechanics of federal institutions, civil liberties, and the principles of micro and macroeconomics.
Mathematics
This course prepares students for college level calculus and statistics by focusing on the behavior of complex functions and real world data modeling. Students transition from procedural fluency to conceptual synthesis through rigorous proof and application.
PE & Health
This course prepares seniors for the transition to independent adulthood by focusing on advanced fitness programming, nutritional literacy, and mental health strategies. Students analyze personal health data and community resources to establish sustainable habits for long term physical and emotional wellbeing.
Physics
A comprehensive exploration of the fundamental laws governing the universe from subatomic scales to galactic structures. Students utilize mathematical modeling and empirical evidence to analyze complex physical systems and engineering challenges.
World Languages
This course prepares senior students for high level communicative competence by exploring complex global issues and cultural nuances. Students synthesize advanced grammar and vocabulary to engage in professional and academic discourse within the target language.