Description Introduction to Podcasting is a dynamic and interactive course designed for 9th-grade students to explore the art and science of podcasting. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their communication, research, and technical skills through the creation and production of original podcasts. Students will learn the fundamentals of podcasting, including topic selection, scriptwriting, interviewing techniques, audio recording, editing, and distribution. By the end … [Read more...] about Podcast Pioneers: Crafting Your Voice in the Digital Age
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Math for Real Life: Practical Skills for Everyday Scenarios
Description Have you ever been asked the question, “When will I actually use math in real life?” Look no further— this course is designed to equip students with mathematical skills essential for navigating real-world scenarios. This course seamlessly integrates number sense with practical unit pricing and scale drawings. Students will engage in hands-on experiences that reinforce learning, including the practical application of scaling up and down to create exact copies. We also utilize scaling … [Read more...] about Math for Real Life: Practical Skills for Everyday Scenarios
Novel Engineering for Inventive Minds: Fictional Worlds, Real Solutions
Description In this course, students learn the engineering design process through Novel Engineering, a literacy-based approach to teaching engineering skills developed by Tufts Center for Engineering Education Outreach. Students will be presented with a fictional story as the basis for an engineering design challenge. They will need to identify a problem from the story and design a realistic solution that can be solved using the steps of the Engineering Design Process. The course will culminate … [Read more...] about Novel Engineering for Inventive Minds: Fictional Worlds, Real Solutions
Threads of History: Exploring Art, Math, and Stories in African American Quilting
Description In this course, students will dive into the world of quilting and unravel its artistic, historical, and mathematical significance, particularly in the context of African American history. Engage with us as we explore the ways in which quilting played a vital role in history such as the Civil War and navigating the Underground Railroad. Additionally, students will enhance their pre-algebraic skills through the application of quilt making and explore the mathematical foundations of … [Read more...] about Threads of History: Exploring Art, Math, and Stories in African American Quilting
Changemakers: Empowering Student Environmentalists Through Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Description Are your students prepared to make a world of difference? In this class, students will build skills using National Geographic’s Explorer Mindset Framework coupled with Traditional Ecological Knowledge. After surveying local ecosystems and environmental challenges, students will engage in exercises that help to identify their unique skills and interests while exploring biodiversity through Indigenous lenses. Ultimately, teams of talent will work together to write Earth Action … [Read more...] about Changemakers: Empowering Student Environmentalists Through Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Earthkeepers: Traditional Ecological Knowledge as a Lens for Place-Based Learning
Description Using a new vision for place-based learning, students in this course will be exploring their outdoor environments while developing a new understanding of natural spaces. Drawing from techniques for mindful exploration and scientific observation, students will reacquaint themselves with the natural world while learning about indigenous worldviews, native species, and restorative practices that prepare the next generation of environmental changemakers. State … [Read more...] about Earthkeepers: Traditional Ecological Knowledge as a Lens for Place-Based Learning